Queenscliff Cruising Yacht Club’s successful second running of their KISS (Keelboat Introduction to Sailing Savvy) program for women, by women, came to its pinnacle on Saturday 26 August 2023 with the 26nm Passage Rally from Brighton to Queenscliff. An early departure for the seven boats saw the 26 participants from around Victoria, take up lead roles of Helm, Navigator and Radio Operator supported by their boat owners and mentors.
Next in the lineup of Keynote Speakers for this year’s SheSails Leadership Conference is Olympic Silver Medallist and co-skipper of the Team Australia Challenge for the inaugural Women's America's Cup in 2024, Olivia Price.
I have met the most amazing people through sailing, including my husband! The team work and camaraderie is really rewarding and so many people give so much time, energy and expertise to the sport, volunteering to provide opportunities at all levels. It's a great example of the good people can do when they come together with a common interest.
Australian Sailing is thrilled to be partnering with Yachting New Zealand again and we are delighted to announce that guest speakers Kelly Hartzell and Tanya Peart (leading engineers from Emirates Team New Zealand - America's Cup) are confirmed in the lineup.
We were very lucky to be joined by esteemed yachtswoman Wendy Tuck at this month’s Cruising Division speaker evening. We had a full house, with 111 attendees joining us in the Carabella Room.
Lisa Blair is no stranger to the sailing Community. Her 2017 record attempt made front page news, captivating the nation as she courageously limped back to Cape Town after her dismasting
Registrations are now open for the highly anticipated 2023 SheSails Leadership Conference, which is set to feature an incredible lineup of keynote speakers from the Australian Sailing Team (AST), America’s Cup 2024 Team Australia Challenge (TAC) and Emirates Team New Zealand – America’s Cup (ETNZ).
Having received a Queensland Government grant, Australian Sailing Qld offered a package opportunity where, depending on current age and qualifications, young women could attend either an Instructor or Sailing Coach course, as well as a Race Management Day for a discounted price.
The NTWR is designed to develop women’s sailing skills and to promote and increase awareness of women is sailing. Join us for the 2023 Regatta this August 10th-13th.
Australian Sailing is excited to announce the return of the highly anticipated 2023 SheSails Leadership Conference, with this year’s event set to make waves by becoming the first ever SheSails event with an international lineup of industry speakers.
One final windward/leeward race on Port Phillip in Melbourne decided the winners of Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron’s (RMYS) Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta (AWKR) today and Melbourne dished up another beautiful winter’s day on the water, one to be remembered.
Sabina Rosser has plenty of knowledge to impart and a wealth of stories to share when it comes to those sailing at the Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta (AWKR), the Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron (RMYS) hosted premier event held since 1991.