WOMENS KEELBOAT PROGRAM
FOSTERING THE DEVELOPMENT OF OUR FEMALE ELITE SAILORS
At Royal Perth Yacht Club we are focused on how we can boost on-water female participation in competitive and elite levels of sailing. We have both junior and senior squads presently in training, developing skills and striving to excel in yachting
See below what goals our squads are pursuing and how you can get involved both on and off water.
UPCOMING AND POTENTIAL REGATTAS
- 2024 Northern Territory Women’s Regatta | Elliott 7s
- 2024 South Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta Adelaide | Elliott 7s
- 2024 Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta Melbourne | Elliott 7s
- 2025 Helga’s Cup Germany
- 2024 Rumble in the Reach East Fremantle Yacht Club
- Annual Governor’s Cup
CURRENT ON-WATER AND OFF-WATER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Women’s Twilight Training | Tuesday Night
SIX TUESDAY TWILIGHT TRAINING SESSIONS ON OUR ELLIOTT 7S
ON-WATER FROM 1730HRS | DINNER & DEBRIEF FROM 1900HRS
TRAINING DATES
- 7th November 2023
- 14th November 2023
- 21st November 2023
- 5th December 2023
- 12th December 2023
- 19th December 2023
The program aims to teach our competitive female sailors essential racing skills in preparation for both state and national events. Following our on-water sailing, our coach will debrief participants in the Wardroom and discuss areas of improvement
The program will touch on skills from match racing, teams racing and fleet racing.
If you require more information please contact Boating Operations.
REGISTER NOW
All sailors are required to be registered for training. Places are limited.
REGISTER HERE (Open now!)
Sportswomen Question and Answer Luncheons
COMING SOON…
MONTHLY LUNCHES CELEBRATING WOMEN MAKING WAVES IN SPORT
SATURDAY LUNCHEONS | FROM 11:30AM | BEFORE SAILING
DATES & SPEAKERS
Dates and Speakers to be announced soon.
Our monthly luncheons aim to engage all Members of Royal Perth Yacht Club in celebrating women who are achieving greatness in all sports not just sailing. Speakers can range from windsurfers to netballers and more.
Luncheons will be based off the Saturday Wardroom Menu. You can view the menu via the button below.
More information coming soon.
HOW TO ATTEND
Interested in attending? Contact our Boating Communications Officer to reserve your spot.
When booking please advise us of the date you will be booking in for.
Meet your Mentors!
KIARA PARKINSON
“After a fateful cruise down in Albany 2020, I fell in love with sailing and joined the next RPYC Crew and Helm course. Since then I’ve gone through the S80 and Racing Skills programs, and sailed in various fleets including S80s, sports boats and Tasars. I’m looking forward to the local and international sailing opportunities that will develop from RPYC Women’s Squad, and the joy of sailing with a like-minded team. See you out on the water!”
CONTACT
[email protected] // 0409 933 685
STEFANIE EFFENBERGER
I learned to sail when I was about 14 years old, and soon joined the German Segelclub Schwielochsee. This is where I first experienced Dinghy Sailing. During my studies I moved around quite a bit however got back into sailing after getting settled in Hamburg and joined the local Hamburger Segelclub. At this stage, I jumped on any boat that was available: 470s, 505s, keelboats, and traditional sailing boats, as each and everyone of them offered is its own charms. Now, I aim to support all women to make the most of the sailing opportunities at RPYC!
CONTACT
[email protected] // 0493 143 129
Training and Competition Photos (& More!)
Get Social with our Women's Squad!
