Years passed, but with racing in her blood (not to mention Rum), she returned to sailing after a long absence, and has raced competitively for over 10 years.

Julie has survived Laser 28s with Weeeeeenton and J24s - the pointy end, so that the skipper couldn’t hear her in case she was calling tactics. 

Then came the fateful day when she was asked to race on a Thunderbird many years ago… Once you go T-Bird you never go back!  Rattle Ya Dags has been her passion for 5 years now, and she looks forward to racing in the Internationals in 2001.

Julie also races her Laser, aptly called Single Malt, whenever she gets a chance, especially in light air as she drifts downwind passing the competition …one…by…one...

However, life changed dramatically on September 26, 2001 when she gave birth to her first child, a son, Garrett Alton.  She will now have to compete for her position on foredeck.

The Grenadines aboard The Usual Suspects.

Ensuring David found his way to bed after drinking too many Rums with Rob.

Jules and better half pose in front of their
new home on Mopion