Amer Sports Too
| Designer | Bruce Farr |
|---|---|
| Brand | Nautor's Swan |
| Builder(s) | Composite Works (FRA) |
| Class association | Volvo Ocean 60 |
Amer Sports Too is a Volvo Ocean 60 yacht. It was notable as the only all-female crew in the race,[1] and was given special permission to sail with an extra crew member.[2] She finished eighth in the 2001–02 Volvo Ocean Race skippered by Lisa McDonald.[3]
- Lisa McDonald (USA) also United Kingdom Skipper
- Genevieve White (AUS) Navigator
- Anna Drougge (SWE) Trimmer and Sailmaker
- Emma Westmacott (GBR) also Australia Watch Captain
- Katie Pettibone (USA) Watch Captain
- Bridget Suckling (NZL) Bow
- Keryn Henderson (NZL) Foredeck, Helm and Medic
- Sharon Ferris (NZL) Trimmer and Helm
- Abigail Seager (GBR) Bow and Boat Captain
- Eleanor Hay (GBR) Pit and Trimmer
- Willenien Van Hoeve (NED) also Ireland Trimmer
- Klaartje Zuiderbaam (NED) Trimmer and Helm
- Melissa Purdy (USA) Trimmer and Helm
References
- ^ "Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2022". www.rolexsydneyhobart.com.
- ^ Volvo Ocean Race media (20 Sep 2001). "Thirteen girls now crewing Amer Sports Too in Volvo Race". www.sail-world.com.
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2015-09-19.
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