Women’s sailing at RANSA
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.
3-5 October LADIES OF THE SEA COACHING REGATTA
To kick of the season, there is the ‘Ladies of the Sea’ coaching regatta at the Royal
Sydney Yacht Squadron. Join other female sailors on the October long weekend (3-5
October) at this regatta which is specifically tailored for female sailors.
With an on-water and off-water coaching program, the regatta provides a ‘supportive
environment for female sailors to enhance their capabilities and build confidence on the
water’.
Boat owners are encouraged to make their boats available.
ENTRIES HERE https://www.rsys.com.au/ladies-of-the-sea
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).
