Well, this is not about me, because I retired from racing about 10 years ago. And I have my own opinions about women and sailing, but I am waiting to hear what others have to say on this subject before I express my own.

We need the opinions of women, as well as men; and, unfortunately, there are not many women on this forum (probably for some of the same reasons that they don't skipper).

And men are probably afraid to say what they really think for fear of offending women. But I REALLY would like to hear what they REALLY think, anyway. For instance, how many men really WANT to put their women on the helm (for racing, that is)?

Jennifer, in your case, you could give valuable input on this question. Why do YOU helm?