International Women’s Keelboat Championship returns
by Jake Fish on 24 Mar 2016
International Women’s Keelboat Championship US Sailing
http://www.ussailing.org
The International Women’s Keelboat Championship (IWKC) returns! The revitalized championship, organized by US Sailing, will offer women sailors an opportunity for high quality racing in provided J/70 boats on the international stage. The American Yacht Club in Rye, N.Y. will host the new IWKC on August 15-19, 2016.
Twenty-four teams will be selected through an application process. Half the teams selected will represent North American countries and half will represent countries from around the world. The championship will rotate each year to venues within, and outside the U.S.
To ensure a fast and competitive racing format, additional changes have been made to speed up the action. The format consists of fleet racing with a twist. The championship features two flights of 12 boats each with teams rotating after every two races. Each team will race an equal number of races against the others. Races will be approximately 15 minutes in duration. The host club will ensure quick rotations and on-the-water judging, in addition to an improved viewing experience for spectators.
Just bring your best game and we will see you this summer in New York!
Learn more and register your team today
here.
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