Justin Callahan Finalist for the 2025 US Sailing Rolex Yachtsman of the Year

Justin Callahan won the 2025 Snipe Western Hemisphere & Orient Championship alongside Trevor Davis. Apparently, the nomination applies only to Callahan and not his crew.

The finalists are:

Finalists for 2025 Rolex Yachtsman of the Year:

• Justin Callahan (skipper) – Snipe Western Hemisphere Champion
• Taylor Canfield (tactician) – J/70 and M32 World Champion, 2nd at Melges 24 Worlds
• Paul Cayard (skipper) – Star World Champion

Finalists for 2025 Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year:

• Alli Bell (skipper) – Transpac Race overall winner
• Laura Grondin (skipper) – J/70 World Champion, 2nd at Melges 24 Worlds
• Pearl Lattanzi (skipper) – WASZP Women’s World Champion

The achievements listed above are not exhaustive; the winners will be selected based on their full 2025 resumes through a vote by past Rolex Award recipients and prominent members of the sailing media.

The award recipients will be announced at the New York Yacht Club’s Champions Dinner on February 12, 2026, in New York City, co-hosted by the New York Yacht Club and US Sailing. In addition to the Rolex Awards, the Kevin Burnham Memorial Award and the Nathanael G. Herreshoff Trophy will also be presented.