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Sweden's Anna Östling and her Wings Sailing team gear up for an all-Scandinavian final against Denmark's Lea Vogelius and WOW Racing at the KDY Women's Match Race. This matchup could set the tone for the entire 2026 Women's World Match Racing Tour season.
After three intense days of qualifying on Rungsted Harbour, Östling's experienced crew, featuring Anna Holmdahl White, Linnea Wennergren, Jenny Axhede, Svea Sahlin, and Annika Carlunger, showcases their dominance by defeating the current Women’s Match Racing World Champions, Match in Pink, led by Pauline Courtois, with a decisive 3-1 in the semifinals. Östling expresses confidence, stating, “We love sailing the DS37's,” while acknowledging the skill of Vogelius and her team throughout the week.
This final is a rematch from the 2023 KDY Women's Match Race, where Östling triumphed. Both teams are well-versed in the challenges posed by the larger DS37 yachts. With crucial Tour points on the line, this final promises to be a thrilling encounter as the 2026 season kicks off, underlining the significance of the KDY Women's Match Race, a cornerstone event of the Women's World Match Racing Tour since its inception in 2022.
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