News - 2014

17:29 Thursday 8 Aug 2013 Sue Pelling/CWLLadies Day competitors' quotes from Day 6 of Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week

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Raya Al Habsi (25) – one of the two female sailors aboard Oman Air-Musandam. Al Habsi, has only been sailing two years but is now a member of the Omani offshore team and she is taking part in the Rolex Fastnet Race on Sunday.

“I had such a fun day’s sailing. This is my first time in Cowes and to be with so many boats on the water is overwhelming, particularly with so many different types of boats.

“I think Ladies Day is a great idea. I have sailed in other ladies days around the world but I am certain this is the biggest. I am keen to see what happens at the Ladies Day presentation later tonight.

“I am looking forward the Rolex Fastnet Race. We predict a 32 hour race so it’s going to be a quick one.”

Dee Caffari – aboard the MOD 70 Oman Air-Musandam. Paul Goodison, Olympic gold medallist  was also onboard.

“We were blessed with classic Cowes Week weather for Ladies Day today with sunshine all day and a really good breeze in the western Solent. We experienced zero winds to great sailing conditions. It was great for the majority of sailors out there because a day when the wind increased throughout the day which builds confidence, so all those ladies new to sailing will have enjoyed a typical day and the best of Aberdeen Asset Management today. It would have been a great day for everyone.”

Amanda Phillips – guest of Sovereign Capital aboard the Farr-designed Venomous which finished sixth in Class 1 today.

“I had a fantastic day’s racing. I’ve only been sailing twice before and today was in probably the best conditions we could have hoped for. I really think the Ladies Day theme is great. Not only were we fortunate enough to pick up a spot prize on the water today – some delightful Elemis beauty products and discount voucher – but it was great to see so many people really involve themselves in the whole ladies day theme by wearing pink.”