Sarah Newberry Moore, a native of Miami with sailing in her blood, is on the verge of making her Olympic dream a reality. Close to securing a spot for the Paris Olympic Games, she's only two races away from representing the U.S. in the Nacra 17 class. According to an NBC Miami interview, Moore said, "In the fall last year, we qualified the USA for a spot, which is the most important component of qualification."
Moore is not only looking to pattern herself after a legacy of competitive sailing but is also aiming to become an inspiration for young girls and her son. Despite the demanding nature of the sport that sees her competing about 200 days a year worldwide, Moore's family plays a pivotal role in her pursuit. Sarah told NBC Miami about the support from her husband, "Right after the wedding, I told my husband, ‘This guy really wants to sail with me, and we want to campaign for the Olympics. I’m so sorry can we put the honeymoon on hold?’ And my husband said yes, so I have the best husband in the world."
The Miami River dweller, known for being the top-ranked female multihull skipper in the U.S., has amassed impressive titles, including five National Championships and two North American Championships, outlined in her bio on U.S. Sailing’s website. Moore became the first woman driver in U.S. history to notch a slew of major victories, ranging from the U.S. Youth Champion to the World Cup Series Miami.
The road to the Olympics has not always been smooth sailing for Moore. Despite her credentials, she narrowly missed out on the 2016 Olympics but quickly adjusted her strategy to start preparing for the next Olympic cycle. To further chase her Olympic aspirations, she has had to become a grassroots fundraiser, needing to generate $380,000 a year for campaign costs, as per NBC Miami. "As a native of Miami, I'm always interested in representing companies that are from my city, so sponsors are a great way for us to gain support," Moore said.
When not training or competing, Moore co-produces a sailing-themed podcast with WiSP Sports and enjoys her riverfront abode, surrounded by sails, art, and native plants. With sights firmly set on Paris, Moore now stands to not only etch her name into Olympic history but also to empower the next wave of female sailors.
