Racing against the odds: can a team of women capture the most prestigious trophy in yachting?

Article Abstract:

The first all-women's yachting crew will compete in the 1995 America's Cup race. The team is backed by 1992 champion Bill Koch, and has been training in San Diego, CA, since May 1993. More than 60 female athletes tried out for the team. A behind-the-scenes description of tryouts is given.

Author: Gosselin, Lisa

Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Women's Sports and Fitness
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 1099-6079
Year: 1995

Competitions, America's Cup races, Boating, Yachts and yachting, Yachting, Yachts, Women's sports, 1995 AD, Boating for women

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No fear of the unknown

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Lyn Brooks has competed in the Ironman triathlon 15 times, but she and her four teammates are now training for the Eco-Challenge, which will be held in Apr 1995. The Eco-Challenge is a ten-day race in Utah that involves rafting, running, biking and horseback riding.

Author: Yakutchik, Maryalice

Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Women's Sports and Fitness
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 1099-6079
Year: 1995

College sports, Utah, Brooks, Lyn

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Women's issues/gender studies

Racing against the odds: can a team of women capture the most prestigious trophy in yachting?

No fear of the unknown