women’s sailing

Looming storms over Biscayne Bay on day four of the Miami World Cup meant a wearisome wait for most sailors, but Lucy Macgregor’s women’s match racing team swept to victory and advanced to the quarter finals as top seeds.

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Dee Caffari is the envy of the nation’s workers. While the rest of us return to work this week, Caffari is competing in the second edition of the Barcelona World Race – an around-the-world yacht race that spans three months and 25,000 miles. (more…)

When: 04 August 2024

Where: Cowes, Isle of Wight

Details: Ladies Day at Cowes Week recognises and celebrates the contribution and achievements of women in sailing, from the Corinthian sailor and those overcoming difficulties to those who have undertaken remarkable challenges in sailing.

More women than ever now compete at the regatta and at least a third of the 8,500 competitors are female. To highlight the increasing involvement of the fairer sex and to celebrate sailing as one of few mainstream sports where men and women compete on equal terms, the Ladies Day Trophy is awarded as part of the Ladies Day celebrations. The winner of the Trophy will be announced on Ladies Day, Wednesday 4th August.

There are a variety of fun and celebratory activities planned for Ladies Day. These include a great 10% discount on all Gill purchase for female shoppers in the Aquatogs store in Cowes and a complimentary personal skincare consultation and a pampering hand and arm massage courtesy of Liz Earle Naturally Active Skincare on The Parade. (Subject to availability)

The RNLI will also be hosting a female focused “Get Your Kit On” challenge on the day.

More info: For more information go to www.cowesweek.co.uk

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