One Girl’s Ocean Challenge Qualifies For The Mini Transat Race

One Girl's Ocean Challenge

Diane Reid will race across 4300 nautical miles in a 6.5 meter open class Mini…….single handedly! She is the third Canadian in history to qualify for this gruelling race. For those who have been following the One Girl’s Ocean Challenge here is an update on the progress.  This spring was an incredible season of successes.  After training in the Bay of Biscay in snow and sub zero conditions and racing in some incredible events like the Fastnet race, One Girl’s Ocean Challenge became the first Canadian woman and the third Canadian ever to qualify for the Mini Transat race, a 4,000 nautical mile race solo from France to Guadeloupe!  After a few months back at home in Toronto, working for the sponsors, racing and reconnecting with family and friends, they are back to France to take the start line of this amazing race. 

But first the big draw!  This Sunday the 1st at ABYC they will be drawing the winning ticket for a $5,000 travel certificate with GoWay Travel.  If you haven’t had a chance to buy a ticket yet, you can get your ticket online at http://www.onegirlsoceanchallenge.com/.  Just click on the donate button at the bottom of the home page, donate $100 for the purchase of a ticket you will be entered in the draw.  You’ve got great odds of one in two hundred! 

Everyone’s invited to ABYC on Sunday for the exciting draw!  One Girl’s Ocean Challenge is off to France on the second of September for the big start on October 13th.

www.onegirlsoceanchallenge.com

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