Team SALT crowned J/70 WOW Women Champions
by J-Boats 29 Sep 2024 05:32 PDT
WOW Regatta © Frederik Sivertsen
Team SALT from Aarhus Sailing Club were favorites even before the WOW (Women On Water) event started, and they did not disappoint either. The winning team did what had to be done and the positions were all at the top, so even though the level was high they were not to be reached. At the top of the table, the positions were very close, and therefore there was also tension until the end and it was not decided until the very end who Team SALT would share the podium with.
There was a nice visit to the event from both main sponsor ATEA's CEO Kathrine Forsberg and Anders Kristensen- Director of the Danish Sailing Union.
A concept that continues to inspire
Sundby Sailing Association hosted one of the year's most exciting events. Everything from completely new teams, new sailors, foreign guests, composite teams, Olympic winners, and many others were among the 21 teams that started in Sundby for the 6th WOW event. Sundby Sailing Association managed to create the perfect setting for the WOW event, where the women sailors had the opportunity to show their talent and commitment to the sport. There is no doubt that Women on Water continues to inspire both established sailors and future generations of female racers.
It was also one of the points addressed in the opening speech by Kathrine Forsberg, CEO of ATEA. She commented that "ATEA has been a sponsor of the Danish J/70 Sailing League for ten years because we can learn from the world of sport to create strong teams with diversity as a strength, and WOW is a model for how networks, togetherness, and drive can create international success- both on the water and in business."
There is no doubt that the event once again brought together some of Denmark's most talented women sailors for a weekend full of intense racing and lots of fellowship.
The top three teams were Team SALT with 17 pts, the KDY Team with 19 pts, and the Sundby Racing Team with 22 pts. The best foreign team was the Swedish team with skipper Sandra Sandqvist from KSSS (Royal Swedish Yacht Club).
It is not the first time that Team SALT has taken first place, as they are the reigning champions. Nor is it the first time that KDY has been on the podium. However, it was the first time that Sundby Racing as a team had found its way to the podium!
With Copenhagen and the view of Sweden as a background, the conditions were perfect for racing, where the participants experienced a Saturday with 10-15 kts steady winds all day. On Sunday, the wind had lightened a little and the conditions rarely looked better.
The WOW Regatta is not just about the competition. WOW is a celebration of community and empowerment for women in sailing. The social aspect of the weekend was mainly on Saturday evening when everyone enjoyed the new format of "after-sail with barbecue and rose wine". A combination after a full day of sailing that took its toll!
Next year's event will be from September 20th to 21st, 2025. Registration is open and takes place here. Follow WOW (Women on Water) here on Facebook. Full WOW 2024 Regatta sailing results on SAP. For more WOW J/70 Women's Regatta sailing information.