Sail Newport’s Annual Advanced Racing Clinic dedicated to the memory of Brooke Emmens Gonzalez.

“Excellence” is the word most often articulated when those that knew Brooke Gonzalez reminisce about her. Her life cut short in a tragic accident in 1997, Brooke left a lasting impression on those that knew her. The Gonzalez Family and Sail Newport have acknowledged that; tenacity, sportsmanship, drive and determination are what set her apart from her peers.  

“Those qualities are the ones that Sail Newport wishes to instill in all of our young sailors that attend our Advanced Racing Clinic” said Brad Read, Executive Director of Sail Newport.  “This Clinic will showcase the best in coaching from the collegiate and Olympic level. We will demand hard work and the highest degree of focus from all of the students in this clinic.  Championship values that Brooke demonstrated in her life.”

Other Tributes to Brooke Gonzalez include:

Sail Newport, Newport, Rhode Island

Brooke Gonzalez Scholarship Fund (Est. 1998):

The Brooke Gonzalez Fund was established to remember a fine young woman, racer and sailor. Her presence at Sail Newport in the summer of 1997 provided inspiration for the children in the Sail Newport Sailing Programs.  These children were able to observe firsthand, how much time, dedication, and effort it takes to become a world class competitor. 

The income from the Brooke Gonzalez fund is used by Sail Newport to assist small boat sailors less than 24 years of age to attend small boat National or World Championships.

American Yacht Club, Rye, New York

Brooke Gonzalez Trophy:

In memory of Brooke Gonzalez, a member of JAYC 1988-1996 (awarded to a young woman who, like Brooke, has demonstrated sportsmanship, exceptional ethical behavior, leadership and dedication to the sport of sailing).