Vote for John Craig

While it’s probably not in the front of most sailors’ minds as they’re banging around the race course, US Sailing has a huge impact on how our sport is run in this country. Traditionally, both the West Coast and anyone under the age of 70 have been underrepresented in the leadership of our governing body, but all US Sailing members have a chance to change that between now and October 15. St. Francis YC racing manager John Craig is one of four nominees up for two available Board of Directors positions at US Sailing.

If you’ve ever sailed in one of the wide range of regattas run by Craig and his team, then you know how good he is at what he does. He has a breadth and depth of knowledge about the sport that, to our minds, makes him a perfect candidate for one of these spots. Apparently the rules governing the candidacy don’t permit the candidate to give interviews or campaign on his or her behalf, otherwise we’d have a comment from Craig, or the other West Coast candidate Danielle Richards, whom we haven’t met. But their bios, as well as those of the incumbents Tom Hubbell and Patty Lawrence, are up on the voting page of the US Sailing website. You can cast your vote online, by mail or fax, but you have to do it by October 15. Don’t let this opportunity pass by — if you’re a US Sailing member make sure you vote!