Katie Miller and Hannah Jenner join forces
by Katie Miller Racing 15 Apr 2009 15:54 BST
Katie Miller and Hannah Jenner join forces ©
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Both Katie and Hannah have single handed aspirations for the coming years, but this year will see them team up together onboard bluQube for a selection of high profile double handed races.
Katie recently announced the title sponsorship of her project by accounting software company bluQube¸ in the run up to her entry into the OSTAR this year. Together, the girls will compete in a selection of RORC double handed races, with the major event this year being the RORC Rolex Fastnet Race.
Hannah Jenner, 28, most recently tasted success as skipper of the Clipper yacht Glasgow Scotland with Style, finishing 3rd overall and accumulating podium positions on seven races. Fresh from the Clipper Round The World Race, Hannah now has solo sailing ambitions; her next stop the Velux 5 Oceans in 2010.
Combining Katie’s shorted handed and solo experience with Hannah’s extensive pool of ocean racing knowledge, the girls should prove to be a formidable duo.
Commenting on the partnership, Hannah said, “I am very excited to be sailing with Katie. She has already proven herself as one to watch on the solo racing scene and I am looking forward to learning from her impressive single handed experience.”
For the next week, Katie and Hannah will be based at Dean and Reddyhoff’s new Portland Marina, where they will train onboard in a variety of conditions in preparation for their upcoming races.
Katie commented, “I am thrilled that Hannah has agreed to team up with me onboard bluQube. This is a fantastic opportunity to combine our knowledge and really push the boat and ourselves to the next level. I know we are both going to have a fantastic time.”