On the global stage, women helms continue to make headlines. Martine Grael recently made history as the first woman to helm in the SailGP competition, leading the Mubadala Brazil SailGP Team with distinction. In the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, Annika Thomson continued to inspire, helming Ocean Crusaders J-Bird to secure the Jane Tate Memorial Trophy for the third consecutive year in 2024. Not far behind, Stephanie Kerin skippered Active Again to another strong finish, adding to her legacy as a previous winner of the coveted trophy. These achievements reflect the growing prominence of women skippers in both local and international sailing events.
