The Commission of Fine Arts looked at designs for a 2026 commemorative coin program and a congressional gold medal for the first American POW of the Vietnam conflict.

Swiss racer Marco Odermatt picked up his newest trophy and accidentally broke it at the World Cup finals in Sun Valley.

Lowestoft Sea Week was this year moved from a crowded August to a neap tide week in July. This resulted in some great racing for the boats that made it, but fewer numbers than normal.