Accepting ALL Sailors – US Sailing LGBTQ Panel

Skipper Jenn discusses important stories and ideas shared during US Sailing's Panel with LGBTQ sailors, as well as her own experiences. I was a bit shocked and a lot thrilled to hear that there would be a US Sailing LGBTQ…

An Invitation for Inclusion in 2021: Reviewing the Women’s Panel from US Sailing’s DEI Series

48° North friend and contributor, Jennifer Harkness, not only gives us an excellent rundown of US Sailing's DEI Women's Panel... she moderated it! Please take her words to heart (and action). EDITOR'S NOTE: The full video of…

Women at the Helm 2 — Going the Distance

When a new regatta is met with incredible success and enthusiasm... what do you do? Do it again, but this time go further! After the first Women at the Helm Regatta (WATH1), the Shilshole Women Sailors Group (SWSG), co-led…

Video | Women at the Helm: Going the Distance

 Using pictures from our first Women at the Helm buoy race on July, 25 — some by the amazing Jan Anderson — I made this little tribute to our badass sailing community. Can’t wait to see you out there! Women at the Helm:…

Takeaways from US SAILING Forum on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Sailing

The US Sailing presentation on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is an important invitation for any sailor to listen to—and learn from—the perspectives, experiences, and insights of an incredibly talented panel. On…