The Challenge is a crystal sculpture, showing a laser-cut image of the FD and of the World on a carbon fiber basement.
The Trophy has been presented in 2003 by the IFDCO President Alberto Barenghi to the World Championship in Melbourne.
The challenge is awarded to the first woman helmsman classified overall in the World Championship and passes to the new winner each year.
Besides the challenge, since 2008 two trophies are awarded by the IFDCO President, Alberto Barenghi, to the winner, helmsman and crew. The trophies are performed in crystal and show a laser-cut image of the FD.
| Year | Winner Helm | Winner Crew | Nationality | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Marleen van Ballegooijen | Netherlands | Melbourne (AUS) | |
| 2004 | Dolores Sanchez-Herrero | Javier Higuera | Spain | Warnemünde (GER) |
| 2005 | Peggy Bahr | Torsten Bahr | Germany | Balatonfoldvar (HUN) |
| 2006 | Tanja Heijink | Nettie van der Valk | Netherlands | St. Petersburgh - FL (USA) |
| 2007 | Peggy Bahr | Torsten Bahr | Germany | Mar Menor - Murcia (ESP) |
| 2008 | Dolores Sanchez-Herrero | Javier Higuera | Spain | Napier (NZL) |
| 2009 | Peggy Bahr | Torsten Bahr | Germany | Medemblick (NED) |
| 2010 | Sabina Lutcan | Lupescu Dragos | Romania | Costanta (ROU) |