Australian writer and sailor Blue Robinson has been elected to join the America's Cup Hall Of Fame Selection Committee.

Blue, based in Jervis Bay NSW, has written on the America's Cup for the past twenty years, and becomes the second Australian alongside Ken McAlpine to be part of the Selection Committee, which includes such distinguished members as Tom Whidden, Halsey Herreshoff, Elizabeth Meyer, Gary Jobson, Bruno Trouble’ and Brad Butterworth.  

The America’s Cup Hall of Fame honours individuals for outstanding achievement in the America’s Cup, and has inducted over ninety individuals since its founding in 1992. Candidates eligible for consideration include members of the crew, designers, builders, syndicate leaders, supporters, chroniclers, and other individuals of merit. 

Blue (centre) seen here with Iain Murray AM (L) and Australia III crew member Andrew Cannon AM (R)

Each nominee is judged on the basis of outstanding ability, international recognition, character, performance, and contributions to the sport. The members of the Selection Committee are intimate with the history and traditions of America’s Cup and are committed to the integrity of the Hall of Fame. 

“Sailing on the J Class yacht Velsheda forty five years ago when I was just sixteen, started a fascination with the extraordinary design, engineering, and sailing skills that are part of the America’s Cup, and so to now represent Australia alongside Ken McAlpine on the Selection Committee for the America's Cup Hall of Fame is an incredibly proud moment for me” said Robinson.