Photo / PhotosportOlympian Erica Dawson is set to make her SailGP racing debut, with the league unveiling a new six-person configuration to be used in Cadiz, Spain, this weekend. "It's a really great step forward for the female athletes to be in the thick of it, witnessing it all, getting in and helping wherever we can – tactics, strategy and communications. Erica Dawson (right) will get to sail on race day in Cadiz this weekend. Still in its first year, SailGP teams have been active in their recruitment, training and development of female athletes. In a statement, SailGP said fans can expect to see more female athletes onboard going forward, with the exception of December's event in Sydney due to limitations presented by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Source: New Zealand Herald October 07, 2021 22:18 UTC