History: 1986-2023 – Rolex Sailor of the Year
The award was first presented by Rolex Canada in 1986 to America’s Cup supporter Paul Phelan, who successfully organized a merger between Canada’s top 12-meter syndicates. Rolex Canada continued to present Canada’s Sailor of the Year to many more outstanding Canadian sailors through 2023.
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Winners