2024 Dave Cochran Memorial Trophy Recipient: Beth Bower
“Awarded to an active leader in youth sailing who promotes and expands the sport”
Ask anyone: Beth Bower is the “ultimate regatta mom.” Her enthusiastic support, positive encouragement, and problem-solving mentality makes Beth an incredible LMSS Board Member, STPO (Sailing Team Parent Organization) Volunteer Coordinator, Blake Sailing Team Liasion, and LMSS Race Team mom.
Beth consistently goes above and beyond for all LMSS sailors, coaches, and staff. One of our LMSS Race Team coaches says “Beth has volunteered at so many events and truly wants to help others succeed. She’s the definition of ‘others above thyself.’” One of our LMSS Racers said Beth always brings the best regatta snacks and is the most encouraging supporter at every regatta. No matter the problem, Beth has a solution.
Her efforts to grow the Blake School Sailing Team are paying off. From 2-3 consistent sailors over the past couple of years, we are going into this fall with at least double that. For the spring, Beth is optimistic that we can get 10 sailors for the Blake Sailing Team. From reaching out to families at school, organizing meetings, and supporting her sons, Teddy and Olly, as they spread they word at school, Beth is the best promoter of youth sailing/racing that I know.
When we have new Racers/Families at LMSS, Beth is the first person I reach out to in hopes of connecting the new families with such a knowledgeable and welcoming community member. She takes these new families in, answers their questions, and supports them as they enter the racing community.
We are proud to call Beth a friend, Board Member, and Regatta Mom at LMSS. Thank you so much, Beth, for all you do for LMSS, your boys, our sailors, the Blake Sailing Team, and LMSS staff.