Peter Coleman (sailor) explained

Peter J. Coleman
Birth Name:	Peter James Coleman
Nationality:	American
Club:	US Sailing Team
Classes:	Soling, Etchells
Show-Medals:	yes

Peter J. Coleman is an American competitive sailor. Peter and his brothers Paul Coleman and Gerard grew up in Larchmont, New York^[1] close to Horseshoe Harbour and entered into sailing as Team Coleman.^[2]

Early life

Peter and Paul were both students at New York Maritime College, and after competing in the 1976 Olympic trials for 470, teamed up with Gerard in the Soling.^[1] Coleman has competed in the J/24, Soling and Etchells classes.^{[3] [4]}

Sailing career

Peter is named in the Inter-collegiate Sailing Association Hall of Fame.^[5] He is a North American Champion, and, with his brothers Paul and Gerard, has missed qualifying for the Olympics five separate times. He competed with Paul in the United States Sailing Championship at the 1983 Mallory Cup, and won the gold medal.^{[6] [7]}

See also

US Sailing

External links

• http://articles.baltimoresun.com/1992-02-12/news/9213001403_1_soling-class-miami-olympic-olympic-classes-regatta

Notes and References

1. Web site: Thicker Than Water . Pastore . Chris . February 26, 2008 . Sailing World . Bonnier Corp . June 20, 2017 .
2. Web site: 3 Brothers Set Sail in Quest of Olympic Dream . Hanley . Christine . . July 13, 1988. June 20, 2017 .
3. Web site: A Homecoming for Echells . O'Mahoney . John . September 25, 1983 . . June 20, 2017.
4. Noyes, Nancy (February 12, 1992) "Soling Competition Fierce In Pre-olympic Miami Regatta" Baltimore Sun
5. Web site: ICSA | Inter-collegiate Sailing Association .
6. Web site: Previous Winners . US Sailing.
7. Book: Staff. Yachting. November 1983. 66. 0043-9940 .