Jack Van Dyke [1][2]
Personal information
Nationality United States
Born1912
Wisconsin
Died1991
Sailing career
Class(es)A-Scow, Pup, E-Scow, Ice boating, Star, International 210, 5.5 Metre and Soling
ClubMilwaukee Yacht Club
College teamPrinceton University graduated in 1934
Medal record
Representing  United States
North American Championships
Gold medal – first place1954 RockportStar
Updated on 24 March 2020.

Jack Van Dyke (born in 1912, died in 1991) was a sailor from the Wisconsin, United States, who became the second president of the International Soling Association (1973 - 1975).

Van Dyke started his sailing career in 1917 as a 5-year old bilge sailor on his father's A-Scow. From that time on he sailed when ever possible. After WOII he became attracted to sailing in the Star. In 1954 he became North American Champion in that class. When he was sailing 5.5 Metre in 1968 he became interested in the new International Soling class and soon he became an Soling sailor. In February 1971 he stepped into the executive committee of the ISA. During his term as president he accomplished the following: [3]

  • A completely new Constitution for the ISA
  • Yearly revisions and improvements to the class and measurement rules in order to maintain the one-design character of the Soling
  • New championship rules for the Worlds and European and other Continental Championships
  • The regulair publication of Soling Sailing, the magazine of the ISA.

Van Dyke graduated from Princeton University in 1934.

References

  1. ↑ Lee, Bruce, ed. (December 1975) [1975]. "Thank You Jack Van Dyke!" (PDF). www.soling.com. International Soling Association. p. 1. Retrieved 24 March 2020.
  2. ↑ Bakker, Geert (July 1991) [1991]. Walker, Stuart (ed.). "JACK VAN DYKE in memoriam" (PDF). www.soling.com. International Soling Association. p. 8. Retrieved 24 March 2020.
  3. ↑ Lee, Bruce, ed. (March 1984) [1984]. "JACK VAN DYKE by Larry Booth" (PDF). www.soling.com. International Soling Association. p. 12. Retrieved 24 March 2020.
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