The WMSC Lady Skippers Race, 2023 18 June, 2023

Thanks to everyone who helped to make this year's Lady Skippers Race a great success!

• 27 boats from five clubs competed in two divisions for wonderful prizes from sponsors
• Over $1800 was raised for Chicks in Pink/Mater Foundation
• An estimated 100 women participated on water and the post-race presentation was a lively conclusion to a great day
• Amii Hamaton skippered Mr Magoo to first place in division 1
• Linley Vinton on Black Dog took out the first division trophy for best performing boat with the greatest proportion of women on board for the third consecutive year!
•  Judy Carter turned in a fabulous performance to skipper Thanet to first place in division 2.

Full results can be accessed here on the WMSC website.

Huge thanks to the local businesses and WMYC Patron Joan Pease who donated prizes for the charity raffle, including Majestic Cinemas, Seascape Marine Designs, Fernwood Fitness Capalaba and Bayside Optometry.

Thanks also to the Redlands Photography Group who documented the day and to Graeme Sharp at Coastal Marine Buyers Agency & Coastal Marine Boat Sales who provided the media boat. Thanks also go to Annie Hollywood, Gregor Popp provided vital land-based support with presentation set-up and raffle ticket sales.

Thanks also to our wonderful sponsors:

While the primary aim of the Lady Skippers Race was to support women in stepping up to racing, our fundraising success has also been recognised. A certificate of appreciation from Chicks in Pink/Mater Foundation is now on display in the WMYC club house.