Gail Johnson (sailor)

Gail Johnson (born 16 November 1964) is a Canadian sailor who represented Canada at international competitions during the 1980s. She competed in the women's 470 event at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, finishing in 14th place alongside her sailing partner, Sharon Ferris.^[1][2]

Gail Johnson

Personal information
Born	(1964-11-16) 16 November 1964 (age 60) Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Sport
Sport	Sailing

Career

Johnson began sailing at a young age in Toronto and quickly excelled in the 470 class, a two-person dinghy that requires technical precision and teamwork.^[3]

Her Olympic appearance at the 1988 Summer Games marked a significant moment as it was the first time the women’s 470 class was included in the Olympic program.^[4] Although Johnson and Ferris finished 14th, their participation was recognized as pioneering for Canadian women in sailing.^[1]

Legacy

Following her competitive career, Johnson became involved in coaching at her local yacht club in Ontario, contributing to youth development and female participation in sailing.^[5] She has also appeared at national sailing seminars, advocating for greater inclusion of women in competitive sailing.^[6]

Personal life

Gail Johnson was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, where she developed her sailing career. She continues to live in Ontario and remains connected to the sailing community through volunteer and coaching activities.^[1][2]