Seventy-five years ago come December, two daring women took part in the second running of the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, paving the way for other women to contest the 628 nautical mile race in a sport that was considered a 'man's domain'.

Tue 10 Nov 2020

New female series set for Sydney

The 2020-21 Sydney Harbour Women's Keelboat Series will bring together female sailors from across Sydney - and we want your participation too!

Tue 13 Oct 2020

B2K YACHT RACE. A first.

The 2020 Brisbane to Keppel yacht race was quite the adventure.

Thu 17 Sep 2020

The inaugural Northern Territory Womenâ€™s Keelboat Regatta shines

The inaugural Northern Territory Womenâ€™s Keelboat Regatta was held over the 15 & 16 August from Darwin Sailing Club. Â Final figures had 80 sailors, making up 13 crews over 3 divisions.

Fri 21 Aug 2020

The Women's Regatta Notice of Race (NOR) is LIVE!

Please note, due to the current COVID-19 public health advice and the safety plan adopted by Double Bay Sailing Club, the format of the regatta will be different from previous years.

Thu 13 Aug 2020

The first ever NT Womens Keelboat Regatta (NTWKR) set to kick off in Darwin

Dues to the AWKR being cancelled the 4 x NT teams were looking for something to fill that space. It was the biggest team NT had ever mustered and they would not let COVID stop them coming up with the NTWKR event that kicks off this Saturday 15th August.

Mon 10 Aug 2020

Attract more women & girls to your club with new SheSails Resources

Australian Sailing has developed new resources to help your club build a thriving community that includes women and girls across all areas of our sport.

Thu 06 Aug 2020

How She Sails: Emma

It is a great sport to have a go at. Keep on trying even if at first it seems horrible and if itâ€™s not for you then that's ok

How She Sails Age Group: 0-17 Sailor Instructor on water volunteer

Wed 05 Aug 2020

How She Sails: Judi

I learnt to sail with my father in a Mirror dingy as a child when he decided to fulfil his life-long dream of sailing

How She Sails Age Group: 55-64 Sailor Instructor Club Volunteer on water volunteer Club administrator Committee Member

Wed 05 Aug 2020

How She Sails: Jane

I enjoy the heritage, the honour and the regulation of sailing - the more I learn, the more I'm impressed.

How She Sails Age Group: 45-54 Sailor Race Official Club Volunteer on water volunteer Club Flag Officer Committee Member

Fri 03 Jul 2020

How She Sails: Hanna

Sailing allows my children freedom, discipline, independence and most importantly Happiness.

How She Sails Age Group: 35-44 Parent

Thu 25 Jun 2020

How She Sails: Di

Leave your phone on the beach, switch off and enjoy. Start the journey, you never know where it will take you!

How She Sails Age Group: 45-54 Sailor Instructor Club Volunteer Club administrator

Thu 25 Jun 2020

How She Sails: Iris

My dad is a sailor and got me into the sport.

How She Sails Age Group: 0-17 Sailor

Thu 25 Jun 2020