Lévis, 16 octobre 2024 - The Coupe Femina - an all-women's sailing race on the St. Lawrence River - has been shining since September, 26 2024 after winning two prestigious awards that underscore its impact on the world of women's boating.
Michelle Cantin, president of Formation Nautique Québec, the umbrella organization for the Coupe Femina, received the Prix Nautique Féminin at the Nautisme Québec 2024 Gala held in Montreal on September 26. The award recognizes the professional excellence, leadership and contribution of women in the recreational boating industry.
It's also a distinction that represents much more than a simple reward for Michelle Cantin; it's the recognition of several years of commitment, passion and efforts to promote the place of women in a still predominantly male environment.
Visit Coupe Femina rewarded for her key role in promoting women's sailing
In addition to this award, we received one on 9 octobre 2024: theCoupe Femina is then namedRecreational Event of the Year 2023 by Sailing Canada. This award celebrates the commitment, daring and passion that drive the Coupe Femina for 10 years now. Created in 2014, this event annually brings together hundreds of female sailors from all over Quebec, and beyond, at the marina of the Parc Nautique Lévy. A series of races were held on the St. Lawrence River, which not only provided unforgettable moments for these passionate sailors, but also democratized and promoted women's sailing.
This latest award, also won in 2019, is a testament to the vitality of the passion for sailing and the mission of Coupe Femina to promote women in boating. The organization would like to thank Sailing Canada for this beautiful recognition and all the great family of theCoupe Femina. Each and every one of them helps us to sail towards an even more inclusive and inspiring future.
