As many as 120 sailboats will race on the Scheldt towards the Linkeroever marina on Oct. 19.
One of the teams participating in this Antwerp Race is that of Antwerp's Sigrid Huyghe. She leads a sailing team consisting only of women.
Sailor and gynecologist Sigrid Huyghe: "On a men's boat, everyone does their own thing. We women are forced to work together."
"Piracy in the Rolex Fastnet Race"
Sister teams Swanne Bonny and Sailing for Think Pink christened their magnificent Swan 46 MK II Anne Bonny on Easter Monday.
"Fully female Belgian sailing team participates in challenging race for the first time: 'They brave not only the waves, but also prejudices"
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