How She Sails: Laura
I will never forget the adrenaline rush at the start of the Sydney to Hobart.
How She Sails
Age Group: 26-34
Sailor
How She Sails: Kelly
I love it when my hair sticks out sideways when I get off the boat because it has been a drenching good day.
How She Sails
Age Group: 45-54
Sailor
Race Official
Instructor
Club Volunteer
on water volunteer
Club administrator
Club Management
Mon 18 May 2020
How She Sails: Catherine
I became involved in the sailing club while my son was sailing and stayed after he moved on, mostly driving safety boats.
How She Sails
Age Group: 55-64
Sailor
on water volunteer
Parent
Mon 18 May 2020
How She Sails: Sarah
I worked as the physiotherapist for the Australian Paralympic Sailing Team for 8 years
How She Sails
Age Group: 45-54
Sailor
Race Official
Club Volunteer
on water volunteer
Parent
Wed 13 May 2020
How She Sails: Rebecca
I didn't start sailing until I was 40 and had absolutely no sailing experience whatsoever.
How She Sails
Age Group: 35-44
Sailor
Club Volunteer
on water volunteer
Wed 13 May 2020
How She Sails: Margaret
Give it a go. Find a boat/crew you are happy with and learn as much as you can.
How She Sails
Age Group: 75+
Sailor
Race Official
Club Volunteer
on water volunteer
Club administrator
Committee Member
Parent
Wed 13 May 2020
How She Sails: Lana
I like sailing because it’s not about strength or who’s the tallest, anyone can sail, it’s about strategy and skill.
How She Sails
Age Group: 0-17
Sailor
Wed 13 May 2020
How She Sails: Kristen
Sailing allows you to travel all over the state/nation and world.
How She Sails
Age Group: 18-25
Sailor
Instructor
Club Volunteer
Wed 13 May 2020
How She Sails: Karen
Getting to know the kids and parents and following their sailing journey is the best
How She Sails
Age Group: 35-44
Club administrator
Wed 13 May 2020
How She Sails: Heather
I have enjoyed amazing lifelong social interaction with like-minded people.
How She Sails
Age Group: 65-74
Sailor
Race Official
Instructor
Club Volunteer
on water volunteer
Club Flag Officer
Committee Member
Parent
Wed 13 May 2020
How She Sails: Eloise
My Dad has always been a keen sailor, so I've been sailing all my life really
How She Sails
Age Group: 26-34
Sailor
Instructor
Coach
Mon 11 May 2020
How She Sails: Clare
When I sail I feel absolutely focussed. It's like mindfulness for me, but with some adrenaline and hardcore exercise thrown in.
How She Sails
Age Group: 35-44
Sailor
Mon 11 May 2020
How She Sails: Christine
Ex husband and I would, every winter, sail from Brisbane to the Whitsundays in our yacht, and have a month up there
How She Sails
Age Group: 65-74
Sailor
Race Official
Instructor
Coach
Club Volunteer
on water volunteer
Club administrator
Club Management
Club Flag Officer
Committee Member
High Performance Management
Marine Industry
Mon 11 May 2020
How She Sails: Alison
In my job I love the variety of the work and being able to provide support and information to promote sailing.
How She Sails
Age Group: 55-64
Sailor
on water volunteer
National Sporting Organisation
Mon 11 May 2020
How She Sails: Addison
I love sailing because it’s fun, different and I like being on the water and around nature.
How She Sails
Age Group: 0-17
Sailor
Mon 11 May 2020
How She Sails: Claire
It's not just a sport, its a past time and can become a way of life.
How She Sails
Age Group: 35-44
Sailor
Club Volunteer
Sport Promoter
National Sporting Organisation
Marine Industry
Mon 11 May 2020
How She Sails: Melanie
I went Sailing at a school camp and loved it
How She Sails
Age Group: 18-25
Sailor
Instructor
Coach
Club Flag Officer
Mon 11 May 2020
How She Sails: Monique
It's been a fabulous journey, stepping out of my comfort zone many times
How She Sails
Age Group: 55-64
Sailor
Instructor
Mon 11 May 2020