The 2017 ROLEX World Sailor of the Year Nominees announced. The 2017 nominees feature sailors drawn from the America's Cup, Vendee Globe, Windsurfing, Offshore and Olympic Class racing, highlighting the breadth and depth of the sport. The Rolex World Sailor of the Year Awards is the most prestigious award of recognition in the dynamic sport of sailing. Since the awards' inception in 1994, the trophy has proudly accumulated the names of those who have demonstrated unparalleled, performance, endurance and accomplishment in sailing. Legendary Zhik team riders Peter Burling and Marit Bouwmeester are in with a serious chance of winning. Good luck team and look out for the winners announcement on 7 November 2017 #madeforwater #rolex http://www.sailingworld.com/2017-rolex-world-sailor-year-nominees-announced