Jackie Gay Explained

Jackie Gay (born October 15, 1962) is a Canadian paralympic sailor. Alongside her husband, she won a silver medal at the SKUD 18 – 2 person keelboat during the 2016 Summer Paralympics.

Early life

Gay was born on October 15, 1962.^[1] Growing up in South Africa, Gay lost her leg in a landslide with her previous husband in 1994.^[2]

Career

Upon moving to Canada and remarrying in 2010,^[3] Gay and her second husband John McRoberts sailed with the Royal Victoria Yacht Club and qualified for the 2016 Summer Paralympics.^[4] During the 2016 Summer Paralympics, Gay and McRoberts won a silver medal at the SKUD 18 – 2 person keelboat.^[5] In recognition of their efforts, the couple was the recipient of the Rolex Sailor of the Year^{[6] [7]} and Sail Canada Sailor of the Month.^[8]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Jackie Gay . paralympic.ca . January 4, 2021.
2. News: Ewing . Lori . Canadian Paralympic sailors partners on the water, and in life . January 4, 2021 . Toronto Star . September 16, 2016.
3. News: Ewing . Lori . Canadian Paralympic sailors partners on the water, and in life . January 9, 2021 . Toronto Star . September 16, 2016.
4. News: Zimm . Jacob . RVYC's husband and wife Paralympians sail for Rio . January 9, 2021 . BC Local News . August 31, 2016.
5. News: Zinn . Jacob . Saanich duo sail to silver at Paralympics . January 9, 2021 . BC Local News . September 22, 2016.
6. Web site: John McRoberts and Jackie Gay named Rolex Sailor of the Year . sailingscuttlebutt.com . January 9, 2021 . February 4, 2017.
7. News: Saanich couple claim national sailing award . January 9, 2021 . Oak Bay News . February 15, 2017.
8. Web site: Sail Canada Sailor of the Month – John McRoberts and Jackie Gay . sailingscuttlebutt.com . January 9, 2021 . October 19, 2016.