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South Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta

Following on from last year’s successful South Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta (SAWKR) with over 110 participants, we look forward to holding the event again on the October long weekend in 2023.
Thu 06 Apr 2023

Queenscliff Cruising Yacht Club is gearing up for its annual Queenscliff Cup and Commodore’s Trophy regatta to be contested over

Queenscliff Cruising Yacht Club (QCYC) is gearing up for its annual Queenscliff Cup and Commodore’s Trophy regatta to be contested over the Easter weekend 8-10 April 2023, an inclusive event, providing five races in an Open Division (Division 1) for the Queenscliff Cup with the additional opportunity for female regatta crew to take the helm for two designated races to contest the Commodore’s Trophy (Division 2) within the race schedule.
Wed 29 Mar 2023

Latisha Davenport: A Sailing Inspiration

Passionate sailor Latisha Davenport has been sailing consistently since sixth grade, smashing goals and expectations as she races competitively despite having been blind since birth.
Thu 23 Mar 2023

How She Sails: Sarah

I love the camaraderie, the friendships, the social aspect of working together as a team to get the boat moving. And every sail is different- no two sails are the same.  
How She Sails
Mon 20 Mar 2023

How She Sails: Maxine

My sailing journey has taken me through the Mediterranean, across the Atlantic Ocean, through the Eastern Caribbean island chain, to Culebra, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Bahamas and East Coast USA over the course of 2yrs living aboard.
How She Sails
Mon 20 Mar 2023

How She Sails: Erin

You can use the sport to enter wonderful genuine communities of like-minded people who love being on and off the water.
How She Sails
Mon 20 Mar 2023

Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Harbour Regatta marks International Women’s Day

On Wednesday 8 March, the world will celebrate International Women’s Day and Middle Harbour Yacht Club (MHYC), through its Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Harbour Regatta this weekend, celebrates all those women contesting the regatta, taking part in the on-water race management roles and those ashore who have administration roles.
Mon 06 Mar 2023

Get set for International Women's Day 2023!

Wednesday 8th March is the date set for International Women's Day (IWD) 2023, and we encourage clubs to kick start preparations now in advance with our SheSails templates.
Thu 09 Feb 2023

Discover Sailing with Jessica Watson Competition

To celebrate the launch of Jessica Watson’s Netflix biopic True Spirit Australian Sailing is giving you and a friend the chance to enjoy a special Discover Sailing experience with Jess herself!
Thu 09 Feb 2023

Women's World Match Racing Tour Announces 2023 Season

The Women’s World Match Racing Tour today announced the line-up of four events for its 2023 season including San Francisco, Annapolis, Le Havre, and Copenhagen. The Tour is the world’s only professional sailing series for women designed to promote and grow female participation in professional sailing. 
Thu 19 Jan 2023

She Sails at SYC – Watersports Centre Oxenford

The She Sails team of Instructors and mentors, led by Jasmine Ruck and Michaela Hanson, at Southport Yacht Club Oxenford Watersports Centre are experiencing a superb turnout for their She Sails event with 28 participants in their final event of 2022.
Wed 21 Dec 2022