Congratulations Intisar! ~ Winner of Oman’s first ‘Woman Sailor of the Year’ award

Rising Tide Leadership Institute congratulates Intisar al Toubi, age 24, for becoming Oman’s FIRST ‘Woman Sailor of the Year’ recipient! Intisar first began training and sailing in November, 2011, when she joined Oman Sail. She was one of just four Omani women selected to crew on Oman’s first all-women team, competing in the 2012 Sailing Arabia The Tour, and one of six selected to compete on the women’s 2013 team.

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Intisar al Toubi, age 24, receiving Oman’s FIRST ‘Woman Sailor of the Year’ award

RTLI Ambassador Katie Pettibone shares– “From the outset Intisar has always shown amazing potential for becoming an outstanding sailor and leader. She has worked hard, transforming from potential into reality. She gives 100% and is invested in being the best she can be for herself and for the team, growing through high performance sailing. The award is fantastic and I am so pleased that her skill and excellence is being recognized.”

Oman Daily Observer, Muscat– “Intisar is known as a natural leader and a good role model for other girls. Always willing to learn, she understands the bigger picture of the Women’s Sailing Program. During the 15-day 760 miles of intense racing on the Tour she was an active crew member showing a good understanding of trimming and displayed excellent skills with mainsheet trimming during the inshore races. She is also consistently first in the bike fitness test and holds the fastest test time for rowing.”

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Inspiring interview: Dee Caffari is a British yachtswoman who has a serious track record of success!

Trekity: Daily Travel Ideas for Women recently interviewed Rising Tide Leadership Institute Ambassador, Dee Caffari regarding her experience as a woman sailor:

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Her journey’s were long and arduous, but Dee “never wanted to give up or stop.”

Here’s the story:
• In 2006, Dee became the first woman to sail solo and non-stop around the world “the wrong way” against winds and currents. Only four men had successfully done so before her.
• In 2009, Dee successfully completed the Vendée Globe – a non-stop and solo sailing race around the world – coming in 6th out of 30 starters.
• In 2011, Dee sailed the Barcelona World Race with a co-skipper, earning her the title as the only woman to have sailed around the world three times, non-stop!

 

How has sailing changed you?
My sailing has taught me a great deal about myself and how I react to things. I am now much more organized and I prioritize more. I have learnt to only concern myself with things I can do something about and not waste excess energy on things I can not influence.

Do you have any upcoming trips? If so, where to?
I have just returned from Oman where I was skipper and advisor for the Oman Women’s Sailing Program with the Rising Tide Leadership Institute. I plan on doing much more sailing and am currently putting together a campaign that I hope will have me racing around the world again.

Any other thoughts or advice for our women readers?

“It is important to remember you can all do more than you think you can, you just have to dare to dream!” -Dee Caffari

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Watch how Katie, RTLI and the progressive Sultan of Oman create leadership opportunities for women…

This morning I drove to my friend Kerry’s house to watch Katie, Raya and RTLI on The Jeff Probst Show! Near the end of the interview I was struck by a powerful, important statement Jeff made. When summing up Katie’s amazing life trajectory he remarked, “You are a hero! Katie, you said to yourself, ‘There’s not a path here, but I think I found one,’ and then you said, ‘Come on guys (gals!) – Let’s all go in’!”

That’s a very concise summation of the Rising Tide Leadership Institute.

As we build Rising Tide we will be able to inspire, engage, educate and equip thousands of women like Raya, and her Omani teammates, and HUNDREDS of thousands like the studio audience and viewership of the Jeff Probst Show. There is no lasting impact in Trail Blazing – unless you have opened up the path for many others to follow.

We invite you ALL to come on this Trail Blazing journey of equipping girls and women to be leaders who make a difference in their communities, countries and throughout the world. You can start by sharing this show segment with others!

A very special thank you to Amy Coleman, Executive Producer, and the entire team at The Jeff Probst Show, for helping us inspire women to lead lives of great impact.

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It was amazing to watch Katie tell the RTLI story today on daytime TV, at my friend Kerry’s house, in Leland Michigan! (Jeff Probst locates Oman on a map.)

Watch Katie on The Jeff Probst Show, Monday, April 22

Women Breaking Down Barriers
“Jeff Probst meets three fearless and inspiring females who are breaking down barriers and changing the world. Jeff speaks with professional sailor Katie Pettibone, who is now creating an all-female sailing team out of the Middle Eastern country of Oman. Then, Jeff meets Ronda Rousey, the first and only female UFC fighting champion. And later, young conservationist Ocean Ramsey joins Jeff to speak about the viral video of her swimming with a Great White Shark that inspired her to start a campaign to prove that sharks are not aggressive and completely misunderstood.”

We are thrilled for Katie, and excited to introduce thousands of viewers to the Rising Tide Leadership Institute via The Jeff Probst Show! Watch a 30 second clip of Monday’s show – now. At the end of this clip, individual interview clips will appear – click on the ‘Breaking Barriers in a Male-Dominated Sport’ video to watch Katie’s 9:50 min. segment. 

For your local daytime TV listing – click here.

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Katie and RTLI on the Jeff Probst Show!

Last Wednesday Rising Tide Leadership Institute co-founder Katie Pettibone taped an appearance on the Jeff Probst Show. Through this show Katie will be able to reach thousands with RTLI’s message. Way to go Katie!

Watch Katie on the Jeff Probst Show on Monday, April 22. Check your local daytime TV listing.

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Katie with show host Jeff Probst. He is know to millions as the Host of ‘Survivor.’