L’Oréal Racing Team gears up for inaugural Puig Women’s America’s Cup
French Orient Express – L’Oréal Racing Team is gearing up for the historic first-ever Puig Women’s America’s Cup in Barcelona. This event brings together some of France’s most talented women sailors and is seen as a potential gamechanger for women in yacht racing.
Led by skipper and trimmer Manon Audinet, the squad includes accomplished sailors such as Pauline Courtois, Audrey Ogereau, Aloïse Retornaz, and Amélie Riou. The team is fully integrated within the Orient Express Racing Team and is ready to compete in this prestigious event.
The Women’s America’s Cup will follow a similar format to the recent UniCredit Youth America’s Cup, with 12 teams divided into two groups. After the Qualification Series, the top teams will advance to the Semi-Final and Final Match Race to compete for the Puig Women’s America’s Cup Trophy.
The Match Race is scheduled for 13 October, and Orient Express – L’Oréal Racing Team is determined to give their best performance. For more information on the team and the event, visit orientexpressracingteam.americascup.com/en/team/women.
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