The waves ebb and surge, beckoning the resolute female skippers steering their yachts towards set goals in two noteworthy maritime events. We turn our introspective glass on New York Yacht Club International Women’s Championship and the WASZP Games, highlighting the strides women have made in competitive sailing. The New York Yacht Club International Women’s Championship, carving out a niche for femininity on the high seas, welcomes sailors from all nations. It’s here that Dominique Provoyeur, a seasoned representative from South Africa, plans to assemble an all-female, South African crew.