Hello sailors,
If you were hoping to see some AC75’s flying across the water this weekend, you’ll have to wait a bit longer. The 36th America’s Cup that was supposed to kick off this weekend (6-7 March) has been postponed due to another level 3 lockdown put in place in Auckland.
As next Monday is International Women’s Day, I thought it would be appropriate to share some stories about women who are smashing goals in sailing – from those just getting started, to club racers making their mark on the local scene, to the six inspirational women competing in the 20-21 edition of the Vendée Globe.
Enjoy reading the latest sailing news and stories.
Until next week, happy sailing 😊⛵
Deb Dalziel
Founder, MySail
NEWS
Sailing News from Around the Web
America’s Cup postponed due to new COVID-19 lock-down in Auckland
In light of the latest Auckland COVID-19 Level 3 lockdown put in place by the Government from 6am this morning for the next 7 days, America’s Cup Event Ltd has postponed the first weekend of racing on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th of March.
From MySail News |Â Read full article.
https://news.mysail.team/sailing-news/americas-cup-postponed-due-to-new-covid-19-lock-down-in-auckland/
Everything you need to know about the 36th America’s Cup
Follow the build-up to the 36th America’s Cup as the teams prepare for the 2021 sailing showdown in New Zealand.
From Yachting World |Â Read full article.
https://www.yachtingworld.com/events-americas-cup
The Women of the Vendée Globe As They Finish
Six women entered the 20-21 edition of the Vendée Globe. Two have finished, Clarisse Cremer and Pip Hare, two are still racing, Miranda Merron and Alexia Barrier, and two have retired and returned to the course out of classification, Isabelle Joschke and Sam Davies.
From Live Sail Die |Â Read full article.
https://www.livesaildie.com/the-women-of-the-vendee-globe-as-they-finish/
SailGP Inspire relaunches with greater focus on inclusivity and diversity
10,000 young people to be inspired by 2025 through SailGP’s youth and community program.
From MySail News |Â Read full article.
https://news.mysail.team/sailing-news/sailgp-inspire-relaunches-with-greater-focus-on-inclusivity-and-diversity/
Fair winds & clear sky make perfect Sydney Harbour Women’s Keelboat Series race
It was a spectacular day on Sydney Harbour for Race 3 of the Sydney Harbour Women’s Keelboat Series (SHWKS). A crisp 10-15 knot sou-sou-easterly breeze combined with a beautiful clear sky and warm 25-degree temperature made perfect sailing conditions for the 16-strong fleet.
From the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia |Â Read full article.
https://cyca.com.au/fair-winds-clear-sky-make-perfect-sydney-harbour-womens-keelboat-series-race/
Ichi Ban number one again in Adelaide-Lincoln
Two-time overall Sydney-Hobart winner, Matt Allen’s Ichi Ban, has come away with its third overall win in as many years in the Teakle Classic Adelaide to Port Lincoln Yacht Race.
From MySail News |Â Read full article.
https://news.mysail.team/sailing-news/ichi-ban-number-one-again-in-adelaide-lincoln/
