Sharon Green, Founder of Ultimate Sailing, to be inducted into Canada Sailing Hall of Fame

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., 22 April 2026 – Renowned yachting photographer Sharon Green will be

inducted into the Canadian Sailing Hall of Fame in October, recognizing decades of contribution to the

sport through her iconic imagery and storytelling. One of the world’s preeminent photographers of

competitive sailing, Sharon has captured and documented the dizzying developments in the sport

during a pivotal period by placing herself fearlessly in the midst of the action, aboard a speeding photo

boat, whirling helicopter, ashore or onboard competing yachts. Her work has shaped the visual legacy

of sailing worldwide, capturing everything from grand prix racing to classic yachts with a distinctive

perspective more akin to art than photography.

Celebrating a Lifetime Behind the Lens

Sharon will join a roster of esteemed honorees which include her late father, Don Green, earning them the distinction of the only father-daughter recipients in the Canadian Sailing Hall of Fame.

Sharon will be honored in addition to 11 other inductees at ceremonies October 3 and 4, 2026 in

Halifax, Nova Scotia. Most notably, Sharon will join a roster of esteemed honorees which include her

late father, Don Green: earning them the distinction of the only father-daughter recipients in the

Canadian Sailing Hall of Fame.

Don Green’s adventures — sailing around the world with Irving and Exy Johnson on the 96-foot

Brigantine Yankee, and ongoing campaigns with Evergreen and Evergreen II — made an indelible mark

on Canadian sailing, and also on Sharon. Spurred by her days as a junior sailor on the family C&C

35 Motivation, to her post as Evergreen’s team photographer at the age of just 17, Sharon dove into an

extraordinary career which has inspired and impacted thousands around the globe for decades. She

launched the successful Ultimate Sailing Calendar in 1983 and has continued to photograph America’s

Cup, Transpac, superyacht and other world-class events for publication in all of the leading media

outlets and private collections.

Announcing the 2026 Honorees Robert Mazza, Chair of the Canadian Sailing Hall of Fame Management

Committee said, “The Class of 2026 is a diverse group of individuals who span well over 100 years of

sailing in Canada in a number of categories: sailors, designers, builders and artists. Each has

contributed greatly to our sport. With the 2026 inductions taking place in Halifax, it is logical that this

year's inductees also have an East Coast emphasis.”

The Canadian Sailing Hall of Fame is a collaboration between the Canadian Sailing Hall of Fame, the

Marine Museum of the Great Lakes at Kingston, and Sail Canada, recognizing inductees in three

categories of Sailor, Technical, or Contributor. Sail Canada, established in 1931 as the national

governing body for the sport of sailing, is recognized for its world-class athletes, lifelong

participants and inclusive culture. The organization and members are committed to excellence by

developing and training its leaders, athletes, sailors, instructors, coaches and officials who promote

sailing in all its forms, for Canadians of ages and abilities.

Other inductees to the Canadian Sailing Hall of Fame this year include: Paralympic athletes Paul Tingley,

Logan Campbell and Scott Lutes; Olympian Larry Lemieux, and Olympian and Finn Gold Cup World

Champion Hank Lammens. In addition, Casey Baldwin, Mark Ellis, Christopher Pratt, William Roue,

Joshua Slocum and Angus Walters will be inducted posthumously.

MEDIA CONTACT: Betsy Senescu tel. 805.729.6850 or sail@ultimatesailing.com