She Sails & Powerboat Courses

SheSails at SSCBC is back for another season!

Whether you’re new to sailing or you’ve been sailing for years, SheSails is all about getting women out on the water in a fun and supportive space.

Designed to get more women involved in sailing at SSCBC, SheSails & Drives Ducks is a relaxed program where women of all experience levels come together once a month to enjoy time on the bay and connect with others.

Run on Sundays through spring and summer, each session offers something a little different – from getting out on a Couta Boat and driving powerboats, to trying your hand at dinghy sailing and volunteering.

Sessions start at 10am and run for approximately 2-3 hours, giving you plenty of time to enjoy your time on the water and catch up with fellow SheSails members.

Come along to build confidence, learn new skills, and connect with other women out on the water.

Meet: Outside the Sailing Centre by the Coloured Wall.

Upcoming sessions:

• 9 November 2025
• 14 December 2025
• 11 January 2026
• 18 January 2026
• 15 February 2026
• 22 March 2026

To express your interest: Contact Julia at sail@sscbc.com.au.

If you’re curious or just want to know more, feel free to say hi to one of our SheSails committee members when you see them around the club – we’re always happy to chat and help get you involved!

SheSails Committee: Whitney McLaren, Deb Kwasnicki, Liz Gibson, Elle Sankey, Jack Lewis, Ebony Leonard, Camilla Graves, and Grace Clarke.

The She Sails program seeks to increase female participation across all aspects of SSCBC activities. This includes:

• Opportunities for new and existing female Members to engage in sailing and volunteering at SSCBC
• Building the skills and knowledge of female sailors and volunteers so they are confident and independent on and off the water
• Delivering high quality sailing experiences for SSCBC female Members with a focus on the annual Lady Skippers Day and She Sails and Drives Ducks program (more info below)
• Supporting the Sailing Committee to develop an inclusive sailing culture at SSCBC
• Developing opportunities for sailing and non-sailing female Members to connect and foster the development of social groups/tribes.

The program aims to provide training and support for all levels of sailors and volunteers in a friendly and adaptable environment. Training includes the use of Couta Boats, jubilees, quest race boats, pacers, tenders and motor boats in local waters. While learning and gaining experience is the core aim of the program, it also provides many social events and a wonderful opportunity to meet fellow Club Members.

SSCBC would like to thank many of the existing sailors across the sailing Club for their support for this program. This includes making their boats available and offering their time and knowledge.