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JB Smith Honored...
« on: November 26, 2025, 09:04:43 PM »
WW&F Volunteer and Captain Jonathan Bacon “JB” Smith was honored at the National Maritime Historical Society’s Annual Awards Dinner at the New York Yacht Club 22 October 2025, with the Distinguished Service Award for a lifetime of leadership in sail training, mentoring generations of young mariners, and sharing a deep respect for seamanship, history, and maritime tradition.

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Re: JB Smith Honored...
« Reply #1 on: November 26, 2025, 11:22:49 PM »
JB never ceases to amaze us all. Congratulations JB!

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Re: JB Smith Honored...
« Reply #2 on: November 27, 2025, 08:23:42 AM »
Well Done JB!
You are a true Captain of the seas!
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Re: JB Smith Honored...
« Reply #3 on: November 27, 2025, 08:40:02 AM »
A man of many talents!
Congratulations JB!

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Re: JB Smith Honored...
« Reply #4 on: November 27, 2025, 08:49:41 AM »
Congratulations, JB!
We want...A SHRUBBERY!  One that looks nice, and not too expensive.

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Re: JB Smith Honored...
« Reply #5 on: November 27, 2025, 09:01:46 AM »
I never knew this about JB.  Congratulations and a well deserved Captain!  Maybe the museum needs to push to Wiscasset and have JB find a schooner for the RR to have for trips out of Wiscasset.  If anything it's inline with our charter ........................ 8)
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Re: JB Smith Honored...
« Reply #6 on: November 27, 2025, 09:34:46 AM »
Congratulations JB!

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Re: JB Smith Honored...
« Reply #7 on: November 27, 2025, 05:29:28 PM »
A fellow wearer of many hats. Congratulations JB
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Re: JB Smith Honored...
« Reply #8 on: November 27, 2025, 11:25:58 PM »
Great big Navy  HOO- YAH, JB!

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Re: JB Smith Honored...
« Reply #9 on: November 29, 2025, 12:09:51 PM »
Cogratulations JB