13 November 2007
Category: Speeches
This year’s International Sailing Federation Αnnual Conference took place in Estoril Portugal, during the first weeks of November. In celebration of its Centenary Year, ISAF inaugurated the Sailing Hall of Fame, which will honour the sport’s greatest personalities. The first inductee’s were: Dame Ellen Macarthur, Barbara Kendall, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, Paul Elvstrom, Olin Stephens and Eric Tabarly. King Constantine is the Honorary Chairman of the ISAF Sailing Hall and shared the presentation of the trophies with ISAF President Goran Petersson. As ISAF President of Honour, King Constantine also presented the Rolex Sailor of the Year Awards to the two outstanding athletes of 2007. This year’s winners were, Claire Leroy and Ed Baird. Below you will find the texts of King Constantine’s speeches as well as pictures from the events.
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