The accomplishments of Lynne Jewell Shore, at Boston University and beyond, are indeed astounding.
During her years with the Terrier sailing program, the 1981 graduate established new standards for women, highlighted by becoming the first female ever to qualify for the men's collegiate single-handed championship.
In women's competition, she amassed an unparalleled list of titles and trophies, including the United States and World Single-Handed championships. Those feats earned her the unanimous selection as 1980 Yachtswoman of the Year by the New York Yacht Club while Dennis Conner earned the men's honor. Sports Illustrated declared her America's top female single-handed sailor and placed her in its "Faces in the Crowd" segment.
One hectic week in the fall of her sophomore year serves as a good indicator of the type of success she enjoyed while at the University. After spending the week of September 7-15 in Rochester, New York, placing fourth in the Women's Single-handed World Sailing Championships, she endured an all-night car ride back to Boston to capture first place at the New England Women's Intercollegiate Championships on the morning of the 16th.
On the team level, the Terriers secured a number of titles with Shore, most notably the Emily Wick Trophy for winning the New England Women's Intercollegiate Sailing Association Title. The same sailors placed second at the 1980 NCAA Championship.
A Scarlet Key recipient, Shore kept a 3.5 GPA. with a double major in Special Education and Human Movement.
After graduating, she became the first woman to capture the prestigious Norwalk Yacht Club Laser Regatta.
