Ken Read (sailor)

Ken Read
Read in October 2011
Personal information
Full nameKenneth Read
Born (1961-06-24) June 24, 1961 (age 63)
Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
Height6’ 1”
Weight195 lb (88 kg)
Sailing career
Club Barrington Yacht Club New York Yacht Club, Ida Lewis Yacht Club, Sail Newport, Fifth Ward Cruising Club
College team Boston University

Kenneth Read (born June 24, 1961) is an American yachtsman who is considered one of the world's most accomplished and celebrated sailors. He was named United States Rolex Yachtsman of the Year twice (1985 and 1995), and has won more than 50 world, North American, and national championships in a variety of classes, with eleven of those being World Championships titles [1] in the J/24, Etchells 22 and yacht classes.

  1. ^ "Ken Read". northsails.com.