⛵ MARINA & RESORT WOMEN’S RACE DAY 2 ⛵

Antigua, April 28, 2025: Varied conditions tested teams at Antigua Sailing Week today across a range of wind strengths, with the big boats enjoying adrenaline-pumping speeds of 20 knots in the stronger gusts. In CSA Racing Class 2 Woody Cullen’s Swan 58 WaveWalker won both her races, including a victory in the second race by a scant 36 seconds over Don Terwilliger’s Beneteau First 47.7 Dauntless. Wayne Zittel X-Yachts XP50 DNR rounded out the podium in third. “We sail with a great mix of friends and family, as well as professional crew,” says Cullen’s wife Carolyn. “They’re amazing and the one thing that’s unique about them is they all coach. This was my first race taking the lead on jib trim – that’s thanks to the great crew and great coaching, with much of it from women.” Women form one third of the crew, including Carolyn and daughter Emma. In addition, Suzanne Leech, a double world champion sailor, is on board as navigator this week. “We have women from bow to stern,” says Carolyn. “I think that helps our crew work, communication and consistency. It’s really special. We work really hard to have safety first, fun and then win.” For full report go to https://sailingweek.com/tight-margins-define-racing-on-day-two-of-antigua-sailing-week-marina-resort-womens-race-day/