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Anette Melsom Myhre, a competitive sailor and former Snipe world champion, currently leads the shorthanded sailing rankings in Norway.0:11 Driven by pandemic-related restrictions that limited crewed racing, Myhre shifted her focus to shorthanded and family-team events, including regattas like Ferdinand and Tusar.0:37 She emphasizes that shorthanded sailing provides a unique opportunity for sailors of all experience levels to contribute actively on board, moving away from traditional roles where one person handles the helm while others manage lines.9:15

Beyond her personal racing, Myhre chairs the Oslofjordens seilsforening, a club based in Blommenholm that utilizes five JOD70s to facilitate participation in the Seilsportsligaen.2:09 The club has grown to 52 members, ranging from juniors to experienced sailors, and focuses on lowering the barrier to entry by providing loaner boats.3:28 Myhre advocates for increased female participation in competitive sailing, noting that while many girls start in the sport, retention rates often drop compared to boys.7:31 She suggests that the high-intensity, short-course format of the Seilsportsligaen helps build social networks and keeps younger sailors engaged.12:44

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