Friday, August 01, 2008

Wot Chicks Make the Cut

[source: Wot Chicks Media]
Day 3 in Lysekil saw the completion of the Stage 1 Round Robin, with the 6 highest scoring teams qualifying for the next stage.

The draw meant Wot Chicks were racing for all of the last 6 races of the round supported by a cheer squad of Liz Baylis, Camilla Ulrikkeholm and their teams as well as the occasional seal.
In a light and fluky sea breeze, the conditions were once again challenging. The 5 knot breeze emphasized the importance of boat speed and gauge in pre-start manoeuvres in order to maintain control. Having trailed off the start Wot Chicks learnt their lesson, dominating subsequent starts.

Our races today were against some of the top European teams who regularly race these boats. Capitalising on the DS37 training in Denmark proved invaluable for both boat speed and boat handling. Our racing this trip has shown a marked improvement since Marstrand, highlighting the importance of time and experience in what will be the boat used for the next Worlds.
Finishing the round with 7 wins, the slate is wiped clean for the next stage.
Teams through to the Stage 2 Round Robin are:

Claire Leroy
Lotte Meldgaard Pedersen
Lucy MacGregor
Katie Spithill
Jenny Axhede
Linda Rahm

Wot Chicks would like to thank their sponsors Graeme Wood, co-founder of Wotif.com, SLAM & Rudy Project.

As well as their coach and extra crew member sitting back in AUS pacing the hallway.
http://www.lysekilwomensmatch.se/

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