Helly Hansen Women's Challenge 2018

When the BOM issues a Strong Wind Warning for Sydney Harbour you know the Helly Hansen Women’s Challenge is going to be action packed. With a north westerly breeze of 10-15 knots expected to build to 20 to 25 knots in the late morning with gusts of up to 30 knots the fleet hit the water after a last minute change of start location. Whilst a few of the yachts had tested their kites in the warm up, very few actually raised them in the race, preferring to keep their boat and crew safe in the tricky conditions. Little Nico led the fleet around the course and she came third in the Women’s Helm category beaten by Sirius and No Friends in Division 1 with Ratty Tooey, followed by Melody and Moonraker respectively 1st, 2nd and 3rd in Division 2. In the All Female Crew section, Division 1 was won by PT 73, followed by Zeusus with Division 2 being won by Tana followed by Sassy and Alcamy. In the Yngling section, Female Helm only Black Adder survived the day from three entries. Bow Caddy was there to catch the action.