Women in Sailing
![The veteran classic Winsome leads her class towards the finish past The Fort in a stormy Round the Island Race The veteran classic Winsome leads her class towards the finish past The Fort in a stormy Round the Island Race](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000aDOCkDde.hk/s/848/I0000aDOCkDde.hk.jpg)
Ireland's Laura Dillon Helms S&S Classic Winsome to Class Win in Breezy Round Isle of Wight Race
17th June 2024 Howth YC
Laura Dillon of Howth - all-Ireland champion in 1996 - continued her winning ways at the weekend on the helm of Harry Heijst's 1972 S&S 41 classic Winsome (Netherlands). In a stormy edition of the mega-fleet Round the Island (of…
![Water Wag dinghy Women at the Helm Regatta race Prizewinners were third placed Judy O’Beirne, Vice Commodore of the National Yacht Club, Rosemary Cadogan, winner Cathy MacAleavey, race organiser Ann Kirwan, and runner-up Ann-Marie Cox Water Wag dinghy Women at the Helm Regatta race Prizewinners were third placed Judy O’Beirne, Vice Commodore of the National Yacht Club, Rosemary Cadogan, winner Cathy MacAleavey, race organiser Ann Kirwan, and runner-up Ann-Marie Cox](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I00002l9s_qeVohI/s/848/I00002l9s_qeVohI.jpg)
Cathy MacAleavey Steers 'Mariposa' to Victory at Water Wag Women at the Helm Regatta Race
6th June 2024 Water Wag
After two postponements due to weather, the Water Wag dinghy Women at the Helm Regatta race took place at Dun Laoghaire Harbour on Wednesday evening, June 5th, in strong, testing conditions. As Afloat reported earlier, 1988 Olympian Cathy MacAleavey's Mariposa,…
![IDEC SPORT is returned to the water after months of painstaking work in the Multiplast yard IDEC SPORT is returned to the water after months of painstaking work in the Multiplast yard](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000YlyaFBQPKmw/s/500/I0000YlyaFBQPKmw.jpg)
The Famous Project’s All-Female Crew Launch Their Maxi Trimaran in France
31st May 2024 Women in Sailing
Ireland’s Joan Mulloy and Pamela Lee were on hand alongside their teammates in The Famous Project to see the launch of their Maxi trimaran IDEC SPORT in front of the Multiplast shipyard in Vannes, France on Friday (31 May). After…
![Women sailors embrace at Enoshima Yacht Harbour, the host venue of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Sailing Competition Women sailors embrace at Enoshima Yacht Harbour, the host venue of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Sailing Competition](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000q9xIi9MhG9I/s/500/I0000q9xIi9MhG9I.jpg)
World Sailing Unveils ‘Groundbreaking’ Plan to Champion Gender Equity
31st May 2024 Women in Sailing
World Sailing has announced the launch of Steering the Course, what it touts as “a pioneering plan” to encourage more women to participate in every part of the sport. The federation says the plan reaffirms its global commitment to fostering…
![Alison Blake at the helm of the Hanse 371, a White Sails competitor in the 2024 Women at the Helm Regatta hosted by the National Yacht Club at Dun Laoghaire Alison Blake at the helm of the Hanse 371, a White Sails competitor in the 2024 Women at the Helm Regatta hosted by the National Yacht Club at Dun Laoghaire](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000nPo0kVC3nic/s/848/I0000nPo0kVC3nic.jpg)
Royal Irish Yacht Club Trio are Roy Trophy Winners at the 2024 Women at the Helm Regatta (Photo Galleries Below)
27th May 2024 National YC
The Royal Irish Yacht Club White Sails Cruiser team of Just Jasmin (Joan Sheffield), Shearwater (Catherine Day) and Great Escape (Katherine Sheehan) were the winners of the Roy Family Perpetual Trophy for the best team performance at the Women At The Helm 2024 regatta…
![A female Fireball dinghy duo sailing at Dun Laoghaire A female Fireball dinghy duo sailing at Dun Laoghaire](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I00003u4UHvGEO7A/s/848/I00003u4UHvGEO7A.jpg)
National Yacht Club 'Women at the Helm' Regatta Attracts 63 Boats for Weekend Racing at Dun Laoghaire
22nd May 2024 Women in Sailing
This weekend's Women at the Helm Regatta 2024, hosted by the National Yacht Club and supported by Sia Partners and Irish Sailing, begins on Friday, May 24th, with a motivational panel featuring Olympic sailing silver medallist Annalise Murphy, solo offshore…
![Women make up less than 2% of seafarers worldwide, an International Maritime Organisation has heard Women make up less than 2% of seafarers worldwide, an International Maritime Organisation has heard](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000JzbDw19K68Q/s/848/I0000JzbDw19K68Q.jpg)
More Women Needed in the Marine Sector Says International Maritime Organisation
17th May 2024 Ports & Shipping
The International Maritime Organisation, the United Nations agency for the sea, has called for more involvement by women in the world’s maritime operations, marking today’s International Day for Women in the Maritime sphere. Its Secretary-General, Arsenio Dominguez, says that, currently,…
![Ann Kirwan at the helm of a Ruffian 23 in West Cork Ann Kirwan at the helm of a Ruffian 23 in West Cork](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000gwewUE2UeKs/s/848/I0000gwewUE2UeKs.jpg)
"No Shouting" - Joan Mulloy and Ann Kirwan On the Women At The Helm Regatta
16th May 2024 Wavelength Podcast
Irish international offshore sailor Joan Mulloy has recently completed a ten-day trip from Antigua to Portugal in a Mod 70 trimaran as part of the Famous project led by Dee Cafarri and Alexia Barrier, which aims to break the record…
![Dublin Bay 21s Naneen and Estelle in close company in the Dublin Bay Sailing Club Saturday, 11th May race Dublin Bay 21s Number 3 Naneen (blue) and Number 6 Estelle (yellow) in close company in the Dublin Bay Sailing Club Saturday, 11th May race](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000vBlz6GoTmS0/s/848/I0000vBlz6GoTmS0.jpg)
Garavogue Takes the Lead in Saturday's Dublin Bay Twenty One Lady Helm Race
13th May 2024 Dublin Bay 21
Dublin Bay on Saturday, 11th May, presented perfect sailing conditions with sunshine, easterly F3/ F4 winds, and a reasonably flat sea state. A full turnout for the Dublin Bay Twentyones with a couple of newcomers to the fleet taking their…
![Pip Hare pictured dockside during the Bermudes 1000 race in Brest in 2022 Pip Hare pictured dockside during the Bermudes 1000 race in Brest in 2022](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000KnWnLJmWYQc/s/500/I0000KnWnLJmWYQc.jpg)
Pip Hare’s Vendée Globe campaign is sailing into some choppy waters with news that the veteran offshore solo sailor needs more funding by this summer or the boat likely won’t race in November. As Marine Industry News reports, Hare’s team…
![Olympic Silver Medalist Annalise Murphy is a guest speaker at Women At The Helm Regatta 2024 Olympic Silver Medalist Annalise Murphy is a guest speaker at Women At The Helm Regatta 2024](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000IVH9NxvulEA/s/848/I0000IVH9NxvulEA.jpg)
Olympic Silver Medalist Annalise Murphy is Guest Speaker at Women At The Helm Regatta 2024
7th May 2024 Women in Sailing
The 2024 Women At The Helm Regatta (WATH) will be hosted by the National Yacht Club over the weekend of May 24-26. The event encourages female sailors who may not normally lead, to step up and make the move from crew to helm.…
![The all-female crew are competing in the Northern Ireland Inshore Points Series on the Sigma 33 Elandra The all-female crew are competing in the Northern Ireland Inshore Points Series on the Sigma 33 Elandra](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I00000xavncaOL6A/s/767/I00000xavncaOL6A.jpg)
Encouraging Start For Women Sailing Sigma 33 Elandra at Royal Ulster’s Opening Day at Bangor
29th April 2024 Women in Sailing
The Sigma 33 Elandra was out racing for the first time yesterday (27th April) with its mainly all-women crew on Belfast Lough. Victoria and Martin Dews have made Elandra available to encourage women to grab the chance to race or…
![The Famous Project crew hold their teammates in high esteem after their arrival in Portimao, Portugal on Wednesday 24 April The Famous Project crew hold their teammates in high esteem after their arrival in Portimao, Portugal on Wednesday 24 April](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000bq7sohRO8Z8/s/500/I0000bq7sohRO8Z8.jpg)
The Famous Project Complete Their First All-Female Atlantic Crossing
25th April 2024 Women in Sailing
The Famous Project crew have completed on their first all-female ocean passage across the Atlantic on their MOD70 The Famous Project Limosa. The seven-strong crew — which included Ireland’s own Joan Mulloy — arrived in Portimao, Portugal from Antigua on…
![Victoria Dews, the owner of Sigma 33 Elandra based in Belfast Lough Victoria Dews, the owner of Sigma 33 Elandra based in Belfast Lough](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000HTO7FsDe41A/s/767/I0000HTO7FsDe41A.jpg)
All-Female Crew to Compete in Northern Ireland Inshore Points Series on Sigma 33 Elandra
24th April 2024 Sigma
Victoria Dews, the owner of Sigma 33 Elandra based in Belfast Lough, possesses many of the characteristics associated with the name Elandra, such as a strong personality, energy, charisma, and focus. She is a great advocate of Women on Water,…
![The WOW festival is an opportunity for women to try a variety of different activities on the water within a supportive environment and a chance to meet new friends whilst developing skills The WOW festival is an opportunity for women to try a variety of different activities on the water within a supportive environment and a chance to meet new friends whilst developing skills](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000r7fZJFCPeW4/s/767/I0000r7fZJFCPeW4.jpg)
Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club to Host RYA NI Women on Water Festival at Cultra
1st April 2024 RYA Northern Ireland
This year’s Women on Water Festival will be held at the Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club at Cultra on the south side of Belfast Lough near Holywood. The date is 12th May. This event, hosted by the RYANI is…
![The revised 2024 women’s tour schedule also sees the addition of the newly announced women’s trophy event in Bermuda to take place during the iconic Bermuda Gold Cup, a founding event of the World Match Racing Tour this year celebrating its 71st edition The revised 2024 women’s tour schedule also sees the addition of the newly announced women’s trophy event in Bermuda to take place during the iconic Bermuda Gold Cup, a founding event of the World Match Racing Tour this year celebrating its 71st edition](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000_4DtDmLfKE8/s/767/I0000_4DtDmLfKE8.jpg)
'Disappointing Cancellations' Leads Women’s World Match Racing Tour to Update 2024 Schedule
23rd March 2024 Match Racing
The Women’s World Match Racing Tour (WMRT) has announced an updated schedule for the 2024 Tour after the unfortunate cancellation of the opening season events in Annapolis and San Francisco due to a shortage of registered teams. The revised schedule…