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Sally Barkow Wins Her Third BoatU.S. Santa Maria Cup
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Women’s Navigation Class on a Tall Ship
Women looking to hone their navigation skills and enjoy the thrill of taking the wheel of a 110-foot schooner can sign up for the fall cruise of the Mystic
Whaler, departing from New London, CT, for a weekend navigation class.
The weekend
trip is set for Sept. 5-7 with a limit of 20 students.
No experience is necessary, just a healthy thirst for adventure.
The crewed ship, Mystic Whaler, will ply the waters of
Long Island Sound with two veteran bluewater sailors providing
instruction in navigation basics. Fee is $600 per person
including berth, meals and instruction. The event is sponsored
by the National Women’s Sailing Association.
Check-in
at the ship is Friday at 8:30 p.m.; the ship arrives back
in New London on Sunday by mid-afternoon. For more details,
click here or go to womensailing.org.
 Hone
Your Skills at Two Women’s Summer Seminars
BoatU.S. is again sponsoring the 7th Annual Women’s Sailing Conference in Marblehead, MA, June 7 at the Corinthian Yacht Club, organized by the National Women’s
Sailing Association. This unique day-long series of classroom and on-the-water
clinics is a fun, pressure-free event for picking up knowledge and skills, and
networking with other women sailors and instructors. Click
Here for Details.
In
addition, for women on the West Coast a new, similar event
is set for Aug. 2 in Port Townsend, WA, also sponsored
by BoatU.S. and organized by NWSA. The Pacific Northwest
Women’s Sailing Conference will debut at the Port Townsend
Yacht Club, Boat Haven Marina. For its first year, attendance
is limited to 50 participants. For more info, contact Linda
Newland at newlan2dl@aol.com. Click
Here for Details.
For registration for both events, go to womensailing.org.
Women’s
Sailing Convention Another Sell-Out
 The
Southern California Yachting Association held yet another
stellar Women’s Sailing Convention — for
the 19th year running — this time at the Del Rey Yacht Club in Marina del Rey,
CA. (Renovation work kept the event from its usual home the Bahia Corinthian
Yacht Club in Corona del Mar, CA). Convention Director Gail Hine said 204 women
sailors attended the sold out BoatUS - sponsored event on Feb 2. Much of the
success is credited to organizers -- Hine and a committee of volunteers, who
annually put together the one-day multi-workshop program, which is led by 25
top women sailors, 15 of whom are USCG licensed captains. The evening speaker
was Linda Newland, a veteran bluewater racer who sailed singlehanded from the
U.S. to Japan, among other voyages. Click here to
read more.
Power & Sail
Learning Cruises Set for ’08
by Colgates
For women who like to learn in a fun and supportive
setting, the Colgate’s Power Cruise School is launching a Women’s
Fast Track to Power Cruising in Abaco, Bahamas, Jan. 13-19, 2008. The all-inclusive
learning vacation is on Moorings 46 powercats out of Marsh Harbor and provides
students with powerboat certification.
For
sailors, a Fast Track to Cruising in the BVIs is offered
June 18-29 and again next October out of Road Town, Tortola.
Instruction begins on the Colgate 26s and students then
take the helm of 44-49-footers for liveaboard cruising
and instruction. Get from “want-to-cruise” to “ready-to-cruise” in
10 days, plus students receive Basic Keelboat certification.
BoatU.S.
members get a special $200 discount on these programs.
For these and several other Offshore Sailing special women’s
programs click here
or visit www.Offshore-Sailing.com.
 Women-Only Cruise in the Grenadines
For six stellar days of sailing in the Grenadines, the National
Women’s Sailing Association has an all-women’s cruise set
for March 8-15, 2008 out of Canuoan, St. Vincent. The boats
will be in the 46- to 50-foot range with all the amenities
— snorkeling gear, linens, barbeques and more. The trip includes
first and last night hotel stays with welcome reception and
farewell dinner.
Basic
sailing skills and sailing resume are required. The cruise
will be led by NWSA President Val Cook and board member Linda
Newland, both veteran bluewater sailors. A $500 deposit reserves
your spot. The deadline to sign up is Jan. 20, 2008.
For
more details on these and other NWSA events, go to WomenSailing.org/Grenadines_flotilla.htm.
 US
SAILOR Of The Week - Joan Thayer
As
a banker in Boston, MA, Joan Thayer balances a busy job and
a passion for sailing well. She likes the challenge of a
demanding job as much as she enjoys the challenge of racing
on the water. Growing up in Marblehead, MA, Joan learned
to sail in an after-school program in the 4th grade and soon
joined her parents on the race course, but it wasn't until
1966 when she competed in the U.S. Women's Championship that
she became involved with US SAILING. A strong advocate for
getting more women involved in the sport, Joan is the co-founder
of Adventure Sail's Boston branch which helps girls-at-risk
learn the skills of sailing. Now, 40 years later, Joan is
still actively involved in the sport and she still teaches
that "can do" attitude she first learned when she competed
in the national women's championship. “Sailing has taught
me so much – teamwork, management, preparedness, and communication." Click
here for past US SAILORS of the week.
Women’s
2007 Sailing Conference A Sellout; Janet Baxter Honored
For Leadership
In
Women’s Sailing
With near-perfect
weather and a capacity crowd, the sixth annual Women’s Sailing
Conference sponsored by BoatU.S. filled the Corinthian Yacht
Club in scenic Marblehead, MA, with a lively day-long series
of classes and workshops. The conference organized by the
National Women’s Sailing Association (NWSA) gives women sailors,
from novices to experts, an opportunity to network with other
women while learning new skills or brushing up on old ones.
 A
highlight of the day’s events was the presentation of
the Leadership in Women’s Sailing Award to Janet Baxter,
a Chicago-based racer, sailing judge and the first woman to
be elected president of United States Sailing Association,
the national governing body of the sport in the U.S. Baxter
was instrumental in preparing US SAILING for the 21st century
with a comprehensive reorganization of the group. In accepting
the award, Baxter spoke graciously about how sailing has enriched
her life and cemented friendships that last a lifetime. She’s
raced in 27 Chicago-to-Mackinac races and excelled in racing
Lasers, Etchells, as well as offshore boats. She is a member
of the Chicago Yacht Club. Read more.
United
States' Sally Barkow Takes 2007 BoatUS Santa Maria Cup
June
2 - Annapolis, MD - After Friday's final round robin series
that ended with Sally Barkow (USA) leading by 17-1 against
Leroy (FR), who had come roaring back to a perfect day
but still down at 15-3, Saturday's semis were a USA vs.
France event. Liz Baylis ended up third going in
with a 13-5 score against Christelle Philippe (FR) in fourth
place with 11-7 going into the final four.
Barkow
had an outstanding performance going into the round robin
portion of the competition with 17 wins to only 1 loss,
but that was against Leroy, who had posted a perfect score
with an exciting last-minute spinnaker douse to a 360 penalty
turn at the last finish ahead of Barkow. Then in the first
race of the semi-finals, sailed at the end of Friday's matches,
Philippe beat Barkow in a fading breeze to make them rethink
their performance and tactics for the final day of racing.
“We definitely got a little slack toward the end of
Friday. It was a long day on the water and we were happy
about winning the round robin and I think we let up a little,” Barkow
said. The loss to Philippe definitely shook us up and made
us realize that there still was work to be done.” Read
more.
 6th
Annual Women’s Sailing Conference is June 2
This unique, day-long conference for women to introduce
them to or enhance their skills in sailing through on-the-water
and land-based workshops will take place again on Saturday,
June 2 at the Corinthian Yacht Club in scenic Marblehead,
MA. The event is organized by the National Women’s
Sailing Association; BoatU.S. is the primary sponsor.
Seminar topics include introduction to sailing and racing,
cruise preparation, knots, navigation, spinnakers, sail trim,
crew overboard, diesel engine troubleshooting, suddenly single-handed,
flares and life rafts. A continental breakfast, lunch, dinner,
raffles, and special guest speaker complete the day. Every
year has been a sell out, with more than 150 women attending.
The conference fee is $115 for NWSA members, and $150 non-NWSA
members. There is a $15 surcharge after May 15. For more information
contact Joan Thayer at jtthayer@comcast.net
or call toll-free 1-866-631-NWSA; e-mail: wsf@womensailing.org
or visit www.womensailing.org.
"Ladies,
Let's Go Fishing!" Honored by National Week of the Ocean
May
2007 - The "Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!" seminar series
received the Individual of the Year award from Week of the
Ocean, Inc., a marine education program based in Fort Lauderdale,
Florida. Citing LLGF as an inspirational opportunity
to invite women into fishing, Week of the Ocean selected
LLGF and its founder, Betty Bauman, for leading the country
when it comes to producing programs that welcome women into
the sports of fishing and boating.
Recognized
by the National Marine Educators Association, National
Week of the Ocean is a grassroots program designed to promote
appreciation, protection and responsible use of the ocean. Cynthia
Hancock, President, quoted, "The South Florida Community
joins us in saluting LLGF for its contributions through teaching
women to fish and for incorporating the catch and release
ethic.”
Commented
LLGF Founder, Betty Bauman, "We are honored to receive
this award, which recognizes our efforts with this underserved
segment of the population - women - who can make the difference
when it comes to practicing conservation efforts and becoming
stewards of the marine resources."
For
ten years, the "Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!" seminar
series has served to open the door to fishing for women,
teaching conservation skills to anglers as they learn to
fish. This
unique program has received national, regional and local
coverage, including Inside Edition, NBC's Nightly News
and more. To
expand their scope, the group has partnered with the Florida
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission through the Sport
Fish Restoration Program, as well as corporate partners such
as Mercury Outboards, Bass Pro Shops, Ranger, BoatU.S. Marine
Insurance, Gulfstream Int'l Airlines, Shimano, Sebago and
Lowrance. Other partners, such as Magic Tilt Trailers,
Eagle Claw Hooks, Maxima fishing line and more, have joined
the efforts to teach fishing and conservation skills to this
new audience of anglers.. For more information, call
(954) 475-9068, email billfishbetty@hotmail.com or visit www.ladiesletsgofishing.com.
Women’s
Sailing Loses Longtime Advocate
Elizabeth S. ("Sue”) Corl, 62, of Marblehead, MA,
co-chair of the Women’s Sailing Conference and secretary
of the National Women’s Sailing Association, died Saturday,
Feb. 24, 2007 in Salem Hospital, MA, following a lengthy
illness.
Corl
helped launch the first women’s conference in Marblehead
with NWSA and BoatU.S. and co-chaired this highly successful
event every year since it began in 2002. “Much of the
success of the conference was due to Sue’s tireless
efforts, from lining up boats to bringing in sponsorships,”
said Elaine Dickinson of BoatU.S. “She was not only
dedicated, but a lot of fun to work with.” As an officer
of NWSA, Corl was a supportive board member who took the initiative
on many NWSA key programs. She also volunteered as national
co-coordinator of the AdventureSail® program, a program
to introduce sailing to young girls at risk. To read more
go to www.womensailing.org/news1.htm.
Friday,
Feb. 9, 2007, is LA Boat Show's "Women On the Water" Day
This Friday at the 51st annual
Los Angeles Boat Show is Women on the Water Day (WOW) with
special events, workshops, and demonstrations for women boaters
or those interested in Kentia Hall at the Los Angeles Convention
Center. Events will run from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Best of all,
for that day, women get in to the show free! Other offerings
include representatives and seminars by women from the LA
area’s many women’s boating
organizations and skin care treatments from Nordstrom’s Spa.
For more information contact Suzanne O’Rourke at Suzanne@WOWBoating.com
or call 949-280-2312.
 US
SAILING Awards Herreshoff Trophy to Susie Trotman
Newport, R.I. (November 18, 2006) - US SAILING, national
governing body of the sport, has awarded its Nathanael G.
Herreshoff Trophy to Susie Trotman (Syosset, N.Y.) for her
outstanding contribution to the sport of sailing in the U.S.
Trotman was presented with the Trophy, US SAILING's most prestigious
award, by US SAILING's President Janet Baxter this evening
at an awards banquet at US SAILING's Annual Meeting in Newport,
R.I. To a standing ovation, Trotman accepted the award.
Susie
Trotman has played a major role in the development of the
national certification program for sailing instructors when
the small boat program was first created in the early 1980s.
She was instrumental in the cultivation of US SAILING's Training
Department and Training's Small Boat Instructor Training and
Certification Program. Her enthusiasm, dedication, and commitment
helped foster the program's growth by promoting and managing
20 annual Small Boat courses with 300 instructor candidates
in the North East and around the country.
When the
Small Boat Instructor Training program was complete and running
on its own, Trotman jumped right into other projects. She
has helped to create the Keelboat Certification System and
to keep the Windsurfing program up and running, has supported
the coaching program and championed the training program for
competent and safe powerboating. Beyond Trotman's involvement
with US SAILING, she has been a pillar of one the most successful
junior sail training programs, the Junior Sailing Association
of Long Island Sound. Click
Here to Read More
 Deb
Capozzi Leads Team to U.S. Women's Match Racing Championship
Title Newport Beach, CA (November 12, 2006) - By the time
the teams for the finals of the U.S. Women's Match Racing
Championship were lined up on Saturday, spectators were in
for a treat and the finalists didn't disappoint. The finals
put the team led by Deb Capozzi up against another very strong
team led by Katie Pilley-Lovell. Capozzi won the first race,
but Lovell dug back in the second race to tie the series.
Race 3 saw a great battle between the two, with Capozzi barely
taking the win. After changing boats, the two teams went back
at it. After a very exciting pre-start, Capozzi was able to
control off the line, then used great boat speed to stay out
in front, even with Lovell and her team finding some great
pressure and advantageous lifts. Capozzi cruised across the
line to take the fourth match and win the title. Capozzi,
who was on the winning boat last year and this year sailed
with Kelly Hand, Chantal Ledger, and Lindsay Bartel, took
home US SAILING's Allegra Knapp Mertz Trophy as the 2006 U.S.
Women's Match Racing Champions. For the second year in a row,
Pilley-Lovell won the Mrs. Charles Adams Trophy. Courtesy
of U.S. Sailing
 Register Now to Fish in '07 in Costa Rica!
"Ladies
Let's Go Fishing" is planning its third fabulous trip to
Costa Rica for some superior sportfishing on the Pacific
Coast Jan 25-29, 2007. Accommodations are at the Parrot Bay
Village, on the Oso Peninsula, Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica
(www.parrotbayvillage.com).
Male guests are welcome.
The
tranquil resort is located on the beach where you can catch
rooster fish, snook, mackerel, and more. Two days of guided
fishing from the resort's custom boats are off the west
coast where sailfish, marlin, tuna and more are caught
and released. Non-fishing activities include rain forest
tours, horseback riding, kayaking and birdwatching.
Space
is first-come, first-served for those who reserve by
Nov. 15, 2006! Package includes airfare to and from San
Jose, airport transfers, five nights lodging, all meals
and beverages and 2 days of fishing. More more details,
go to www.BoatUS.com/women/fishing.asp.
BoatUS
Staffer Sails to 7th Place at Worlds
In
early July 2006, BoatUS Vice President Margaret Podlich,
with teammate Kim Couranz and skipper Carol
Cronin, placed 7th in the Yngling Womens World Sailing
Championship. The Yngling is a 20-foot keelboat with main,
jib, and spinnaker sails, that are raced in the Olympics.
The
Worlds featured 37 teams from 17 countries competing in 10
races over six days in the Atlantic Ocean, off of La Rochelle,
France.
Each
team was vying to ramp up their world ranking with the goal
of being chosen to represent their country at the August 2008
Olympics in China.
“Competition
was stiff, and one bad move could easily cost 10 boat lengths,”
said Podlich. To learn more about Podlich’s team and
their upcoming activities, visit www.teamcronin.org.
Young
Girls Get a Taste of Uncharted Waters
by Cailin Brophy, Southampton West Newspaper, July
13, 2006
This past Saturday was far from a typical one for the more
than 30 girls who took part in the Adventuresail program at
the Breakwater Yacht Club in Sag Harbor.
Outfitted
with life jackets and brimming with enthusiasm and curiosity,
these young teens came from groups across Long Island such
as the Big Brothers/Big Sisters and Little Flower—a children’s
home in Wading River—to peer over the fence at a side
of the world that has never been accessible to them.
Several
members of the club volunteered their time, knowledge and
vessels to give the girls a taste of sailing, participating
in a race in the nearby waters while giving the teens a brief
introduction to sailing terminology and operating a sailboat.
But even if the girls don’t remember the difference
between starboard and port or bow and stern, it was obvious
by the expressions on their faces and the excited chatter
on the docks after the race that it wasn’t an experience
any of them would soon forget.
Click
Here to read more
Spithill
Wins 2006 BoatUS Santa Maria
 Katie
Spithill of Sydney, Australia is the champion of the
16th annual BoatUS Santa Maria Cup Women's Match Racing
Championship, hosted by Eastport Yacht Club. The Grade
1 event was held in Annapolis, MD, May 31 – June
3. Traditional light winds delayed racing Thursday
afternoon and Friday, but Saturday's high winds made
the competition exciting.
The
semi-finals were shortened to first to win two points. Giulia
Conti, World Rank 31 (ITA) and Katie Spithill, World Rank
12 (AUS) advanced to the finals with Liz Baylis, 2003 Cup
winner, World Rank 39 (USA) and Christelle Philippe, World
Rank 8 (FRA) in the petit-finals. Baylis won the petit-finals
giving her third place overall.
The
final races on Saturday were to be determined by the first
team to win three races and were full of suspense. Winds ranged
from 14-20 knots, gusting to 25, challenging the skills of
all racers and umpires. The first two races were very close
with Spithill in the lead. Conti took the next two, requiring
a fifth race to decide the winner. Race 5 score was thrown
out due to a committee boat breakdown causing contact with
Conti. In the re-match race 6, Spithill defeated Conti, making
a remarkable recovery, even after serving a penalty turn.
Katie
Spithill, age 24, is only the fourth non-American to win the
title. Spithill's winning crew included Stacey Jackson
(main and tactics), Angela Farrell (jib), and Nina Curtis
(bow). Photos
and full race results can be found at www.SantaMariaCup.org
Previous
Year Winners
 Nancy
Erley Awarded Leadership In Women's Sailing Honors
June
2006 - Nancy Erley, a Seattle-based sailing instructor and
two-time circumnavigator, was presented with the Leadership
in Women's Sailing Award for 2006 this weekend at the fifth
annual Women's Sailing Conference held at the Corinthian Yacht
Club in Marblehead, MA. Sponsored by the Boat Owners
Association of The United States (BoatUS) and the National
Women's Sailing Association (NWSA), the award honors a male
or female who has built a record of achievement in inspiring,
educating and enriching the lives of women through sailing.
Click Here to read more.
 Living
"The Dream" - One Woman's Story 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 to read more
BoatUS/Genmar
Women's Survey Finds Astute Shoppers
Nearly
one-third of women buying a boat did so on their own without
their spouse or significant other, according to the final
results of a year-long Web survey by BoatUS and Genmar,
a major boat manufacturer. Women boat-buyers also did
their homework prior to purchasing a boat by visiting boat
shows, reading boating magazines and company literature and
interviewing friends who own boats.
Click here to read more
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