Anna has taken out the double...she is the undisputed queen of sailing for 2009, after winning the The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) Rolex World sailor of the year award she then took the US Rolex Sailor of the year award for the second year in a row. 

Tunnicliffe was chosen based on her outstanding achievement in a variety of boats and multiple disciplines during the qualifying period of September 1, 2008 to August 31, 2009. 'I’m honored to win such a huge award,' said Tunnicliffe after the awards ceremony in Korea. 'I’m honored to now be on the list with all the amazing sailors who won the award before me. It’s a great way to top off a fantastic year, and I’m very excited!' 

Zhik is very proud to be supplying "Team Tunnicliffe" with Anna in her new campaign to repeat Olympic gold in a new class, the womens match racing.