Annie O'Sullivan

Annie is a passionate sailor and supporter of women in the sailing industry. A calm, competitive, experienced sailor/racer based in the Solent and Caribbean. She was the Principal & Chief Instructor of 2 RYA sailing schools from 2003 – 2017 training/coaching hundreds of women to sail and race. Annie set up the international business, Girls for Sail which taught hundreds of women and girls to sail inshore and also on trans-Atlantic voyages and at various international regattas. Annie sold Girls for Sail in 2017. Annie has raced extensively and has also taught the girls team at the Grieg City Academy, with whom Maiden has an ongoing relationship. She has a natural affinity with teaching, coaching and mentoring her teams and this fits very well with Maiden’s new Apprentice scheme which will be ongoing with a new intake each year. Annie’s outgoing and energetic personality makes her the perfect Skipper for Maiden and her enthusiasm for promoting women on the water combined with her sailing experience make her the perfect team leader.