WOW Sailing 2012
The first ever offshore sailing event for women kicks off from the Royal Western Yacht Club heading for Falmouth Harbour in Antigua, on 28th October 2012.
The event has already generated a tremendous amount of interest among women sailors from France, Norway, Germany and the UK. More countries are expected to sign up.
Sailed double handed in 33 foot Beneteau ‘Figaro 2‚s’, the 3300 mile route takes in the Bay of Biscay then leaves the Azores to starboard, before heading out across the Atlantic to Antigua. The course is designed to test the sailing and navigational skills of the women crew as well as their stamina and endurance.
One of the first teams to sign up was the British duo of Hannah Jenna and Sammie Evans, sailing under their ‘Team Beau-dacious’ banner.
The race is being organised by Team Concise in association with Royal Western Yacht Club and Antigua Yacht Club. In addition Plymouth University will be working with WOW to ensure the event is a success. — Sam Joseph in Sail-World.com
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