World-class sailor, author and television commentator Gary Jobson will be awarded the first Distinguished Service Award by the Miles River Yacht Club Foundation during a ceremony and dinner at the yacht club in St. Michaels on Nov. 10.
Jobson, an America’s Cup sailor, will narrate a video on the America’s Cup, the 2012 Olympics and Ocean Racing during the event. He will also be signing copies of his book “Gary Jobson: An American Sailing Story.”
The event is open to the public and admission tickets are limited to 70 couples. Tickets are $75 per person with a cash bar. Sponsor tickets are $150 and $250 for Benefactors. For more information, e-mail [email protected] or call 410-921-6792.
The MRYC Foundation supports the Junior Sail Camp, the Marlin Swim Team and other youth maritime educational programs on the Chesapeake Bay.
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