Elliott 6 metres named
Elliott 6 metre Women's match racing yachts Credit:
Yachting New Zealand
Two of New Zealand’s legendary women sailors have been honoured with the naming of Yachting New Zealand’s new Elliott 6 metre Women’s match racing yachts.
Today New Zealand’s Governor General officially named the yachts Barbara Kendall and Leslie Egnot in front of a crowd of sailors, sponsors, media and friends of Yachting New Zealand.
The names were chosen after a nationwide competition where yacht club members submitted their suggestions to a panel of judges for their consideration. The winning entry came from Freerk Kempkers of Waikawa Boating Club in Picton.