Word: skippering
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...NICKNAME, THE GALLOPing Ghost, recalled comic-book superheroes--a fitting image for one of the greatest naval commanders of World War II. As the daring skipper of the U.S.S. Barb, Rear Admiral Eugene Fluckey led missions that even his jaded bosses called "epic": nighttime raids that downed a stunning 29 Japanese ships, among them an aircraft carrier, destroyer and cruiser. Credited with destroying more tonnage than any other skipper, Fluckey was awarded the Medal of Honor and four Navy Crosses...
...search for positives, a look at the make-up of the 17-man Swiss crew is a must. It contained five Kiwis, including skipper Brad Butterworth, whom Bertarelli described amid the celebrations as "the best sailor in the world." When another of their own, Russell Coutts, led Alinghi to victory in Auckland four years ago, New Zealanders weren't impressed. But they may be starting to accept the realities of international sailing, where huge money tends to override national loyalties. "We've got 100 or so sailors on the scene and they're all in demand for America...
Throughout the decision-making process, Wilson sought the counsel of his family and former coaches, including Crimson skipper Joe Walsh...
...women’s squad notched first-place finishes that catapulted Harvard into a fall season that would hold just four more first-place nods but did result in 18 top-three finishes overall. Though sophomore women’s captain Megan Watson and sophomore skipper Roberta Steele managed only sixth and seventh place, respectively, in the New England Women’s Singlehanded Championships in September, it was the men’s singlehanded performance the following month that truly showcased the Crimson’s talent at the top. Senior and former men’s captain Clay...
...division, sophomore skipper Roberta Steele and sophomore crew Lauren Brants took fifth place overall...