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Justine Wiborg and a youth crew from Asker, Norway, are campaigning the Half Tonner Blues in preparation for the international regatta at Hankø.0:17 The team, consisting of five sailors aged 15 and 16, transitioned from the RS Feva class to the larger racing yacht.2:10 Wiborg, who began helming Half Tonners at age nine, credits her early experience in Optimist dinghies and Feva racing for her ability to maintain the concentration required to steer the larger boat.0:39 The crew secured the use of Blues through owner Martin and intends to compete in local Sunday regattas throughout the winter season to build experience.2:59 Their primary objective is the upcoming summer regatta at Hankø, which expects a fleet of up to 500 boats.2:51 The team recently participated in a winter regatta in December, finishing second in their own estimation while gaining experience in cold-weather racing conditions.3:33

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