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General Testing including bullets since they tend to format differently each time we use them.  SPRINGFIELD, Va., June 9, 2024 – Since 1999, the BoatUS/NWSA Leadership in Women’s Sailing Award has recognized extraordinary women who have made significant contributions to the world of women’s sailing. This year’s honoree, Kathy Sinnett of Daytona Beach, Florida, continues the tradition in epitomizing the exceptional skill, leadership, and dedication to promoting opportunities for women to embrace the joy and challenge of the sport of sailing. Sinnett accepted the award yesterday at the 2025 NWSA Women’s Sailing Conference presented by American Sailing in St. Petersburg, Florida.

• Sinnett grew up on the water, first racing Snipes with her father, then teaching and racing at the University of Wisconsin. Her career decision to move to Alaska did not tamp down her desire to sail. 
• After accepting a position as a public health nurse in Ketchikan, Alaska, Sinnet found a spot on an all-women’s keelboat on which she shared her knowledge while honing her leadership in Alaska’s wet, cold and challenging environment.
• Throughout the years moving coast to coast as a U.S. Coast Guard spouse, Sinnet has shown leadership by creating opportunities for connection with other women through sailing and racing on dinghies, keelboats and offshore boats. 
• In 2019, Sinnett received the Tucker and Sandy Bragdon Trophy for her substantial contributions to SHYC’s sailing programs, and in 2020, she was presented with the George Shuck Award for her leadership at the club. She currently holds a position on the leadership team of the Halifax Sailing Association.

Visit WomenSailing.org to celebrate the accomplishments of past awardees.

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About Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS):

Celebrating more than 55 years, BoatUS is the nation’s largest advocacy, services and safety group with more than 725,000 dues-paying members. 

About National Women’s Sailing Association:

Founded in 1990 by Hall of Fame sailor Doris Colgate, the National Women’s Sailing Association is a program of the Women’s Sailing Foundation, Inc. a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in the U.S.  For more information visit womensailing.org.