On Sunday, July 21st, we commemorated the 125th anniversary of the first all-female regatta at CYC. The CYC Chronicles captured that “the end of the 19th century saw a greater participation in yachting by the wives and daughters of members, who were no longer content simply to watch the action from shore. In 1899, the Club resolved that ‘an appropriation of ten dollars be made... for the Ladies Race on July 21.’”
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of the 125 Years of Girls Gone Sailing celebration!
During the event, many attendees took the time to write down the names of women sailors who have made a significant impact. We would like to share and recognize these individuals below.
Charlotte Murchison - Catherine McKim - Tavia Smith - Jocelyn Strange - Ruth Creighton - Jodie Smith - Alicia Smith - Eliza Shuett - Elizabeth Woodburry Shuett - Anne Tyson Lee - Isabella Woodbury - Laura Harris Head - Barbara Howard - Cherry Woodbury
The dedication and achievements of these women serve as an inspiration for future generations of women sailors. Thank you once again to everyone who made this event a memorable and wonderful celebration!
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Thank you all for the wonderful feedback! We love hearing from you!
"I feel honored to have been asked to support CYC and my fellow women sailors celebrate 125 years of inclusion in the sport! I have always felt privileged to sail out of CYC with the CYC sailors, but this event has also made me very proud to be a CYC sailor. Thank you for making this event come to reality for so many including me."
"Can't tell you how much fun I had. Y'all did such a great job and I can't wait 'til the next one. I love my ribbon and bracelet."
"Thanks so much for sharing this with me. I loved experiencing this with my mom!"