Women’s Keelboat Development Program

Women’s Keelboat Development Program

The South of Perth Yacht Club Women’s Keelboat Development Program helps women build confidence, improve racing skills, and progress into competitive keelboat sailing in a supportive team environment.

Program Details

This program is ideally suited to
  • Women from 16 years old upwards, with sailing knowledge and experience.
  • Completed Steps 3 and 4 Keelboat Learn to Sail courses or equivalent experience preferable.
  • Those who have previously participated in the Women’s Development Squad (Not required)
  • The determination to learn and improve
  • Those who want opportunities to progress their skills to compete in Keelboat races or regattas
We will provide
  • Use of Club Owned Equipment
  • High Quality Coaching
  • Tailored Training Programs
  • Pathways to Keelboat Race Teams
  • Australian Sailing Accredited Training Facility
  • WAIS Affiliated Training Facility
We will teach the fundamentals of
  • Starting Skills
  • Racing Skills in both Match Racing and Fleet Racing formats
  • Boat Handling
  • Trimming
  • Boat Roles
  • Communication
  • Team Work
Windsurfers racing on the river

Upcoming Opportunities

The program provides the ability to further develop Keelboat sailing and racing skills with coached training and sailing opportunities.

Develop your sailing, build confidence, and take the next step into keelboat racing and regatta competition.