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Lisa Blair sets World Sailing Speed Record

Australian record-breaking solo sailor Lisa Blair has set two new World Sailing Speed Records (to be ratified by WSSRC) for the fastest time Sydney to Auckland and first woman, solo monohull, record slicing an incredible 4 days off the record to finish in 8 days, 3 hours and 19 minutes
Wed 10 Apr 2024

Lisa Blair sets sail on world record attempt

Acclaimed Australian Solo Sailor Lisa Blair has departed from Sydney on Monday 1st April to attempt the World Sailing Speed Record as the fastest person and first woman to sail solo, non-stop and unassisted from Sydney to Auckland
Thu 04 Apr 2024

Happy International Women's Day!

To all female sailors, racers, beginners, those working in the sport, volunteering, officiating, or cruising, hope you have time to celebrate women today, and the push towards equality.
Fri 08 Mar 2024

Parky goes Pink Fundraiser

This is going to be a massive event @ PYC so get your diaries out and block out the weekend of Saturday March 2nd and Sunday March 3rd as Parky goes Pink to fundraise for breast cancer research!
Mon 26 Feb 2024

BYS Women’s Sportsboat Regatta

Registration is now open for the highly anticipated BYS Women’s Sportsboat Regatta, hosted by the Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron on March 16th and 17th, 2024
Fri 09 Feb 2024

2024 SheSails National Networking Online event – SAVE THE DATE!

Following the successful SheSails Leadership Conference in October, Australian Sailing is looking to hold another online event for SheSails club representatives and committee members on the the 7th March 2024, as part of celebrations to promote International Women’s Day. The event will hear from the winners of the 2023 SheSails State and National Awards and provide a chance for clubs to learn and share ideas with one another.
Thu 14 Dec 2023

Newcastle SheSails Open Regatta

RSYS members Danielle Gerace, Rhian Hughes, Natasha Miller and Karyn Gojnich last weekend joined Newcastle Yacht Club’s She Sails Open Regatta. Eight teams contested the event raced in the club’s fleet of Elliott 6s.
Thu 30 Nov 2023

Over 150 Sailors, Coaches and Volunteers worked together to create magic on and off the water

Jocelyn Webb writes, “The long weekend in October marks the start of Daylight Saving – and also the annual Ladies of the Sea two day Coaching regatta. LOTS regatta enables women to learn and grow sailing skills and solidify and make friendships in a safe, fun, nurturing and supportive environment. Over 150 sailors, coaches and volunteers representing nearly 30 clubs, 5 states and (even Hong Kong – LOTS is international!) worked together to create magic on and off the water.
Mon 13 Nov 2023

2023 Sydney Harbour Women’s Keelboat Series

Middle Harbour Yacht Club hosted the first of the five race 2023 Sydney Harbour Women’s Keelboat Series on Sunday 24 September and the 22 crews across two divisions enjoyed good racing conditions with a 7-10kt NE on an incoming tide.
Fri 27 Oct 2023

2023 John Messenger Women’s Match Racing Regatta

Brooke Wilson, Emily Keg, Jade Gavin, India Gilbert & Kyra Early have claimed the 2023 John Messenger Women’s Match Racing Regatta this weekend, hosted by the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia.
Mon 23 Oct 2023