Melbourne turns it on for final day of Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta

Melbourne turned it on for the final day of the 34th Australian Keelboat Regatta (AWKR), cranking up the breeze and sunshine on Port Phillip – it was nothing short of magic, especially given the extra light conditions of the first two days – so Race Officer Laura Hughson was able to set three races today and winners are decided.
VIC
Mon 08 Jun 2026

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

Antipodes first entry for inaugural Lord Howe Ocean Race

Geoff Hill was quick off the mark, as soon as entries opened for the  Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club’s  (RPAYC) inaugural Lord Howe Ocean Race, the Hong Kong based businessman entered his Santa Cruz 72, Antipodes, making them the first entry received for the biennial event due to start on Friday of the October long weekend this year.
NSW
Wed 03 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