Women in Boating News
Anna Tunnicliffe (Team Maclaren) USA wins 2011 Santa Maria Cup
Annapolis, MD - October 1, 2011 - Anna Tunnicliffe (Team Maclaren - USA) took four exciting flights to win the 21st Santa Maria Cup, International Women's Match Racing Championoship, Annapolis, MD. Second place went to Julie Bossard (France) and third place to Becca Dellenbaugh (USA). There were consistently strong winds on this final day of the Championship accompanied by choppy water. In the third flight of the final, Elodie Fauve of Team Bossard fell overboard and quickly recovered but with the strong winds it meant a chilling finish. Team Ferris-Choat (Canada) finished fourth, Team Baylis (USA) was fifth, Team Lehtinen (Finland) was sixth, Team Ruhlman (USA) was seventh and Team Silve (Argentina) was eighth. Read more. For 2011 Competitor Interviews, click here.
10th Annual Women's Sailing Conference in Massachusetts - June 4, 2011.
The National Women’s Sailing Association (NWSA) will hold the 10th Annual Women’s Sailing Conference, a Take the Helm® program, at the Corinthian Yacht Club of Marblehead, Massachusetts with BoatUS as the primary sponsor. Women can learn or enhance their skills in recreational sailing through seminars on the water on the dock and in the classroom. Topics include introduction to sailing, sail trim, spinnakers, crew overboard, operating a motorboat, knots, charting, suddenly single-handed, diesel engine troubleshooting, introduction to weather, understanding wind, marine medicine and emergency seamanship and more.
The guest speaker will be Doris Colgate, founder of NWSA and Chief Executive Officer and President of Offshore Sailing School. Also, the recipient of the 2011 Leadership in Women's Sailing Award will be announced at the conference.
Registration fees are $115 NWSA members / $150 non-NWSA members, $15 additional after May 20th. Contact Joan Thayer at joan_thayer@comcast.net or Marcia Bennet at marcia.bennet@verizon.net. For more information, visit www.WomenSailing.org or call 401-682-2064. Registration form also here.
Women's Sailing Convention in California - February 5, 2011.
The 22nd Annual Southern California Yachting Association's (SCYA) Women's Sailing Convention will be February 5, 2011 at the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club, Corona del Mar, CA. With BoatUS as primary sponsor, the workshops are presented by top women sailors, many of whom are USCG Licensed Captains. Land-based and on-the-water topics The featured speaker will be Janna Cawrse Esarey (of Seattle), author of The Motion of the Ocean: 1 Small Boat, 2 Average Lovers, and a Woman's Search for the Meaning of Wife. Janna recounts her 21⁄2 years at sea with wry humor, keen observations, and descriptions vivid enough to satisfy the most seasoned traveler. The $170 convention fee includes workshops, breakfast, lunch, dinner, souvenir and handouts. Pre-register after December 20 at www.SCYA.org or by contacting Gail Hine at Hine@SCYA.org or 951-677-8121. The SCYA supports local, regional, national and international yachting competition and education.
Islamorada, FL Fishing Seminar - November 12-14, 2010
Sponsored in part by BoatUS Angler, women will gather for an exciting weekend of educational and hands-on fishing activities, habitat conservation and to meet other female anglers. The seminar provides an opportunity for the ladies to use their newly-acquired techniques to fish inshore or offshore on their choice of a group boat, flats boat or sportfishing boat.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will educate seminar participants on the importance of marine conservation by showing the habits that can be developed so each person can make a difference, no matter where they fish. Women will also learn safe hook removal, release techniques and more.
For more information ...visit the "Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!" website.
Returning 2009 Champion Claire Leroy (France) Wins 2010 BoatUS Santa Maria Cup!
The 20th annual BoatUS Santa Maria Cup international women's match racing championship wrapped up Saturday with celebrated French team skipper Claire Leroy winning the cup for second year in a row. This left Genny Tulloch (USA) with second place finish and Anna Tunnicliffe (USA) in third, beating out Sally Barkow (USA). Click here to read more...
Women's Sailing Conference teaches women to "Take The Helm" June 5, 2010
BoatU.S. worked with the National Women's Sailing Association (NWSA) to sponsor a noteworthy day of workshops and networking hosted by the elegant Corinthian Yacht Club in Marblehead, Massachusetts, on Saturday, June 5, 2010. According to BoatU.S.'s Elaine Dickinson, event co-chairs Joan Thayer and Marcia Bennet seamlessly orchestrated the event, which was the ninth East Coast conference. (BoatU.S. was the primary sponsor for the "Take The Helm" conference.) Click here to read more...
2010 BoatUS Santa Maria Cup Women's Match Racing Championship Opening Ceremony June 1, 6 p.m. 2010
Join BoatUS and the Eastport Yacht Club to celebrate 20 years of the cup at the Susan C. Campbell Park on Annapolis City Dock. Race dates are June 2 - 5 from the Eastport Yacht Club, Maryland. Six of the top eleven female match racers in the world will participate. Read more...
Female Skipper Minds the Sea
PHILADELPHIA - December 2nd, 2009 - Capt. Meredith Austin is the first female commander of the U.S. Coast Guard of the Delaware Bay based in Philadelphia.Capt. Austin, on the job since June, is responsible for everything that happens on water between Harrisburg and 200 miles into the Atlantic Ocean, from the Shark River near Asbury Park to Cape May, N.J., and all of Delaware. Read more...
Susan Epstein Receives US SAILING C.R.E.W. Award - October 2009
US SAILING board of directors member and long-time volunteer Susan Epstein (Sharon, Mass.) was presented with US SAILING's C.R.E.W. Award at the Annual General Meeting in League City, Texas in October. Only through clear expectations, mutual respect, and a commitment to collaboration can US SAILING volunteers and staff achieve peak performance in all efforts. US SAILING's C.R.E.W. Award recognizes a person annually with a "can do" attitude, collaborative spirit, and winning personality. Susan is also on the board of National Women's Sailing Association and an instructor at the annual Women's Sailing Conference in Marblehead, sponsored by BoatU.S.
Teen Sailor Heads Off Against Sea of Doubters - October 2009
TEEN sailor Jessica Watson left the marina yesterday to cheers of ''hip, hip hooray'' aboard her pink yacht, beginning her attempt to become the youngest person to circumnavigate the world. She pulled out of Middle Harbour Yacht Club at high tide about 9am, and was escorted by NSW Maritime boats to the Heads. Jessica's family also followed. Read more...
Betsy Alison Honored With Gay S. Lynn Memorial Trophy
LEAGUE CITY, Texas (October 23, 2009) – Friday night was special for several key contributors to the sport of sailing at US SAILING's Annual General Meeting Awards Dinner. US SAILING presented awards to those who made an extraordinary impact in the areas of sailing education, race management, and disabled sailing. US SAILING's Gay S. Lynn Memorial Trophy -- Betsy Alison, Head coach of the US Disabled Sailing Team AlphaGraphics, Betsy Alison, was awarded the Gay S. Lynn Memorial Trophy award for her outstanding contribution to sailors with disabilities. Read more...
21st ANNUAL SCYA WOMEN'S SAILING CONVENTION - February 2010
The Southern California Yachting Association, will hold its 21st Annual Women's Sailing Convention on Saturday, February 6, 2010 at the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club, Corona del Mar. Primary sponsors are BoatU.S. and West Marine. This event is open to all women interested in sailing from novice/beginner to expert. Read more...
Illinois Woman Wins Take Me Fishing™ 'Catch A Boat' Sweepstakes
ALEXANDRIA, VA (September 3, 2009) – The winner of the first-ever 'Catch A Boat' sweepstakes on TakeMeFishing.org is Dawn Garlick of Plymouth, Ill., who was selected from more than 46,000 people from across the country to take home the grand prize. Garlick will receive a brand new boat, motor and trailer valued at $24,000. Read more...
Diesel Engine Seminar - April 2009
Exactly what are the various parts of my engine, how do they work together and how do I maintain them? I had the opportunity to find out for myself recently. I joined participants from New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and as far away as McLean, VA for the diesel engine workshop at the Mack Boring Technical Center in Union, NJ in April 2009. After attending the two day sailboat hands-on diesel engine workshop, you will learn the answers to these questions and many more. Read more...
BoatUS Magazine Top Women in Boating - May 2009 Issue
The May issue of BoatUS Magazine highlights women boaters at the peak of their professions. Read about female boaters and their leadership roles in all aspects of the sport including sailing, powerboating, racing, sportfishing, politics, wakeboarding and boat manufacturing. Read more...
2009-2010 Boat Lovers' Guide to American Colleges
This BoatUS magazine exclusive round-up of colleges, written specifically for students, presents the top marine programs and related extracurricular boating activities in America. The first of it's kind, use it with our extensive online database of links to find inspration, and the right school for you and your family. Read more...
National Boating Day Passes House
June 11, 2009
Washington, D.C. - The U.S. House of Representatives passed House Resolution 410 which designates July 1, 2009 as National Boating Day in recognition of the important role recreational boating and the boating industry play in the lives and health of the nation's 59 million boaters and the ...Read more
Paralympic Gold Medalist Honored With Leadership In Women's Sailing Award
June 9, 2009 — Proving that despite a major setback, the will to sail and compete at the highest level can prevail, Maureen McKinnon-Tucker was honored with the annual Leadership in Women's Sailing Award at ceremonies capping the day-long Women's Sailing Conference held June 6 at Corinthian Yacht Club in Marblehead, MA. The award is co-sponsored by BoatU.S. and the National Women's Sailing Association. The award honors a male or female who has a record of achievement in giving something back to the sailing community as well as inspiring and educating women. Read more...and click here to learn more about the National Women¹s Sailing Association.
BoatUS Santa Maria Cup 2009
Claire Leroy (France) Wins 2009 BoatUS Santa Maria Cup!
Keeping her world ranking of #1, Claire Leroy (France) captured first place beating Genny Tulloch (USA). Light winds plagued each racing day and prevented the semi-finals, leaving Claire Leroy in first place on the Final Round-Robin Standings. See results and photos at http://www.SantaMariaCup.org
Thank You Members, for participation in our Women in Boating Survey
Thank you for your participation in our Women in Boating survey. We had over 1400 members respond to the February 2009 survey and your input has been valuable in creating a more streamlined and interactive site for female members. Check out our new additions such as the Captains Page, a new Fishing page, DIY tips and Online Safety Course information from our BoatUS Foundation. For results of the survey, click here.
Myth Busters: Sunscreen Fact and Fiction
Boaters are used to seeing statistics about themselves — the number of registered boats, annual accidents and the like. But one statistic quite pertinent to boaters eludes most of us , the chances of becoming a skin cancer patient. Over 1 million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed each year and skin cancer is the most common cancer among men over 50, more common than prostate, colon or lung cancer. Click here for complete article.
Cracking the Teak Ceiling
It's all the mermaids' fault. According to marine folklore experts, that's why, for centuries, women weren't welcome on most ships. Seamen, a superstitious lot to begin with, believed the mesmerizing powers of women brought on high winds and dead calm... although there are no recorded instances of both occurring at the same time. Click here for complete article.
West Coast Wave Warrior
They don't call it Cape Disappointment for nothing. Some of the foggiest, roughest coastline in the continental U.S. has sent hundreds of vessels to the bottom with its huge seas, treacherous river bars and rocky shores. But there is no disappointment in at least one of the elite Coast Guardsmen that patrol these often inhospitable waters. Petty Officer First Class Beth Slade does not want to work anywhere else. Click here for complete article.
The Dream by Mel Neale
Tom popped the first big question over 35 years ago. After 15 years of marriage, I popped the second. By that time we had made the decision to have a family and to live aboard a sailboat and both these goals were accomplished. So, "Will you take us cruising now?" seemed the right question to me. Click here for complete article.
Women Towing the Line
They work as mother-daughter teams, husbands and wives and include a handful of singles, but boaters needing assistance on the water probably don't care who comes to their aid when they're in a jam. Just don't be surprised this summer when the smiling face behind the helm of that red towboat is a female captain.Click here for complete article.
Anna Tunnicliffe of U.S. Wins Gold Medal in Laser Radial
Qingdao, China (August 19, 2008) – Anna Tunnicliffe (Plantation, Fla.) finished in second place in today's Laser Radial medal race to claim gold at her first Olympic Games. Having never won a race in the eight-day series, Tunnicliffe sailed with consistency to win by the tightest of margins. Click here for complete article.
Local Kowledge
Generations Now and Then
For those of us who measure time in terms of when we're next going boating, we're also prone to relating to just about anything to the boating experience. Click here for complete article.
Getting Yourself Safely Home: Using the Radio to Get Help
If you are not often the primary operator of your boat, are you prepared to take control in an emergency? Any skipper can become incapacitated by sudden illness ranging from poisoning to heart attack. Click here for complete article.
