| First held | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Type | match racing event on the Women's International Match Racing Series |
| Classes | Fareast 28R |
| Venue | Lysekil, Sweden |
| Champion | Camilla Ulrikkeholm (2015) |
| Most titles | Camilla Ulrikkeholm (5) |
| Website | lysekilwomensmatch |
Lysekil Women's Match is an annual match racing sailing competition and event on the World Match Racing Tour. It is sailed in Fareast 28R yachts (2019).
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