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Blow me one last KISS

Queenscliff Cruising Yacht Club’s successful second running of their KISS (Keelboat Introduction to Sailing Savvy) program for women, by women, came to its pinnacle on Saturday 26 August 2023 with the 26nm Passage Rally from Brighton to Queenscliff. An early departure for the seven boats saw the 26 participants from around Victoria, take up lead roles of Helm, Navigator and Radio Operator supported by their boat owners and mentors.

Thu 31 Aug 2023

Introducing our second keynote speaker for the SheSails Leadership Conference 2023

Next in the lineup of Keynote Speakers for this year’s SheSails Leadership Conference is Olympic Silver Medallist and co-skipper of the Team Australia Challenge for the inaugural Women's America's Cup in 2024, Olivia Price.

Wed 23 Aug 2023

How She Sails: Peta

I have met the most amazing people through sailing, including my husband! The team work and camaraderie is really rewarding and so many people give so much time, energy and expertise to the sport, volunteering to provide opportunities at all levels. It's a great example of the good people can do when they come together with a common interest.

How She Sails

Fri 11 Aug 2023

How She Sails: Annika

I love offshore racing and I love windward leeward racing. Working as a team with one goal, the focus on getting there as fast and safe as we can.

How She Sails

Fri 11 Aug 2023

The Northern Territory Women's Regatta

The Northern Territory Women’s Regatta is designed to develop women’s sailing skills and to promote and increase awareness of women is sailing .

Thu 10 Aug 2023

Introducing our first Keynote Speakers for the SheSails Leadership Conference 2023

Australian Sailing is thrilled to be partnering with Yachting New Zealand again and we are delighted to announce that guest speakers Kelly Hartzell and Tanya Peart (leading engineers from Emirates Team New Zealand - America's Cup) are confirmed in the lineup.

Wed 09 Aug 2023

SheSails X OptiChicks Weekend

Woollahra Sailing Club (WSC) is excited to host our WSC SheSails event in conjunction with the NSW IODA OptiChicks 2023 event!

Mon 07 Aug 2023

Sydney Harbour Women’s Keelboat Series

The Sydney Harbour Women’s Keelboat Series returns in 2023/24, consisting of five races.

Fri 04 Aug 2023

Full House for Wendy Tuck Talk at The Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron

We were very lucky to be joined by esteemed yachtswoman Wendy Tuck at this month’s Cruising Division speaker evening. We had a full house, with 111 attendees joining us in the Carabella Room.

Thu 03 Aug 2023

2023 Associates Ladies’ Night at The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia

It was great to see around 80 enthusiastic ladies gather at the Clubhouse, for the annual Associates’ Ladies Night.

Thu 03 Aug 2023

Lisa Blair, multi-world record holding sailor, tells her amazing story

Lisa Blair is no stranger to the sailing Community. Her 2017 record attempt made front page news, captivating the nation as she courageously limped back to Cape Town after her dismasting

Fri 21 Jul 2023

Register Now for the 2023 SheSails Leadership Conference

Registrations are now open for the highly anticipated 2023 SheSails Leadership Conference, which is set to feature an incredible lineup of keynote speakers from the Australian Sailing Team (AST), America’s Cup 2024 Team Australia Challenge (TAC) and Emirates Team New Zealand – America’s Cup (ETNZ).

Mon 17 Jul 2023

QLD SheSails Up-Skilling Opportunity

Having received a Queensland Government grant, Australian Sailing Qld offered a package opportunity where, depending on current age and qualifications, young women could attend either an Instructor or Sailing Coach course, as well as a Race Management Day for a discounted price.

Tue 27 Jun 2023

Dates Confirmed for 2023 Magnum Serviced Apartments NT Women's Regatta

The NTWR is designed to develop women’s sailing skills and to promote and increase awareness of women is sailing. Join us for the 2023 Regatta this August 10th-13th.

Mon 26 Jun 2023

2023 SheSails Leadership Conference – Save the Date!

Australian Sailing is excited to announce the return of the highly anticipated 2023 SheSails Leadership Conference, with this year’s event set to make waves by becoming the first ever SheSails event with an international lineup of industry speakers.

Wed 21 Jun 2023

Winners declared as all celebrate Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta

One final windward/leeward race on Port Phillip in Melbourne decided the winners of Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron’s (RMYS) Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta (AWKR) today and Melbourne dished up another beautiful winter’s day on the water, one to be remembered.

Tue 13 Jun 2023

Experience and youth a panacea for success at Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta

Sabina Rosser has plenty of knowledge to impart and a wealth of stories to share when it comes to those sailing at the Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta (AWKR), the Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron (RMYS) hosted premier event held since 1991.

Sun 11 Jun 2023

Tasmanians turn up the heat on Day 1 of Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta

Tasmanian sailors Jo Breen and Orla Gray turned up the heat on the opening day of the Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron’s (RMYS) 31st Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta (AWKR) with three windward/leeward races sailed on Port Phillip today.

Sat 10 Jun 2023