Lynn Jewel Shore
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Sport:
Sailing |
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Year
Graduated: 1981 |
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Year
Inducted: 1987 |
The accomplishments of Lynne Jewell, 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, NY 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 Jewell, 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, Jewell 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.
