Whether you are new to sailing or a seasoned salty lass there are opportunities to join other women sailing at RANSA. Sydney Harbour provides many series to sail with other women. Everyone can be involved. Join an all-female boat, or female helm with mixed crew. Male boat owners are needed to make their boats available and mentor women on the water. oat owners are encouraged to make their boats available.
Tuesday Twilights at RSYS starting 14 Oct to 24 March (18 Races) Join other RANSA ladies at Tuesday evenings. Several RANSA boats are racing the Tuesday twilight series across the harbour. Leave from RANSA with female helm or all female crew. Enjoy a bar be que back at the club. Boat owners are encouraged to make their boats available.
If you’re new to the club or want to hear more about women in sailing, you can contact our Rear Commodore Eloise Clarke; or Ruth Lawrence (in the RANSA Office).
Sydney Harbour Women’s Keelboat Series (SHWKS) The Sydney Harbour Women’s Keelboat Series returns even bigger than ever for a 2025-2026 season. This year, the series of races has expanded, and Balmain Sailing Club (BSC) and the Sydney Amateur Sailing Club (SASC) will be joining other Sydney clubs who host the series. Join us to experience racing across six Sydney clubs who will each host one race: Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA), Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron (RSYS), Manly Yacht Club (MYC), Royal Australian Naval Sailing Association (RANSA), Balmain Sailing Club (BSC) and Middle Harbour Yacht Club (MHYC). Entries include a female crew (with female helm division); as well as a female helm (with mixed crew) divisions. There is the option to race spinnaker or non spinnaker. Come and race all 7 races (with a block entry); or enter on a casual basis (available until 1200hrs Thursday prior to each race). 2025-2026 RACE SCHEDULE • Race 1 – Sunday 28 September 2025 (CYCA) • Race 2 – Sunday 19 October 2025 (MHYC) • Race 3 – Sunday 23 November 2025 (RANSA) • Race 4 – Sunday 18 January 2025 (SASC) • Race 5 – Sunday 1 February 2026 (BSC) • Race 6 – Sunday 22 February 2026 (RSYS) • Race 7 – Sunday 22 March 2026 (MYC Women’s Challenge)
If you’re new to the club or want to hear more about women in sailing, you can contact our Rear Commodore Eloise Clarke; or Ruth Lawrence (in the RANSA Office).
