gofastboat

In the 1970s, Betty Cook was the first woman to become offshore powerboating's world champion. As founder of the legendary Kaama racing team, Cook continued to break new ground throughout her career. Read more about her in the latest edition of Véhicule, out now.




Véhicule Magazine Presents: KAAMA

larslindroth

Sweet, one's never going to stop being inspired by the legacy Betty Cook left behind. I treasure every footage from an interview or article written I find about her life. Thanks for highlighting her memory. Photos courtesy of among others; Mike Mantle & Nigel Barrett.

Link to blog article in your magazine: https://vehicule-magazine.com/blogs/...ine-2020/kaama

P.S. Betty Cook jeopardy question. Where was she born? D.S.

gofastboat

very cool pictures, thanks for sharing! where was she born tell us!

gofastboat

Betty Cook of KAAMA explains how to run an offshore powerboat.

compedgemarine

met and talked with her many times back in the day. very nice lady and always outgoing and fun to talk with.

gofastboat

littlenige

When it was announced that she was coming to Cowes to race back in '78 it was big news. She didn't rate her chances, racing in a pretty old widebody 36 - but we all know how it ended. What a legend!

larslindroth

I've got her s.s. number, and it says she was born in Texas. She grew up in New York as most of you know though.

Among other things she was dancing ballet as a child and well into her adolescence. She was a remarkable student

and met her husband-to-be, Paul Cook, while at M.I.T.