Ken Read to Deliver Special Presentation at Sailing Leadership Forum

PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (November 20, 2013) – US Sailing has announced that Ken Read will deliver a keynote presentation on 21st Century Leadership in Sailing at the organization’s inaugural Sailing Leadership Forum 2014 at the Hilton San Diego Resort on February 6-8.

As an elite active sailor today, Read came up through the ranks like so many others. Read will share new ideas from the knowledge he has gained throughout his diverse sailing career, both on and off the water, and bring a fresh perspective on innovative ways to grow the sport. Read will encourage Sailing Leadership Forum attendees on how to break the mold with an energized approach that will set the stage for this signature US Sailing event.

Read’s impressive resume includes 46 World, North American, and National Championships in a variety of classes. He is a two-time America”s Cup and Volvo Ocean Race helmsman. The Newport, Rhode Island native was named US Sailing’s Rolex Yachtsman of the Year in 1985 and 1995.

Read delivered live commentary this year for the 34th America’s Cup and Louis Vuitton Cup for the NBC and NBC Sports networks. He was also named President of North Sails Group in January, 2013.

Stay tuned for more information about the Sailing Leadership Forum presenters, participants and events.