Australian Sailing is proud to announce that Hamilton Island have joined as the inaugural major partner of SheSails.

Above image: HIRW 2019 © Salty Dingo 2019 

SheSails is designed to recognise all of the amazing female contributors to our sport, and to encourage women of all ages to enjoy sailing through organised activities at your local sailing club.

Above image: HIRW 2019 © Salty Dingo 2019

The two-year partnership is a massive boost to the female participation program that only launched in March 2019 on International Women’s Day.

Ben Houston, CEO of Australian Sailing, said it was an important day for Australian Sailing and its female participation program.

“Hamilton Island have been a huge backer of Australian Sailing, and I’m delighted that we will partner with them to support SheSails.

 “The partnership is a great accomplishment for female participation in our sport and it provides us with the ability to further invest in the program and the sport.

“We are thrilled to work with Hamilton Island and continue the development of this exciting new program.”

Glenn Bourke, CEO of Hamilton Island said “Hamilton Island is delighted to partner with Australian Sailing to continue to grow and further develop the SheSails program. As a premier sailing destination, we believe it is important to encourage women of all ages to participate in the sport. Hamilton Island looks forward to the SheSails program rolling out in local Clubs all across Australia.“

Above image: HIRW 2019 © Salty Dingo 2019

Above image: HIRW 2019 © Salty Dingo 2019 

As part of the SheSails announcement, Channel 7 Sunrise did a live cross to Hamilton Island Race Week with Carrie Smith representing Australian Sailing as SheSails Ambassador:

To read more about the extension Hamilton Island’s Major Partnership with Australian Sailing and the Australian Sailing Team, please click here