Helly Hansen Womens Challenge held in perfect conditions
by Ivana Gattegno on 22 Mar 2016
The attraction of the Bics - Manly Yacht Club - Helly Hansen Womens Challenge 2016 sat 19th Ken Terrens
A Strong fleet of Access Class, Bics and Lasers competed in near perfect conditions in Manly Cove. There was a light South Easterly in the morning and later the breeze stiffened to challenge the Lasers and the Bics.
MYC are growing a Bic fleet to attract and hold Junior Sailors in this excellent single-handed boat. The girls have graduated from Optis and MJs easily and are enjoying the next chapter of sailing.
Vanessa Dudley, world Laser Master, entered the handicapped Laser race and was an inspiration to the juniors. Manly's Laser fleet has grown to over twenty but mainly male owners. The guys lent their boats to girls who wanted to enter the Women's Challenge race on Saturday hoping it would encourage female Laser participation at Manly.
Racing continued on Sunday with 35 boats entered.
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