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Whilst women all over South Africa celebrated International Women's Day, Royal Cape Yacht Club was host to over 100 female skippers and sailors taking part in the Lion Of Africa Women's Day Race in Table Bay. Grey skies, winter winds and a very uninviting lumpy sea proved no deterrent to the 15 yachts and lady crews taking part. With well known role models such as Marion Cole and Judy Provoyeur amongst the competitors taking the helm, it was heartening to see first timers and established female skippers and crews sailing against one another in a very testing and competitive regatta. With the guys firmly relegated to the administration and running of the race, there was no quarter given and none expected out on the water, although there was a lot less shouting than normal! Lion of Africa Insurance Company CEO, Fred Robertson, was quite frankly amazed and delighted at the number of women taking part in the regatta and has pledged his company's ongoing support and sponsorship for next years event. Speaking at the prize giving ceremony afterwards, he said that he had no idea that sailing was so well supported by women from all walks of life, and it proved that his company's vision of an equal and non prejudiced society was well founded. With generous support from sub sponsors who share this vision, and driven by the RCYC Ladies Association, this event will surely go from strength to strength.
Winner Spinnaker Division: Marion Cole - Wallbanger - Simonis 35
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