Successes over 1998/99 at top-level whilst competing in two entirely different disciplines of the sport at the same time demonstrates Shirley’s skill and versatility, with current placings of 1st on the Women’s Match Racing Rankings, and 3rd on the Europe Class Rankings.

Europe Single Handed Women

August 1998 – Europe World Championship (Grade W) – 2nd
September 1998 – Sydney Harbour Olympic Test Event (Grade 1) – 5th
January 1999 - Europe World Championship (Grade W) – 3rd
April 1999 – Semaine Olympique Francaise (Grade 1) – 4th
July 1999 – Europe Dinghy European Championship (Grade 1) – 2nd
September 1999 – Sydney Harbour Olympic Test Event (Grade 1) – 3rd

Open and Women’s Match Race

September 1998 – Tuborg Golden Lady Cup (Grade 2) – 2nd
June 1999 – Tuborg Golden Lady Cup (Grade 2) – 2nd
June 1999 – BOAT/U.S. Santa Maria Cup (Grade 1) – 2nd
June 1999 – Midnight Sun Ladies Match (Grade 2) – 3rd