Resilience, Hard Work, and Determination || Scuttlebutt Sailing News
Published on March 28th, 2024
This report is provided courtesy of the Classic Yacht Owners Association:
Kelsy Patnaude’s journey from a timid junior sailor to the captain of the prestigious classic 12 Meter, Onawa, is a testament to her resilience, hard work, and determination to succeed in a male-dominated industry.
Starting her sailing journey as a child at the Newport Yacht Club, just a stone’s throw away from where Onawa is now moored, Kelsy’s initial experiences weren’t what one would typically expect. She recalls crying almost daily and dreading her sailing classes. However, her perseverance paid off as she grew into a seasoned sailor and eventually found herself at the helm of one of the most iconic vessels in the sailing world.
