Now in its fourth fabulous year, SAWKR invites women sailors across South Australia and nationally to jump on board with over 200 women who have already been part of our three-day regatta. Registrations are NOW OPEN.

SAWKR 2025 happens on the October long weekend (4-6 October), on Kaurna Country. We are hosted by the Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia, partnering with the Port Adelaide Sailing Club, and the Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron.

SAWKR is for women skippers and crews. We build women’s participation, skills and pathways into sailing, through leadership, fierce competition, camaraderie and networks. We are a unique addition to the growing national women’s sailing community. We’ll help you with boats, assembling crews, and joining boats. Community members can get a taste of women’s sailing – at the beach marquee with mystery guest commentators, by booking your spot on a spectator boat, dropping in to a club event, or volunteering. Want to know more, visit cycsa.com.au/sawkr or @SAWKR2025

We’re pumped to have Lou Hutton back to officiate at the Regatta. Lou is based with the Royal Melbourne Yacht Club and brings extensive national and international experience to our event. Divisions 1 and 2 keelboats, VX Ones, and Elliott 7s will run in Gulf St Vincent. Division 3 – for trailerable boats and small keelboats – will run on Port River. Trailerables and small keelboats can now choose between Gulf or River competition.

After the race adrenalin, off-water activities beckon – post-race BBQs, Dusk chill out at the River, and the Regatta Dinner, with ‘Adventures of a Sailor Girl’ Nic Douglass. Stay a day longer (Tuesday 7 October) and enjoy our ‘winedown’, touring Adelaide Hills wineries.

SAWKR is made possible by the City of Port Adelaide Enfield Community Events Grant, and our growing band of sponsors and supporters. Join us for an amazing weekend. Tell your friends. See you there!

Event Details

WHAT: South Australian Women's Keelboat Regatta

WHEN: Saturday 4th to Monday 6th October 2025

WHERE: Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia

CONTACT: Phone 08 8248 4222 or email sawkr@cycsa.org

MORE INFO: cycsa.com.au/sawkr or @SAWKR2025