Sentence examples for appointed skipper from inspiring English sources

He was followed by the syndicate's appointed skipper, John Kolius, who won a silver medal in the Soling class in the 1976 Olympics.

British double Olympic medallist Chris Draper has been appointed skipper and helmsman of the Team Korea challenge for the America's Cup.

From Learie Constantine, who led them for a single day while Jackie Grant was injured and then became the UK's very first black peer, through Frank Worrell, the first black man to be appointed skipper full time, to Richards himself.

He was appointed skipper in 2011-12 and led the club to the League One title.

Rudolph says he is "very honoured and privileged" to be appointed skipper.

Sweeney was appointed skipper by Cooper when the former Middlesbrough coach became Pools manager in the summer.

At the start of the 1989 season, Steinbrenner appointed as skipper Dallas Green, a six-foot-five bear of a man who, in 1980, had led the Philadelphia Phillies to their only World Series victory.

A third, Shandre Fritz, was appointed as skipper in 2007 but injury prevented her from leading the side.

They appointed former skipper Kevin Graham as their manager for the Muratti semi-final against Alderney next month and the final, should they get there, against Jersey in May.

And Ramsey, who was appointed Wales skipper by Gary Speed in March, has said he would relish the chance to play at the Games.

Rees was appointed Scarlets skipper in 2010 and makes way for fellow Welsh international McCusker, whose career began at Mold RFC.