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MILLY BENNETT WINS THE 2017 GWEN SLADE REGATTA

The Gwen Slade regatta is a one design Etchells regatta with women at the helm of each boat . The regatta started in 1981 by Russell Slade in honour of his wife Gwen , and to encourage women sailors .

This year , Milly Bennett and her team , sailing in Commodore Ian Audsley ’ s Kalika III sailed with precision in the challenging conditions to win two out of the three races to take out the 2017 Gwen Slade Regatta for the second time . Milly also won the 2015 Gwen Slade Regatta in Kalika II .

Katie Pellew and her team , which included Nina Curtis sailing in Seawings , had an enjoyable event taking 2nd place , and with both Katie and crew member Angela Farrell pregnant they technically sailed six up ? Protest ?

Third place went to Hannah Lanz and her Youth Development team with Head Coach Tom Spithill who did very well against more experienced competition .

The conditions were very tough to navigate through Pittwater but , on a positive note , the competitors enjoyed some autumn sun . Congratulations to all those who competed and a big thanks to all the Race Officials and the members who volunteered their Etchells .

RESULTS ARE AS FOLLOWS

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