This live event is now available for replay:
Description:
Jeanne will share inspiring stories from her life on the water. Live Q&A to follow.
Speaker:
Jeanne Goussev | Sailor, 2x Race to Alaska Winner
In 2018, Jeanne Goussev’s Team Sail Like A Girl showed up to R2AK with a buoy-racing monohull and seven adventure-seekers who flipped the race’s early conventional wisdom on its head. 3 years of multihull victories indicated the winning formula was clear. But after 6 days of smashing logs up the Inside Passage and dipping their spreaders during knockdowns in Hecate Strait, Sail Like A Girl was first across the line in Ketchikan, becoming the first monohull and first all-women’s team to take home the $10,000 nailed to a tree.
Sail Like A Girl returned for a hard-fought 4th Place in 2019 and in 2023, Jeanne led a new team, We Brake For Whales. Now aboard her family boat, the beautiful and fast Martin Custom 40 GRAY WOLF (it’s in the show!), Jeanne again denied the myriad multihulls to become one just a few 2-time R2AK champions.
Leave your questions and comments below!
Amazing presentation that gives everyone plenty to think about. Three different races, three different crews, two different boats and three wildly different experiences on the same (very dynamic and changing) course. Add in the changing context of one’s personal life and it pretty much captures the beauty and adventure of the sailing lifestyle — even if you’re not doing it at Jeanne’s incredibly high level.
Go have an adventure!
She’s fantastic
Really loved your presentation!
That was so fabulous! Thank you, Nan Rahn
Thanks. Unbelievable sailors. “Stewards, not owners.” Yes. thanks, Van Beck
What are some resources you’d recommend for women trying to get into sailing? As well as any advice. Thank you for sharing your epic stories Jeanne!
How did the boat get back home and where is she now?
I love the expression of love for your boat. It’s palpable.
Jeanne and Evgeniy are true champions and lovely people.
Gray Wolf and her water ballasting tanks: https://www.cruisingworld.com/sailboats/gray-wolf/
Rodger Martin also designed (among many others) the Johnson 18, a fast two-man planing dinghy. https://www.rodgermartindesign.com/portfolio/johnson-18-2/