Leadership in Women’s Sailing Award

In 1999, the Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) and the National Women’s Sailing Association (NWSA) created an annual award recognizing a man or a woman for a record of achievement in inspiring, educating and enriching the lives of women through sailing. The 2026 BoatUS/NWSA Leadership in Women’s Sailing Award recipient is Karen Prioleau of Newport Beach, CA. – Full report