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Courtenay Becker-Dey

Courtenay Becker-Dey (Rye, NY and Hood River, OR)
Age: 29
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 150 lbs.

Seasoned veteran of U.S. and international sailboat racing circuits, with more than 17 championships to her name in a variety of races. Ranked no. 1 on the U.S. Sailing Team for six years in a row from 1989 to 1994. No. 5 in world sailing ranks from 1990 through 1993. Titles include: former Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year; Yachtsman of the Year; Athlete of the Year in the Sport of Yachting (by U.S. Olympic Committee); Gold Medal in the 1990 Women's Sailing Pre-Olympics; second and fourth place in the European Dinghy World Championships. In addition to sailing, she's an accomplished wind surfer on the Columbia River. Has a bachelor's degree in psychology and business from Eckerd College. To participate on the America3 team, she had to suspend operation of the sailing school business she began in February 1994. Married to Jim Dey, a professional wind surfer ("He's also an excellent cook and does the housekeeping", says Courtenay.) (1/1/95) (1/1/95)

Photo by Daniel Forster