Women-in-Sailing Articles

Grace Under Pressure: How the Port Phillip Women's Championship empowers female sailors and fosters unity on the high seas

As summer kisses the horizon, excitement courses through the veins of every sailor, poised for the return of the thrilling Port Phillip Women’s Championship Series 2025-2026. This championship serves as a beacon of opportunity and unity for all aspiring women keelboat sailors ready to take the helm. Harnessing the spirit of sisterhood, the championship embodies the essence of empowerment and competitive kinship.

Since 2013, this unique series brings together five keelboat clubs from the bay’s apex, each putting their signature spin on race day events across the 10-race series. It is a platform for female sailors to marshal their crew and showcase their mettle against larger fleets. Leading the initial charge is Hobson’s Bay Yacht Club (HBYC) with the famed Shirley Freeman Trophy event. As a century-old testimony to women’s inclusion in sailing, HBYC’s legacy continues to inspire and advance the cause of the series.

24-11-2025

2025 ILCA Under-21 European Titles Decided

A fleet of the world’s most promising young sailors — representing over 35 nations — delivered a masterclass in determination, boat-handling, and strategy across the ILCA 6 (Women’s) and ILCA 7 (Men’s) fleets. Twelve scheduled races for the gold groups, 11 for the ILCA 7 Silver fleet, and a final day that could not have been scripted better — this was youth sailing at its finest. Under golden Adriatic skies, with a breeze of 10 to 14 knots filling across the bay, the final two races brought the week to a spectacular close.

05-11-2025

Tracing the Course of Women in Competitive Sailing: International Championships and Qualifying Races

Honouring Feminine Sailing Excellence on the Global Stage

An exhilarating narrative of women's ascent in competitive sailing, navigating two key events with some of the sport's most accomplished female skippers.

08-08-2025