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. She started sailing and instructing as a young girl at Long Beach Se…
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