Good Jibes #158: Jerelyn Biehl on Championing Women’s Sailing

This week’s host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Jerelyn Biehl to chat about encouraging more and more women and girls to take an active role in sailing. Jerelyn has championed women’s and girls’ sailing for over 40 years and recently was honored with the 2024 BoatUS/NWSA Leadership in Women’s Sailing Award.

Hear about Jerelyn’s magical summers sailing to Catalina Island growing up, how she started solving issues for women and girls, how we can involve more women and girls in sailing and sailing leadership positions, what she’s most proud of in her career and with her sailing family, and why it’s crucial to listen and have patience on and off the water.

Here’s a sample of what you’ll hear in this episode:

• What inspired her to encourage girls to take an active role in sailing?
• What are the differences between women and men when sailing?
• Was she surprised to win the Leadership in Women’s Sailing Award this year?
• How would somebody join the National Women’s Sailing Association if they wanted to?
• What was it like to train and compete without a coach?
• Were there any highlights of sailing FJs in college?
• Did the family’s marine hardware business influence Jerelyn’s love of sailing?
• What would Jerelyn say to girls and women who want to learn how to sail?

Learn more about the National Women’s Sailing Association (NWSA) at WomenSailing.org.

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