Women’s International Championship
Fierro to Lead Talented Mexican Team at Inaugural Women’s International Championship
Mexican Olympic Sailors Join Forces to Challenge for Women’s International Championship
Over the course of a half century of competitive sailing, Eliane Fierro has been involved in some ground-breaking regattas.
This September Fierro (left) will add another significant milestone to her impressive journey in sailing as she brings an all-Mexican team to the inaugural New York Yacht Club Women’s International Championship.
The inaugural edition of the New York Yacht Club International Women’s Championshipwill take place September 12 to 19 at the New York Yacht Club Harbour Court in Newport, R.I. The regatta will utilize the Club’s fleet of 20 IC37s. The 37-foot keelboat was designed by Mark Mills to a brief developed by the Club. The IC37 is a powerful, sporty platform that rewards cohesive crew work and athleticism. The International Women’s Championship is supported by founding partner Rolex and regatta sponsor Helly Hansen. The list of 20 confirmed skippers can be viewed here.
While bordered on both sides by terrific sailing waters, Mexico is not a traditional power in the sport. The country is still looking for its first Olympic sailing medal; a 10th in the London 2012 Olympics by four-time Olympian Tania Elías Calles (left) is the high point for Mexican sailors. All the more reason, according to Fierro, to put together a team with a strong national identity.
The team will include at least four Olympians with Mariana Aquilar (right), Elena Oetling and Calles joining Fierro.
Crew Finder Will Help Teams Complete Rosters
At the request of a handful of invited skippers, the New York Yacht Club has created a pathway for sailors interested in joining a qualified crew to express their desire to participate in the inaugural Women’s International Championship.
Interested sailors are encouraged to complete the Women’s International Championship Crew Finder by clicking here. The submitted information will only be available to qualified Women’s International Championship skippers.
