This fun event, now in its TENTH year, is designed to promote and develop women’s sailing, and help our emerging Sailing Academy graduates give racing in a regatta a go.
The event is all about access and opportunity for our upcoming female sailors.
Eligibility:
Have completed a learn to sail course/event(s) with the Sailing Academy; or
Be a development level sailor from an invited yacht/sailing club
Event Dates:
Saturday 9th May 2026
Format:
Morning session (Training) – 8:30am to 12:30pm
Lunch in the Clubhouse – 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Afternoon session (Racing)- 1:30pm to 5:30pm
Up to 4 races + presentation
Courses:
Windward/Leeward
Race Documents:
- Notice of Race 2026 (all the information about the regatta)
- Sailing Instructions (covers the details about the races)
- Team List 2026 (issued following entry closing date)
- Schedule
Entry:
Entries open NOW! Get in quick as we always sell out!
Click on the applicable link below:
NCYC Academy Graduates
Click HERE to enter
Members of Invited Club Teams
Click HERE to enter
Entry Fee:
$135 per person for NCYC Academy Graduates
$145 per person for non-Academy sailors
The Entry Fee includes:
- Training session with shore-based and on-water tuition
- Racing on our fleet of Force 24 inshore keelboats with a skilled Mentor Skipper
- A SheSAILS@NCYC regatta gift
- On-water snacks
- Lunch & refreshments in the Clubhouse
- Bubbles & Nibbles at Presentation
- Some great prizes
Amazing weekend! Thank you soooo much to every person that spent their time putting on this event for us. We learnt so much and had a truly great time. We will be back next year for sure. We are feeling inspired. Kerin J
Such a great day! Thanks to Jan, Mary, Alyson and the fantastic volunteer crew and instructors – you are such great ambassadors for the sport and your club community. Joanne F
What a brilliant experience! Thanks to NCYC and SheSAILS. My daughter had the most fabulous experience. Instructors are second to none, such impressive leaders and role models. Thank you all. Bonnie B (OutThere Sailing parent)
Description
This event, designed to promote and develop women’s sailing, is an annual regatta to help our emerging Sailing Academy graduates and invited teams from other club women’s training programs, make the transition into racing.
Six all-female crews will be formed from individual applications to sail with a Sailing Academy allocated skipper/instructor in a regatta of up to four (4) fun filled races in the club’s fleet of Force 24 keelboats. Crews may swap helmspersons during the regatta to ensure everyone has the opportunity to develop their skills.
A Training Session is also held to allow crews to practice and work on their boat handling & crew work prior to the regatta. A racing rules & race management briefing will be provided as part of the Training Session to enhance our entrant’s knowledge of the conduct of sailing races and provide additional education in the rules required whilst racing.
We have received fantastic support from local businesses and club suppliers to make this a fabulous regatta with wonderful prizes. We sincerely thank them for their support.
If you have any questions about the event you can contact the Sailing Office at sailingacademy@ncyc.net.au
