Jean and Bernie Luttmer win 2016 Legends of Ontario Sailing Award

Jean and Bernie Luttmer

 

Jean and Bernie Luttmer were presented with the 2016 Legends of Ontario Sailing Award at the 14th Annual Ontario Sailing “Celebration of Sailing” at the Lakeshore Yacht Club on September 14th. The full house gave Jean and Bernie a standing ovation for their long and extensive contribution to young sailors making their mark in the racing world. The award’s signature is “ Honouring the Past to Inspire the Future” and the recipients are very deserving of this recognition as the owners of Swans Yacht Sales for over 40 years. They have brought thousands of aspiring sailors to the sport of sailing.

Photo: Jean and Bernie Luttmer at the 14th Annual Ontario Sailing “Celebration of Sailing” Photo Credit: Greg Nicoll

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