Steve Eddleston, 12 MYC Commodore & ITMA VP, Americas 12mR Fleet
After a lengthy and for the most part successful corporate and startup career in computer engineering, working for the likes of Digital Equipment, Aspect and BEA, Steve’s entrepreneurial spirit kicked in and he successfully developed and operated 17 fitness centers for Planet Fitness in Rhode Island and Southern Mass commencing in 2008. Having sold those locations in 2019, Steve is now an angel investor with Launchpad Venture Group and sails and charters Weatherly (US-17) out of Newport, Rhode Island.
Jack Klinck, 12 MYC Treasurer
Michael (Mike) Patterson
A graduate of the Maine Maritime Academy with a degree in Yacht Management and Small Vessel Operations, Mike has been sailing, racing and managing 12mR yachts for more than 2 decades. First as captain and manager of Intrepid (US-22) for 22 years and for the past 8 years concurrently managing operations for New Zealand (KZ-3). Since 2009, he has also made time to manage several private racing teams… more
Jack LeFort, Past Commodore
Peter Gerard
Michael Fortenbaugh
Brad Read
Twice nominated as Rolex Yachtsman of the Year, Brad is an avid sailor and an afterguard member on a variety of racing yachts including his current position onboard 12mR New Zealand (KZ-3). Additional significant 12mR positions include his role as tactician / helmsman on Legacy KZ-5 (then Edgar Cato’s Hissar) from 2004-2008. A collegiate All-American Sailor from Boston University, Brad was selected as Collegiate Sailor of the Year for 1986. Among his many sailing achievements are eight World or North American championships as helmsman… more
JAMES (Jimmy) GUBELMANN, Commodore Emeritus
One of Commodore Gubelmann’s first impressive sailing credits came as a member of St. George’s undefeated 1964-5 varsity sailing team. It was there that he met future life-long friends and teammates racing Fireflies. Fast forward 43 years– together with some of these same mates, he claimed two 12mR World Championship as well as numerous North American and International titles with their Courageous (US-26) Syndicate… more
Committees:
Newport Charter Fleet:
Kevin Hegarty, 12 Meter Charters
Mike Patterson,America’s Cup Charters
Technical Action Group (TAG):
Bob Campbell
BOB (“BC”) CAMPBELL
Bob Campbell
Bob “BC” Campbell is one of a very few individuals who have Won, Lost AND Won the America’s Cup with Freedom (US-30) 1980, Liberty (US-40) 1983 and America 3 in 1992 respectively. His passion for sailing began simply enough– racing Tempests and Daysailers with his father and through the racing program at the Pleon Yacht Club in Marblehead, MA. He raced locally in offshore boats with Ted Hood and family — Ted a master sailmaker and designer of 1964 America’s Cup 12mR defender-contender Nefertiti (US-19) and 1974 Cup winning skipper of Courageous (US-26). The opportunity and experience gained from Hood was pivotal in launching Bob’s remarkable life-long career in yacht racing. He landed his first 12mR crew position onboard Independence (US-28) –one of the 12s vying to defend the America’s Cup in 1977. That was just the first of 8 America’s Cups now listed on his extensive sailing CV which features numerous positions with several campaigns where he developed and shared his multiple areas of expertise from Crew Member to Coach, and from Technical Advisor to Vice President of Operations.
Between Cup campaigns Bob logged thousands of offshore miles, participating in all of the major ocean races and international yacht club series. He was involved with several Maxi programs and was Captain of Kialoa III, IV. His deep portfolio of knowledge has been gleaned from decades of involvement with IOR 50s, O.D. 48s, Swan 42s and many one-off boats of various sizes spanning multiple rating rules. BC’s inshore and one-design racing credits include multiple World and National Championships in Etchells, Sonars, Lasers, Tempests, 420s, J-24s and NYYC IC-37s.
Bob’s experience at the highest levels of yacht racing have made him a uniquely qualified advisor when it comes to increasing boat speed while observing rules compliance. The 12 Metre Yacht Club is thrilled to have BC’s incomparable technical and sailing experience on board and available to our Class members.
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