Elaine learned to sail at the age of 25 at the Hurricane Island Outward Bound School in Maine.  She has sailed in Maine, Cape Cod, Chesapeake Bay, Virgin Islands and California. 
Elaine recently retired from BoatU.S. Magazine where she was the Managing Editor.  She was also Executive Director of DIY Boat Owner magazine and an assistant vice president of BoatU.S.   While at BoatU.S., Elaine created the Women In Boating website at BoatUS.com. Elaine worked on boating and safety issues during her 26-year tenure with the association.
Elaine is a frequent spokesperson on boating issues on radio, television and in the print media.