| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | James Martinus Schoonmaker |
| Born | June 10, 1933 |
| Died | January 19, 2021 (aged 87) |
| Sport | |
| Sailing career | |
| Class(es) | Laser,Finn,Thistle,Flying Dutchman,Star, andSoling |
James Martinus "Ding" Schoonmaker (June 10, 1933 – January 19, 2021)[1] was an American sailor. He won the1975 Star World Championship together withJerry Ford.[2] He also had several other podiums from theStar World Championship andSoling World Championship. Schoonmaker was inducted into theNational Sailing Hall of Fame in 2018.[3] Schoonmaker died on January 19, 2021, at the age of 87.[4]
