Jackie Gay

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]

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