Women in Boating

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.

Betsy Alison Honored With Gay S. Lynn Memorial Trophy

Betsy Allison

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.

The five-time US SAILING Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year, five-time US SAILING Rolex Women’s Keelboat Champion, and two-time Yngling World Champion has redirected her focus over the past several years to disabled sailing and Paralympic competition. She has provided leadership for the US Disabled Sailing Team for the last three Paralympic Games. She trains and develops sailors, manages the budget, handles equipment, and generates funding and support for her team. Read more...