Marit Bouwmeester Archives

Master Class With a 4x Olympic Medalist

May 12th, 2026

by Paloma Arrigo After winning the ILCA 6 Pacific Coast Championship last month, I had the opportunity to spend a

November 5th, 2024

The 2024 Rolex World Sailor of the Year awards – the 30th year of the awards – were presented to

August 8th, 2024

Shirley Robertson won consecutive gold medals at Sydney 2000 and Athens 2004, becoming the most successful female Olympic sailor. But

August 7th, 2024

Marseille, France (August 7, 2024) – The Women’s Dinghy is one of 10 Sailing events held at the Paris 2024

April 30th, 2024

At 5’10”, Marit Bouwmeester (NED) has been a dominant force in the Olympic women’s dinghy, with the ILCA 6 having

July 27th, 2020

Marit Bouwmeester (NED), the defending Laser Radial Olympic champion, provides an update on preparing for the rescheduled Games from her

July 23rd, 2019

by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt There is not complete agreement when it comes it comes to counting Olympic medals. It would

May 19th, 2019

Launched in 1969, the Laser continues to be the benchmark for all one design singlehanded dinghies. Its inclusion in the

October 11th, 2018

by Shirley Robertson and Ben Church, CNN Olympic glory is the ultimate honor in most sports. Sailing is no different.

July 17th, 2018

by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Marit Bouwmeester is an imposing figure at 5’10”. Attractive with blonde hair extending just past her