Bill O Hara is Sailor of the Month (International) for January
1st February 2021
Busy man afloat and ashore. Bill O Hara, Principal Race Officer, before the start of the round-the-world Volvo Ocean Race
When the New Year was ushered in, the announcement that Bill O Hara of Bangor had been awarded the OBE for Services to Sailing was a cause of special pleasure in the sailing community, not just in Ireland but worldwide.
Our report at the time highlighted his multiple achievements in many areas, from Olympic participation to being Principal Race Officer for the Volvo Ocean Race, and particularly revealed his international status and unrivalled abilities across a wide spectrum of sailing life.