Sunshine for closing Ladies Day Race of Audi Winter Series

7:07 AM Sun 25 Jul 2010 GMT

'The crew of Erica J decked out in Lucille Ball wigs Louise Stevenson skippered it to a win in non spinnaker division B.' ACE Marine Photography &copy Click Here to view large photo

The 65 starters in today's closing ladies day race of the Audi Winter Series, were greeted with a sun drenched Sydney Harbour, warm winter temperatures of 15C and a steady 8 knots of sou' south-easterly breeze, in the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia organised race. Many boats got into the true spirit of the day dressing up in colourful costumes and wigs including the start boat led by Principal Race Officer Jennifer Birdsall. The team onboard 61 year old Erica J, with Louise Stevenson at the helm got into the fun of the day with each crew member wearing a ...

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by Jennifer Crooks, CYCA media

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