Sail Newport Announces Lecture Series Honoring Charlie Shoemaker
Thursday, October 17, 2019
Sail Newport will honor sailor Dr. Charlie Shoemaker with their new “Sail Newport Challenger Lecture Series.”
"Dr. Shoe is a remarkable sailor. In addition to being a fierce competitor with laser focus, his sailing skills, strategy and tactics are valuable for any sailor to study. We honor his talent and skills with the 'Challenger Series Inspired by Dr. Charles Shoemaker' for the community to enjoy,” says Brad Read, executive director of Sail Newport.
The lecture series starts on Thursday, October 17 at 5:30 p.m.
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The Lecture Series
The lecture series will feature marine-related, ocean and sailing adventure topics with guest speakers.
The lectures are scheduled to take place once per month throughout the winter and early spring seasons.
Shoemaker will attend Thursday’s lecture.
About Shoemaker
Shoemaker moved to Newport over 50 years ago when he was stationed at the Navy Hospital, followed by his long career as a surgeon at Newport Hospital.
He and his wife, Stephanie, have stayed in Newport after their retirements, remaining active at the Newport Yacht Club, Ida Lewis Yacht Club and with various sailing events.
Shoemaker spent many years participating in community regattas and fostering new sailors, including his three children, Liz, Bill, and Becky.
He has won dozens of regattas in his Ensign "Challenger" and on his Shields "Hawk."
Also, Shoemaker competed in the Newport Yacht Club frostbiting series for forty-one consecutive years.
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