Canadian Rolex Sailor of the Year

8:31 PM Thu 27 Jan 2011 GMT

'Canaan winner of the 2010 - Little America?s Cup' George Bekris Click Here to view large photo

The Board of Directors of the Canadian Yachting Association proudly declares that Frederik Eaton, of Toronto, ON is the winner of the 2010 Canadian Rolex Sailor of the Year Award. Fred Eaton was selected from Canadian sailors who were nominated for their outstanding sailing performances during 2010. His crowning achievement was the retention of the International C Class Catamaran Championship in Newport, Rhode Island in August, partnering with Magnus Clarke. Runner?up James Spithill, the 2010 America?s Cup winning helm, said in a letter supporting Fred?s nomination: 'Glenn Ashby and I were fortunate enough to have Fred offer ...

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by Canadian Yachting Association