SheSails Events New Zealand
It is all about getting on the water and having fun! SheSailsNZ events are being held all over New Zealand, catering to those new to sailing and our keen competitors. From female helm races to women or girls only regattas. There is sure to be something that you can get involved in.
This page highlights just some of the sailing opportunities provided by Yachting New Zealand affiliated yacht clubs or commercial members for women and girls to competitively sail, improve their skills or try sailing and learn something new.
👉Check out the new Yachting New Zealand programme for girls in the Starling class - Starling Girls Accelerator Squad
Annual Events
Auckland - Predict Wind Girls Regatta
The PredictWind Girls Championship Regatta is a dedicated all‑female youth sailing event hosted by Kohimarama Yacht Club, welcoming girls from a wide range of dinghy and youth classes to compete in a supportive and encouraging environment. Run over two days, the regatta combines competitive racing with connection, confidence‑building and inspiration, celebrating female success and pathways in sailing.
More information here: https://kyc.org.nz/
Marlborough - Waikawa Women's Regatta
The Waikawa Boating Club Women’s Regatta is a welcoming weekend of sailing in the Marlborough Sounds, designed for women of all ages and experience levels, from first‑timers to seasoned racers. With multiple divisions, on‑water racing, skill development, and a strong social programme, the event combines great competition with a supportive and fun atmosphere on and off the water.
https://waikawaboatingclub.co.nz/womens-regatta/
Northland - Great Escape Charters WOW weekend
Wellington - Women's Regatta
The Altex Wellington Women’s Regatta is a two‑day keelboat racing event hosted by Lowry Bay Yacht Club, bringing women sailors together for competitive and enjoyable racing on Wellington Harbour. Part of the Altex Quattro Series, the regatta celebrates women in sailing with closely fought racing, strong camaraderie, and a welcoming atmosphere both on and off the water.
Auckland - Gulf Harbour Women on Water Weekend
The Anita Dobson & Co Women on Water Weekend (WOWW) is a three‑day sailing and social event at Gulf Harbour Yacht Club, bringing women together for fun, learning and connection on and off the water. With harbour, non‑spinnaker and spinnaker divisions to suit all experience levels—and no boat required—WOWW offers an inclusive and welcoming way to get involved in sailing.
Auckland - Women's Day Out
The RNZYS Women’s Development Organisation delivers inclusive sailing experiences that bring women together to build confidence, skills and connections on the water, whether they are new to sailing or highly experienced. Through supported racing, mentoring, and strong social elements, the programme creates clear pathways for participation and leadership while celebrating women in sailing.
https://www.rnzys.org.nz/rnzys-events/womensdayout/
Bay of Plenty - Tauranga Women on Water
Women on Water (WOW) is a club‑based sailing programme supported by Yachting New Zealand and delivered by participating yacht clubs to encourage and grow women’s involvement in sailing. Designed for women of all ages and experience levels, WOW provides regular, supportive on‑water sailing opportunities alongside skills development and social connection, helping participants build confidence, learn new skills and progress into wider club sailing and racing activities.
https://www.yacht.org.nz/sailing-divisions-1/women-on-water---home-page/women-on-water---home-page
Northland - Bay of Islands Sailing Week
Bay of Islands Sailing Week is one of New Zealand’s premier keelboat regattas, offering multi‑day racing across Open and Island Racing divisions in the stunning Bay of Islands. The event also features a Female Helm category, recognising and celebrating boats helmed by women and encouraging female leadership at the highest level of keelboat racing.
https://boisailingweek.org.nz/
Women's Keelboat Nationals
Women's Matchracing Nationals
Not sure what sailing opportunities there are near you?
You can find your local yacht club here
Or email raynor@yachtingnz.org.nz with any specific questions about getting into sailing in your local area.
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World Sailing
Steering the Course is World Sailing’s global initiative designed to encourage more women and girls to participate in sailing at every level, from first‑time sailors through to leadership, coaching and officiating roles. Delivered through worldwide festival periods and locally led activities, the programme celebrates women already in the sport while creating accessible, flexible opportunities for clubs and organisations to attract and support new participants.
World Sailing’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) work focuses on creating a sport that is welcoming, fair and accessible to all, with a strong emphasis on gender equity, inclusive participation and belonging at every level of sailing. Through its Agenda 2030 commitments, dedicated EDI Committee, and initiatives such as Steering the Course and Para Inclusive Sailing, World Sailing supports athletes, officials, clubs and events to increase representation, remove barriers, and embed non‑discrimination across the global sailing community.
https://www.sailing.org/inside-world-sailing/sustainability/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/
The Magenta Project
The Magenta Project is a global charity dedicated to advancing equity and opportunity for women in sailing and the wider marine industry through mentoring, advocacy and community building. Founded by members of Team SCA, it is best known for its structured global mentoring programme, which connects women with experienced industry leaders to support career development, build confidence and create clear pathways both on and off the water.
https://themagentaproject.org/
