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2026 SheSails International Conference: Full speaker line-up announced

The full speaker line-up has now been announced for this year’s online event. Taking place on Monday 19 October from 7.00pm – 8.30pm (AEDT), the conference will bring together sailors, coaches, volunteers and industry leaders from across the sailing community for an evening of stories, insights and inspiration.

Mon 05 Oct 2026

A new voice joins the 2026 SheSails International Conference

We are delighted to welcome Fiona McManus to the speaker line-up for the 2026 SheSails International Conference.

Wed 30 Sep 2026

New SheSails film ‘Shape of Wind’ coming this October

Shape of Wind is a cinematic short film following a mother and daughter’s journey with sailing, tracing the people, places and moments that have shaped their connection to the water.

Wed 23 Sep 2026

What’s On in October

With a packed calendar of events taking place across Australia, October offers plenty of opportunities to get involved through Sail Our Way and SheSails.

Tue 22 Sep 2026

Meet the voices behind Shape of Wind at the 2026 SheSails International Conference

The story behind Shape of Wind will take centre stage at the 2026 SheSails International Conference, with producer Micha Alon and featured sailor Greta Carroll joining the speaker line-up on Monday 19 October, 7pm (AEDT).

Fri 18 Sep 2026

Australian Women’s Match Racing Championship Wraps Up in Fremantle

Three days of close, tactical racing came to a conclusion at Fremantle Sailing Club on Sunday, wrapping up the 2026 Australian Women’s Match Racing Championship and another strong showcase of women’s sailing on the waters off Fremantle.

Tue 15 Sep 2026

Start Promoting Your SheSails Discover Sailing Day

With less than two months to go until Discover Sailing Month, now is the time to start putting your plans into action and spreading the word about your SheSails Discover Sailing Day.

Tue 08 Sep 2026

Olympic Champion Jo Aleh announced for the SheSails Conference 2026

Jo is a four-time Olympian, Olympic gold and silver medallist, World Champion and former Rolex World Sailor of the Year. She is now a member of the Emirates Team New Zealand sailing team for its defence of the America's Cup in Naples in 2027.

Tue 08 Sep 2026

Like Father, Like Daughter: Rob and Nic Douglass

In celebration of Father’s Day, we spoke with Nic Douglass about a lifetime of sailing alongside her father, Rob.

Fri 04 Sep 2026

Belinda Stowell joins the 2026 SheSails International Conference

Olympic gold medallist, three-time Olympian and highly respected coach Belinda Stowell OAM will join the speaker line-up for the 2026 SheSails International Conference on Monday 19 October, 7pm (AEDT).

Fri 04 Sep 2026

Introducing our second speaker for the SheSails International Conference 2026

We are delighted to announce Julia Hornsby as our second speaker for the SheSails International Conference 2026 on Monday 19 October at 7 pm.

Tue 25 Aug 2026

Introducing our first speaker for the SheSails Conference 2026

We are delighted to announce Amy Potter as our first speaker for the SheSails Conference 2026.

Thu 20 Aug 2026

From being volunteered to International Judge: Erica Kirby and the value of mentoring

For Erica Kirby, a career as a sailing official began in much the same way as many of the best things in our sport do: she happened to be in the wrong place at the right time. Almost two decades later, Kirby has reached one of the highest levels of officiating in the sport, with her appointment as a World Sailing International Judge.

Mon 17 Aug 2026