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February Dinner Meeting Virtual Event
February 16, 2021 @ 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm
Email vicecommodore@shilsholebayyachtclub.org for the link to the meeting.
6:30 pm – Official start.
We will go “around the horn” and hear from everyone; join early if you would like to chat more informally.
7:15 pm – Presentation:
“Vendee Globe, Singlehanded around the World Race” by Jonathan Mckee
7:45 pm – Wrap up.
Jonathan McKee is an American sailor and Olympic Champion. He is a Gold Medalist in the Flying Dutchman class at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles and became the only American to win the Gold medal in the Flying Dutchman class during the boats participation in the Olympic games. McKee also competed in the 49er class at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney and won the bronze medal. In addition, he is a 9-time world cup champion and has coached two Olympic Teams. As a resident of Seattle with sailboat(s) at Shilshole he is truly a local expert when it comes to sailing. For more of his articles and publications go to: https://www.sailingworld.com/authors/jonathan-mckee/