John Edgar Scholes (2 September 1917 – 15 July 1989) was an Australian-born New Zealand sailor.

Scholes was born in Kyogle, New South Wales, Australia in 1917.

Scholes took 21st place in the Soling with Steve Marten as helmsman and Con Linton as fellow crew member.

[2] Scholes died at Auckland, New Zealand, on 15 July 1989.

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