The 2008 Australian Women’s Match Racing Championship is being held at Fremantle Sailing Club from Saturday 30 August to Tuesday 2 September. (Click here to view report on freodoctor.com.au)

Competitors from around Australia have travelled to WA to compete in this event. This Championship is a pathway for Olympic Selection for the 2012 Games, where for the first time Women’s Match Racing will be an event.

The teams competing are:

Katie Spithill (Royal Prince Alfred Y.C.) Current ISAF World Ranking 6
Nicky Souter (Royal Prince Alfred Y.C.) Current ISAF World Ranking 10
Amanda Scrivenor (The Cruising Y.C. of Australia) Current ISAF World Ranking 47
Lucinda Whitty (Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron) Current ISAF World Ranking 48
Kate Aulich (Sandringham Y.C.) Current ISAF World Ranking 138
Kirstin Norris (Canberra Y.C.) Current ISAF World Ranking 156
Sandy Anderson (Royal Freshwater Bay Y.C.)

Yesterday was registration and practice sessions. All competitors were able to take the J24s out and put them through their paces on the local waters off Fremantle.

Today sees the start of the Round Robins and spectators are more than welcome.

Although a little overcast the forecast is for 5-10 knots this morning. All competitors are currently on the water preparing for the first flight of the day.

The Race Officer is hoping to complete all 7 flights scheduled for today and make a start on the next series of Round Robins.

Results after 7 flights of Round Robin 1:

Katie SPITHILL: 5 wins
Nicky SOUTER: 5 (Subject to Protest)
Amanda SCRIVENOR: 4
Lucinda WHITTY: 3
Kirstin NORRIS: 2
Kate AULICH: 1
Sandy ANDERSON: 0