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Our founder, Martha Parker, began Team One Newport in 1985 after spending two and a half years working at International Sailing Products in New York, and recognizing that there was a void in our industry. With her decision to move to Newport, RI, she saw a need to service the populations that were being ignored. Her vision was to start a company that focused exclusively on clothing for sailors and also to find and develop clothing that fit women sailors. It was an exciting time in the industry as manufacturers were just starting to gain momentum in terms of both design and fabric development.
Martha has an extensive sailing resume including an Olympic Campaign in the Yingling, two World Titles and multiple North American Championships. She is part of an elite group of women who have helped pave the way for today's women in sailing and has always believed that if you put your heart into it, you can accomplish your goals. Today, Martha actively races as a Category 1 sailor, which keeps her front and center in our industry. As an active participant in the racing scene, she gets to test the gear, as well as talk to sailors and receive feedback about the positive and negative attributes of the products that are on the market today.