This excerpt is from Schuttlebutt 2995

* From John E. Gluek Jr., President Dimension/Polyant Sailcloth:

I have had the pleasure throughout my sailing and sailcloth career to be

able to meet and compete against many of the past winners for Rolex

Yachtsman Of The Year award. Looking over all the nominees this year, it

would be difficult to choose the most accomplished winner, as they are all

talented. I have had the pleasure of knowing John Ruf from early in my scow

days years ago prior to his auto accident, and have watched hi mature into a

world champion racer.

 

One must look at the progress on the race course John has made from 2006

through 2007 to see the determination and talent that has developed. Most of

all, if you’ve had the pleasure to know John the person like I have, he is

just as big a winner off the course. Therefore, my vote goes to John Ruf.

 

2009 World Champion 2.4 meter open class

2008 Beijing Olympic Games Paralympic (Bronze)

2007 1st US Paralympic Team Trials

2007 10th IFDS Disabled Worlds 2.4 meter

2006 6th place US Sailing Pre Trials