🌊 New Podcast Episode: The Legendary Betsy Allison! ⛵️
We sat down with the one and only Betsy Allison to talk about her incredible journey from a "normal kid" on Barnegat Bay to a Hall of Fame sailor and world-class coach. 🏆

This episode covers it all:

The Legend’s Roots: How a "no-cleats" Sunfish and family time fueled a lifelong passion.

Adaptive Sailing: Betsy shares her 20-year journey...🌊 New Podcast Episode: The Legendary Betsy Allison! ⛵️
We sat down with the one and only Betsy Allison to talk about her incredible journey from a "normal kid" on Barnegat Bay to a Hall of Fame sailor and world-class coach. 🏆

This episode covers it all:

The Legend’s Roots: How a "no-cleats" Sunfish and family time fueled a lifelong passion.

Adaptive Sailing: Betsy shares her 20-year journey coaching the US Paralympic team and why "inclusion" is the future of the sport.

Breaking Barriers: From Captain Hook to modern-day world champions, we discuss how sailing is the ultimate equalizer for athletes with disabilities.

The Future of Fun: Why we need to bring the "social" and "fun" back into local racing to keep the sport growing.

"Just because someone may be a little bit different physically or intellectually doesn't mean that they can't be a valued part of the sailing community." — Betsy Allison

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!
🔗 Visit us at americansailing.org to submit your questions for Betsy’s next visit!

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Ep. 12 Interview: Betsy Alison's remarkable story

This week, American Sailor co-host Whitney Kent sits down with US Sailing colleague and friend Betsy Alison. Betsy has worked at US Sailing for nearly two decades, currently leading the Adult Sailing department. She is a five time Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year winner and has dominated an array of different boat classes throughout her professional career. Betsy coached the most successful...