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Supporting Women in Sailing

Carol Becker Women's Regatta Since 1996

Watch our exciting Video of the past years of the Carol Becker Women's Regatta HERE on our YouTube Channel

2025 winners have crossed the finish line!

Join us in 2026

Join Us for the Annual Carol Becker Women's Regatta – Woman at the Helm

Set your course for inspiration, competition, and community as we invite you to the Annual Carol Becker Women's Regatta, taking place on the beautiful waters of Upper Galveston Bay. This exciting event celebrates the strength, skill, and leadership of women at the helm, guiding their vessels from start to finish.

Co-ed crews are enthusiastically welcomed—so long as a woman is steering the course!

Race Details

Each year's regatta features three competitive race classes:

  • PHRF Spinnaker

  • PHRF Non-Spinnaker

  • Club Handicap Rating (CHR) Non-Spinnaker

The regatta also serves as a qualifying event for the Galveston Bay Women’s Championship, adding extra prestige and excitement to the day.

Honoring Carol Becker

This regatta proudly honors the legacy of Carol Becker, a passionate sailor and former TASS member whose life was tragically lost in a boating accident on July 28, 1995. Since 1996, this event has stood as a tribute to her memory and spirit, recognizing excellence in sportsmanship and sailing skills demonstrated by the Woman at the Helm.

In 2026 we will celebrate 30 years as, the Carol Becker Cup continues to draw female sailors who embody Carol’s love of sailing and her commitment to the sport. TASS is proud to uphold this tradition and promote women in sailing with every passing year.

Awards & After-Race Celebration

After the final race, join us at approximately 1800 hours for the Awards Presentation—and don’t miss our unforgettable after-party:
🎉 Tie One On for BUZZ!

Tie One On for BUZZ – A Colorful Tribute

In loving memory of Buzz Lay, who was also lost in the 1995 boating accident, this unique celebration captures his zest for life and legendary sense of style. Buzz was the “Drum Beater of All Things Fun” within TASS and known for wearing wildly extravagant neckties to every event.

To honor his legacy, we invite all participants and spectators to wear your wildest, wackiest necktie and join the “Tie One On for BUZZ” Contest—a red carpet spectacle and party highlight each year.

(Check our event calendar for party location and full details.)

2025 Carol Becker Women's Regatta NOR - TBD

Carol Becker Regatta Winners 1996 to 2024


 YEAR  SKIPPER  S/V
1996 Margaret McCord  Blyth Spirit
1997 Cheryl Morvillo   Salsa
 1998  Cheryl Morvillo   
1999 Tammy Vincent   
 2000 Tammy Vincent   
 2002 Tanja Sanchez   
 2003 Lisa Miller  Sabani 
  2004  Lisa MIller   
  2005  Lisa Ottmiller  Sabani 
 2007 Melissa Roedel  Astarte 
  2008  Lisa Ottemiller  Big D 
  2010  Lisa Ottemiller -Cheryl Morvillo  Asarte 
  2011  Patty Hoffman   
 2012 Vicki Balum  Little Bit o Sol 
 2015 Patty Hoffman  Freedom 
 2016 Cheryl Morvillo  Astarte 
  2017  Cheryl Morvillo  Astarte 
 2018 Nancy Welch  Mischief 
  2019 

Nicole Laster  - PHRF Non-Spinnaker 

Meade LeBlanc  - Club Handicap

Bad Girl 

Two Thumbs Up

  2020 

Nancy Welch - PHRF Non Spinnaker 

Nancy Kahlden - Club Handicap

 Firewater

OxBow

 2021

Nancy Kahlden - Club Handicap

Heather Patterson - PHRF Non Spinnaker

Andrea Zaite - PHRF Spinnaker

OxBow 

Flyer

Stinger

 2022

Thao Nguyen - Club Handicap 

Christine Lusk - PHRF-Non-Spinnaker

Haley Walker - PHRF - Spinnaker

OxBow 

Astarte

Student Driver

  2023 

Lisa Penn - Club Handicap

Francesca Flores - PHRF - Non-Spinnaker

Elizabeth Quintanilla - PHRF - Spinnaker

Sloop Dog

Alive & Free

Spirfire

  2024 

Lisa Penn - Club Handicap

Christine Lusk- PHRF - Non-Spinnaker

Megan Mutlu - PHRF - Spinnaker

Sloop Dog

Astarte

Bon Bon

2025


 Ruth Ann McCombs - Club Handicap

Elizabeth Perez - PHRF - Non-Spinnaker

Lydia Companion - PHRF - Spinnaker

C'est La Vie

 Flyer

Rainbow



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