Trailblazing All-Women Group Crewsaver United in Sea Angling Basic, Championing Most cancers Consciousness
by Emma York 2 Jul 11:00 UTC
20-23 June 2024
Group Crewsaver United on the Sea Angling Basic © Crewsaver
Group Crewsaver, the primary all-ladies fishing crew to enter the Sea Angling Basic, made an indelible mark on the occasion, held from June 20-23, 2024, at Premier Marina Port Solent, UK. With lower than ten hours collectively on the water earlier than the competitors, the crew confronted two days of intense fishing in testing and hard Solent situations.
Competing in opposition to 33 boats and over 90 anglers, the crew of 4; Gemma Robins, Hannah Burywood, Izzy George and Emma York, displayed outstanding dedication and teamwork, all whereas elevating consciousness for Most cancers Analysis UK by sporting their brilliant pink Crewsaver Crewfit Sport 165N lifejackets.
The competitors kicked off with a promising begin as Group Crewsaver started catching Clean-Hounds inside minutes on day one, lifting their spirits and setting a optimistic tone.
Regardless of dealing with additional challenges on day two, together with an anchor concern, the crew’s resolve solely grew stronger. The misfortune united them, showcasing their laborious work and dedication.
After the 2 days, all outcomes have been collated and prizes awarded to the longest of every species, greatest small boat, junior and woman. For the second 12 months working Gemma Robins was offered with Greatest Girl Angler and devoted the award to the crew, saying “This is not the very best Girl award, this ought to be for the very best Women, as a result of with out all the ladies I would not be receiving this. That is for all the Crewsaver women.”
“We got here into this competitors with minimal time on the water collectively, however our shared ardour for fishing and elevating consciousness for most cancers analysis introduced us collectively in a robust approach,” stated Izzy George, Survitec Advertising Supervisor and Group Crewsaver angler. “The robust situations solely strengthened our bond, and it was unimaginable to see how we supported one another by way of each problem. I hope our journey conjures up others to embrace the game and get up for causes they imagine in.”
