Perth, Western Australia - Ghems Revegetation Environmental

Ghems Revegetation Environmental sponsor the Women’s World Champions sailing team of Natalie and Jasmine Hill from the Nedlands Yacht Club in Perth Western Australia who took out the Women’s World Championship.

Elite Western Australian teams headed to the 2010 Hobie 16 World Championships in Weihai, Shangdon, China from 15 to 30 August 2010.

More than 400 sailors from nearly 30 countries including the United Kingdom, the United States, France, Germany, Brazil, Japan, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, the Fiji Islands, Spain, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand, and Australia, took part competing for youth, women's, masters, grand masters and open world titles.

Sister act, Natalie and Jasmine Hill of Nedlands Yacht Club held off Charlotte Picou and Julie Avron from France to claim the Women’s World Championship from a strong field including teams from France, Netherlands, Hong Kong, Philippines and USA. The girls battled under extreme pressure, knowing they could ill afford a slip up.  Determination, discipline and fitness saw them triumph over their competitors who have enjoyed lavish attendance by full time coaches.

Of the 56 Open World Championship 21 competitors were from Australia and 16 of those sailors were from Nedlands Yacht Club.

The Chinese hosts could not have been more helpful or hospitable.  No expense or courtesy was spared.  Free translators were provided and even a team of enthusiastic young men became available just to carry sailors' boats in and out of the water.

Further information including photos and U Tube footage can be found on the net.  www.hobieworlds.com