During this season of giving thanks, take a minute to log your nominations for the 2005 US SAILING Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year. After all, the best sailors motivate us with their accomplishments, pushing the sport to new levels for all to enjoy. Only one male and one female can prevail, and they must be U.S. citizens. If you are a US SAILING member, you have only until November 30, just six days after Thanksgiving, to vote.

After the nomination period ends, a shortlist of nominees is presented to a panel of noted sailing journalists who discuss the merits of each and vote by secret ballot to determine the award winners. In February 2006, the winners will be announced and presented with the perpetual Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year Trophy and a specially engraved Rolex timepiece.