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Eight Bells: John Ruf

The sailing community honors the life of John Ruf, a determined competitor, Paralympic medalist, World Champion, and lifelong advocate for the sport whose resilience inspired sailors around the world. John was born on March 4, 1968 in Chicago, Illinois, grew up and learned to sail in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. He passed away on July 5, 2026 at the age of 58. John’s sailing journey began as a child, learning to sail X-boats alongside his grandfather an…
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Scuttlebutt Sailing News broke the news on Thursday, July 9, 2026.
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