Written by Joanne Aspinall Ernest Hemingway once said, “We are all apprentices in a craft where no one ever becomes a master.” He may have been referring to writers, but this rings true for sailors as well. Sailing is a sport with incredible depth and variety, and with that, the chance for lifelong learning. Hemingway … Continue reading Ruth Beals Cup, October 18th
In 2019, Wendy Sarnoff raced in the Transpac and was struck by the gender gap at the awards ceremony: 869 men and only 29 women completed the race, with just one woman on the navigation podium. Fast-forward to 2025, and we finally celebrated a female winner—a sign of progress, but there’s still work to do. … Continue reading September Meeting: Women in Sailing and the Maritime Industry
Note: This was first published in March 2021 . Updated. Famous sailors like Columbus, Hudson, and Smith noted the earliest history of women at sea, but they were IN the sea—as mermaid spottings and written about in Captains' journals. Based on the dangers seafarers faced and the traditional role women held, it's understandable that females … Continue reading Women’s History Month: A Tribute to AYC Women Sailors
By Jen Lee, Women of AYC Chair & Race Organizer This past Saturday, at Lake Pleasant, 17 boats comprised of women skippers and mixed crew raced in the Ruth Beals Cup. The day started with a light breakfast and then the skipper’s meeting, where special guest Jerelyn Biehl and PRO Kim Stuart reviewed the racing … Continue reading Ruth Beals Cup 2024: A Celebration of Women Sailors
