Jerie Clark

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Jerie Clark
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Birth nameJerie Burchard

Jerie Burchard Clark is an American sailor who was named US Sailor of the Year in 1966.

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Sailing history

Clark began sailing with her parents, Boyd and Bonnie Burchard, when she was two years old. [1] She grew up racing boats, even wishing to race on a Wednesday night rather than attend her high school graduation. [2]

In 1966, Clark won North American Women's sailing championship. [3] She sailed with Renate McVittie and Mary Anne Easter, and they were first women from the west coast to win this event which is also known as the Mrs. Charles Francis Adams Trophy. [4] Clark had previously competed in the event in 1960 as crew for Rae Ellen Syverson where they finished third; in 1962 she skippered a Lightening to a 7th-place finish. [1] Clark finished second in the 1970 Adams Cup races held in Victoria, British Columbia. [5]

In addition to racing, Clark also taught sailing in the Seattle area. [1]

Awards and honors

Clark was elected US Sailor of the Year in 1966. [6] [7]

Personal life

She met her future husband, Robert Donovan Clark while sailing at the University of Washington. They were married in 1962. They sailed Lightnings together, winning multiple regattas in the class. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Jerie Clark claims the Adams Cup. MotorBoating. 1966. pp. 128–129.
  2. Bergstrom, Kirsten (January 2016). "Women's sailboat racing history: A local glimpse". 48 North. Retrieved 2021-12-09.{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. S.I. Staff (September 12, 1966). "A roundup of the sports information of the week". Sports Illustrated Vault | SI.com. Retrieved 2021-12-09.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. "Miss Clark Captures Title In North American Sailing". The New York Times. 1966-09-02. ISSN   0362-4331 . Retrieved 2021-12-09.
  5. "Mrs. O'Malley's Crew Wins North American Laurels". The New York Times. 1970-09-04. ISSN   0362-4331 . Retrieved 2021-12-09.
  6. "US Sailing's Rolex Yachtsman & Yachtswoman of the Year Awards". US Sailing. Retrieved 2021-12-09.
  7. Cox and Clark are honored sailors. MotorBoating. 1967.