08/19/2026
✨ Racing for Gold at the 22nd Annual Ms. Race! ⛵💛
On August 15, nine all-women crews took to Sandy Hook Bay for the 22nd Annual Ms. Race, hosted by Atlantic Highlands Yacht Club in support of 180 Turning Lives Around, a Monmouth County nonprofit helping survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
This year’s theme, “Racing for Gold,” celebrated 180’s 50th anniversary and inspired a beautiful day of competition, camaraderie, and women supporting women, both on and off the water.
🏆 Traditional Non-Spinnaker
🥇 Assarain IV, Karen Harris, AHYC
🥈 Celtic Star, Susan Mulholland, Keyport Yacht Club
🥉 Vici, Paula Del Coro, AHYC
🏆 Spinnaker
🥇 A Better Hair Day, Elaine Haher, AHYC
🥈 Velocità, Nitzan Levy, Liberty Yacht Club
🥉 Koinonia, Ashley Thome, Liberty Yacht Club
🎭 Best Dressed Crew: Team Koinonia
⭐ Ms. Race Sailboat Favorite: Team Assarain IV
More than 175 spectators followed the action aboard the Seastreak spectator boat, and together, sponsors, sailors, supporters, and donors have helped raise well over $40,000 for 180 this year, and counting!
Ms. Race is more than a sailboat race. It’s a celebration of confidence, self-reliance, women on the water, and making an impact for an extraordinary cause.
📸 Photo Credits: #1: Ivy Dash, #2,6,8,9: John Gallagher, #3,4,5,7: Jeff Smith
