It was with great excitement that the inaugural South Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta (SAWKR) was launched in Melbourne last weekend, during the Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta. SAWKR will be held over three days, in the stunning waters of Gulf St Vincent hosted by the Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia (CYCSA). 

This Spring regatta is aimed at women currently participating in sailing, and looking to enjoy the company, competition, and camaraderie of other female sailors. This is a perfect time to get involved in a brand-new venture that is sure to become a welcome addition to your sailing calendar.

For more information and to nominate boats, skippers and crews go to the website at: cycsa.com.au/sawkr

Image - AWKR - School's Out Crew Totally Focussed

Schedule of Events

• A broad outline of the racing and social program is as follows:
• Friday 30 Sept 2022 – Crews registration. Welcome drinks for skippers and crews.
• Saturday 1 Oct 2022 – Regatta Racing Day 1. Regatta gala dinner at the CYCSA.
• Sunday 2 Oct 2022 – Regatta Racing Day 2. 
• Monday 3 Oct 2022– Regatta Racing Day 3. On completion, formal regatta presentations at the CYCSA.
• Tuesday 4 Oct 2022 – For competitors and volunteers - Clare Valley Wine Tour followed by lunch at Nick Georges Winery.

The Boats

There will be both large and small keelboat divisions; J24s (available for rent from RSAYS); trailerables; and One Design divisions for Elliott 7s (available for rent from CYCSA). 

Image - AWKR 2019 - SA Crews

Enquiries

Enquiries can be made with the CYCSA Racing Administrator, Inese Lainis 08 8248 4222 or email sawkr@cycsa.org |follow us on social media @SAWKR2022

Logo Designer

The SAWKR logo represents our journey as women sailors traveling along the river and seas of Kaurna country and pays respect to the Kaurna custodians of this land.

Artist: Jardi Welch | Born: 1994, Adelaide, Kaurna Country ~ “I am a proud Kaurna, Narungga, Ngarrindjeri woman living and creating on Kaurna land.”

The logo was made possible through a generous grant from the City of Port Adelaide Enfield Council.