Bruce Goldsmith (sailor)

Bruce Goldsmith was a sailor from Michigan. He won twice the Worlds in the Lightning class [1][2], was many times North American Champion in several classes as well as gold medalist in the 1967 and 1975 Pan Am Games. He died in 2007 at the age of 71 while racing during a storm on Lake Erie.[3]

For the British paraglider, see Bruce Goldsmith.

Bruce Goldsmith

Personal information
Full name	Bruce Gray Goldsmith
Nickname(s)	The Bruin
Born	1936
Died	June 3, 2007 (2007-06-04) Monroe County, Michigan
Medal record Sailing Representing  United States World Championship 1969 Lightning Worlds 1973 Lightning Worlds Pan Am Games 1967 Pan American Games Lightning 1975 Pan American Games Lightning North American Championships 1967 Lightning 1973 Lightning 1974 Lightning 1975 Lightning 1976 Lightning 1969 Milwaukee Soling

References

1. "International Lightning Class Association World Champions" (PDF). s3.amazonaws.com. Retrieved 2020-02-25.
2. "International Lightning Class Association North American Champions" (PDF). s3.amazonaws.com. Retrieved 2020-02-25.
3. "Michigan Sailor Dies in Storm". Sailing World. Retrieved 2020-02-25.