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Keynote speakers confirmed for SheSails National Conference event

Sarah Styles, Director of the Office for Women in Sport and Recreation, has been confirmed as one of the keynote speakers for the inaugural SheSails National Leadership Conference.

Thu 12 Aug 2021

Five incredible women deliver Fresh Perspectives

Fresh Perspectives – a SheSails Networking Event was held on Friday 23rd July with five incredible and engaging women taking to the stage at Brisbane Sailing Squadron to talk about how sailing has impacted their lives.

Thu 12 Aug 2021

How She Sails: Jenny

I enjoy the "sweet spot" when the boat, the crew, the wind and the waves are just right.

How She Sails Age Group: 65-74 Sailor Race Official Instructor Club Volunteer on water volunteer Club administrator Club Management Committee Member

Fri 09 Jul 2021

Navigation Equipment – A SheSails Online Workshop

Ever wondered about the navigation equipment on board? What the navigator is doing or responsible for to not only get you around the racetrack quickly but to get you safety there and back?

Thu 08 Jul 2021

How your club can become involved in Steering the course

World Sailing’s Steering the Course, a women's sailing festival will bring together sailing communities from all backgrounds, with events taking place in multiple countries at the same time.

Thu 24 Jun 2021

How Protests Work - A SheSails Online Workshop

Ever wondered about how the protest process works? An interactive webinar evening by women for women discussing the processes behind protests.

Tue 08 Jun 2021

Mooloolaba Yacht Club Announces 2021 MYC Women’s Keelboat Regatta

Entries will open this month for the third Mooloolaba Yacht Club (MYC) Women’s Keelboat Regatta, to be held from July 30 to August 1, 2021. All-women crews from around Australia are invited to participate – but will need to be quick, as the number of entries is limited and the event sold out within hours last year.

Tue 08 Jun 2021

Steering the Course in Australia with SheSails National Leadership Conference

Australian Sailing is officially launching its inaugural SheSails National Leadership Conference event, to coincide with World Sailing’s first ever women’s sailing celebration, Steering the Course.

Thu 27 May 2021

Bullet takes aim at Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta

After a successful campaign in the Port Phillip Women’s Championship Series (PPWCS) hosted by Australian Sailing, Bullet from SYC skippered by Robyn Ragauskas is preparing for the Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta (AWKR) to be held at Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend 11th to 14th June 2021.

Thu 13 May 2021

BLISS 2021 - A Beautiful Day and Challenging Conditions

A beautiful warm day with Northerly winds provided lively racing for the final day in the Port Phillip Women’s Championship Series – the BLISS Regatta at Royal Brighton Yacht Club.

Thu 06 May 2021

Women’s Australian Match Racing Championships

The South of Perth Yacht Club in Western Australia will host the Australian National Match Racing Championships for Women over four days from 16 – 19 September 2021.

Tue 04 May 2021

Light conditions made for some spectacular spinnaker runs for the Shirley Freeman Trophy on Anzac Day

Light conditions made for some spectacular spinnaker runs under grey Melbourne skies in the rescheduled Shirley Freeman race held at the Hobson’s Bay Yacht Club on Sunday 25th April. It’s great that we’ve been able to run four of the five races in the Port Phillip Women’s Championship Series so far given the challenges of Covid lockdowns and weather cancellations.

Wed 28 Apr 2021

Entries open 30th Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta

Entries are open for the 30th Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta (AWKR) hosted by Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron over the Queen’s Birthday Weekend, 12- 14 June 2021.

Tue 27 Apr 2021

SheSails makes a splash in Tasmania

The inaugural Combined Clubs Women’s Keelboat Regatta in Hobart was a resounding success with Team Salter taking the crown and calls across the fleet to make it an annual event.

Mon 26 Apr 2021

SheSails ready to make its mark in Tasmania

Tasmania's inaugural Combined Clubs Women’s Keelboat Regatta is set to feature sailor and pioneer Jessica Watson OAM.

Tue 13 Apr 2021

What is that? A SheSails Safety Equipment Workshop

Ever wondered why a knife is taped to the vang, or how a life raft is deployed? Join our interactive webinar evening by women for women discussing on board safety equipment.

Mon 12 Apr 2021

WA Para Sailing - Festival of SheSails 2021

To coincide with International Women’s Day 2021 Australian Para Sailing Champion Robert Crofts and Australian Para Sailing Coach Grant Alderson have launched the inaugural WA Para Sailing - Festival of SheSails hosted by the Royal Perth Yacht Club.

Tue 30 Mar 2021

WASS Women on Water – Windsurfers & Wings Weekend

A couple of weeks ago twenty four eager and excited young ladies descended on South of Perth Yacht Club for a weekend of fun and challenge on water. The goal of the weekend was to connect, learn new skills, have a great time and create momentum in the women’s sailing movement in Perth.

Tue 30 Mar 2021