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SheSails - International Womens Day 2020

Australian Sailing has developed a range of SheSails artworks for clubs to utilise to showcase their support or to host an event in the lead up to / on International Women's Day, Sunday 8th March.
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LOTS of courage, competition & camaraderie

Has the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron ever witnessed such a sight – more than 90 women gathered on the lawn around Captain Karyn Gojnich to mark the successful conclusion of a successful weekend of women's sailing.

Second Women’s Laser Regatta an unmitigated success

Held over two days on the weekend of 28-29 September, the Women’s Laser Regatta, hosted by Double Bay Sailing Club, was an unmitigated success, attended and coached by some of Australia’s highest profile sailors, mixed in with keen young sailors on their way up.

RSYS Ladies of the Sea Regatta now open for entries!

Calling all female sailors! Join us for fun and friendly racing on beautiful Sydney Harbour on Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 October. Morning coaching sessions followed by short course racing. Open to keelboats & one design, spinnaker & non, All Female crew and Female Helm with mixed crew.

Cruising Yacht Club Hamilton Island launches She Sail Trophy Series

Wednesday 4th September saw the Cruising Yacht Club of Hamilton Island’s first race of the Twilight Series for 2019/2020. Not only that, it was the launch of the She Sails race, which the club has incorporated into their Twilight Series. The first and fifth Wednesday of each month is a She Sails Race, where the club encourages each team to have a female skipper and crew on board and they will compete for a separate She Sails trophy at the end of the season.

Brighton & Seacliff Yacht Club celebrating two major milestones

Brighton & Seacliff Yacht Club, and off the beach club in Adelaide, are celebrating their 100th season this year. They have also reached another milestone – electing their first female Commodore, Lisa Brock. Here is a short interview with Lisa.