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What's On in May

May brings a strong focus on skill development, confidence building, and connecting women and girls across the sailing community. With a mix of coaching programs, regattas, and pathway events, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved, improve your sailing, and meet like-minded female sailors this month.
Wed 29 Apr 2026

WISC Regatta 2026 brings out Female Helms

Sandringham Yacht Club staged their annual WISC (Women in Sailing Challenge) regatta on Sunday 1 March for their two race short course racing division which included hosting Race Day 2 of the Port Phillip Women’s Championship Series (PPWCS) attracting boats from other clubs
Wed 11 Mar 2026

Collaboration leads to Balance the Scales for IWD 2026

With International Women’s Day celebrated annually on 8 March, this year’s theme “Balance the Scales” prompted a new collaborative event with ORCV KISS Training Program joining forces with SYC Women’s Development Program to present an interactive forum event  “Pathways to Balance the Scales” held at SYC on Monday 2 March.
Wed 11 Mar 2026

What’s On in March — Sail Our Way

March is shaping up to be an action-packed month for women and girls with Sail Our Way! From high-performance foiling to dinghy clinics and club racing, there’s something for everyone. Dive in and discover the hands-on, inclusive experiences waiting for you on the water this month.
Tue 24 Feb 2026

What’s On in February — Sail Our Way

February promises plenty of action on the water for women and girls with Sail Our Way. The program continues to deliver inclusive, hands-on sailing opportunities, whether you’re taking your first steps on a dinghy or sharpening your racing skills.
Fri 16 Jan 2026

Port Phillip Women’s Championship Series 2025-2026 seeks to unite women

The 2025-2026 summer sailing season is hotting up with the return of the Port Phillip Women’s Championship Series, a great opportunity for all aspiring female keelboat sailors to step up to lead roles, own your job and hone your sailing skills, whilst uniting with other women from around other bay clubs.
Tue 25 Nov 2025

Many a great idea has been hatched over a long lunch

Many a great idea has been hatched over a long lunch. And just as many disappear by the next mornings’ coffee. But thanks to a group of forward-thinking ladies with connections to Manly 16ft Skiff Club, a proposal mapped out over a few bottles of wine, seafood and a cheese plate at Peats Bite on the Hawkesbury morphed into one of the great initiatives of recent times.
Fri 07 Nov 2025

Registrations Now Open for the 2025 SheSails International Conference

Registrations are now open for the 2025 SheSails International Conference as part of World Sailing’s Steering the Course festival for women in sailing, set to celebrate and elevate women in sailing with a powerful lineup of international and Australian speakers.
Tue 26 Aug 2025