This original competition is created by and for women and consists of being the fastest on technical courses. In order to do so, the crews must be made up of only women, 5 in number, who must show solidarity and initiative to sail in a good group cohesion on the J80.
This event is organized by the Club Nautique APCC, which encourages the practice of this sport by women. It received the 3 e prize in the "Mixed" category at the Responsible Sport Trophies on December 3rd. Partners also support this approach, such as 727 Sailbags, Marine Pool" We join because we are convinced that the presence of women in a team is a real added value." or Plastimo, which for the occasion offers pink compasses (capsule collection) to the participants. " This compass is a nod from the women of the workshop to the women who navigate and animate the water bodies. We are delighted to see more and more of them and their opinion is very valuable to us" explains Cathy Milien, Director of Communications.
The navigators will wear the colours of the NGO Plan, which is mobilizing for the freedom of girls around the world but also to make young children free adults.
This weekend is an opportunity for sportswomen to showcase their skills, exchange on their practice and discuss the place of women in sport. As the obstacles to the development of sport for women are the same, whatever the discipline, the Women's Cup organisation has decided to create bridges between the different practices. Thus, high level athletes will be present within the crews.
Gaelle Le Hir and Pauline Coatanea, pivot and captain - right wing of the NLAH, will board the crew "avenirdusport.fr" skippered by Catherine Lepesant, 5th in the Beijing Olympics Yngling series.
See you this weekend in Pornichet for the Women's Cup
Last year it was Les Princesses de Bretagne, skippered by Pauline Courtois, who won the trophy, which they are putting back into play this year.
PROGRAM
Friday, March 6th
- 1:30 to 5:00 pm: Navigation to get the boat in hand
- 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm: Confirmation of registrations, inventory and preparation of boats
- 7:30 p.m.: Opening Ceremony of the Women's Cup
Saturday, March 7th
- 8:30 am to 9:30 am: Confirmation of registrations
- 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.: inventory and preparation of boats
- 10:30 a.m.: Briefing
- 11:30 am: One or more races to follow
- 7:30 p.m.: Round Table - Crew Dinner
Sunday, March 8th
- 9:00 a.m.: Briefing
- 10:00 a.m.: Provision, one or more races to follow
- 4:30 p.m.: Awards Ceremony
