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Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta – one race and changes on the board

A beautiful winter day in Melbourne for Day 2 at the 34th Australian Keelboat Regatta (AWKR), but once again, the wind gods were laughing out loud and made the fleet wait until 12.15pm before a weak northerly saw fit to filter onto Port Phillip – and in the vicinity of Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron, organiser of the regatta.
VIC
Sun 07 Jun 2026

Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta – a special event

The Australian Keelboat Regatta (AWKR) brings together people from all walks, all here for the common purpose of sailing in Australia’s premiere women’s keelboat event, to improve sailing skills and meet old friends and new people, who bond together as one, for what all say a “warm, welcoming and bonding weekend.”
VIC
Sun 07 Jun 2026

Wet and light conditions beset Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta opener

With the forecast for light conditions on for Days 2 and 3 of the 34th Australian Keelboat Regatta (AWKR), Race Officer Laura Hughson told competing crews to expect three races on this opening day, but the day was light with some Chinese water torture thrown in along with protests and only one race was possible.
VIC
Sat 06 Jun 2026

Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta kicks off Friday

Thirty-six all-female crews are arriving in Melbourne ready to challenge for the 34th Australian Keelboat Regatta (AWKR), to be held on Port Phillip over the King’s Birthday weekend from 5-8 June, 2026 and hosted by Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron.
VIC
Tue 02 Jun 2026

KISS 2026 launched - Watch What Happens!

The Ocean Racing Club of Victoria launched the fourth edition of the KISS (Keelboat Introduction to Sailing Savvy) 2026 program at Royal Brighton Yacht Club on 15 April with a “Meet Your KISS Team” interactive event.
VIC
Thu 30 Apr 2026

Drifting Dreaming for Jennifer Goldsmith Trophy 2026

Port Phillip Women’s Championship Series (PPWCS) 2025-26 Race Day 4 hosted by Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron on Sunday 19 April 2026 showcased their annual signature female helm Jennifer Goldsmith Trophy event. Autumnal weather challenged the fleet......
VIC
Tue 28 Apr 2026

Zhik Youth Sail VIC 2026: Recap and Highlights

The 2026 Zhik Youth Sail VIC, hosted at the spectacular Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club, brought together an incredible community of sailors, coaches, volunteers and clubs for what was still a highly successful few days on and off the water - despite the regatta racing ultimately being cancelled due to strong westerly winds.
VIC VIC Club News
Mon 13 Apr 2026