What a pleasant surprise! After years of wishing there was another women's team sailing a similar boat to my preference, I have the privilege of consession. That is, while I would prefer someone else acquire a multihull, I have been given the opportunity to skipper an all women's team aboard a Lindenberg 28. Two other L28s compete in our monthly and annual women's events so at least I can measure my abilaity in a more competitive style than having a more dissimilar style of boat.
The real honor is that this particular L28 was owned and skippered by Sherry Beckett. Sherry raced Fast Lane for nearly 10 years in the Melbourne area and built a respectable reputation with her seamanship and hard work keeping the women sailing. Then, just two days ago Rochelle Y., one of her former crew, who now skippers Mouse, another L28, bequeathed me with 3 of her original Fast Lane t-shirts. Wow, I don't know who to thank the most:
Sherry for leaving me a trail to follow (she is currently circumnavigating the globe).
Rochelle for convincing the new Fast Lane owners to enter into the women's series.
Will G. and Phil S. the current owners for agreeing to letting me skipper.
Tom K. for his excellent coaching.
The new crew who are proving to be 'fast women' regarding the learning curve.
Dan S. that special guy I always come home to.
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