South Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta

27/09/2026

Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron held a pre SAWKR practice day today with eight boats on the water. Perfect conditions and starts were practised and a windward leeward. Thanks to the racing officers from Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia also for assisting the RSAYS racing officers. Prizes were given at RSAYS following the event 😍

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23/09/2026

WOW!!
SAWKR 2026 has 30 boats entered!

Welcome to skipper number 30, Irama Navarro, who will be competing on an Elliott 7 called RISE from PASC. Irama usually sails with RMYS and as you can see has had some experience on a certain yacht with an orange wheel. Welcome Irama.

Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia
Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron
Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron (RMYS)
Port Adelaide Sailing Club

23/09/2026

Bookings close tomorrow 24 September 2026. Unfortunately, the C*C can't take any late bookings. For those that haven't made a booking you are welcome to come to the dinner at 7.30 and hear Gen White speak but there won't be a food service.

https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1647073


Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia
Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron
Port Adelaide Sailing Club
SheSails
Goolwa Regatta Yacht Club Inc
Largs Bay Sailing Club
Christies Sailing Club
Brighton & Seacliff Yacht Club
Royal Perth Yacht Club
Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron (RMYS)

23/09/2026

Congratulations to the SAWKR Team 👏

Winners of the SheSails Award the 2026 Australian Sailing - SA state awards 🙌

22/09/2026

Post SAWKR 2026 Social Event: Yitpi Tour

On Tuesday 6 October, after the completion of the Regatta, you will have the opportunity to celebrate your achievements with fellow crew and competitors.

Itinerary
The day begins with coffee at 10.30am at the Yitpi cafe, followed by the tour.
Cost: $10 per person, to cover the tour.
-Yitpi Yartapuultiku Multi Award Winning Aboriginal Cultural Centre
https://www.cityofpae.sa.gov.au/visit/yitpi-yartapuultiku
-Historic Port Adelaide Walk
-Distillery Tour, Gin Tasting and Gourmet Lunch at the Colac Hotel, Port Adelaide.
(Gin tasting and lunch are at participants’ own expense).
Bookings are essential and can be made here: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1654893



Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia
Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron
Port Adelaide Sailing Club
City of Port Adelaide Enfield
Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron (RMYS)
Royal Perth Yacht Club
Middle Harbour Yacht Club
Christies Sailing Club
Goolwa Regatta Yacht Club Inc
Port Vincent Sailing Club
Port Lincoln Yacht Club
Largs Bay Sailing Club
SheSails

Discover a living cultural centre grounded in Kaurna country, built with the guidance of local Elders. Yitpi Yartapuultiku is a place where everyone can come together to learn, share, reflect and grow.

21/09/2026

12 DAYS TO GO!!!!

Until SAWKR 2026.

Things to remember to do:

Book for the Regatta Dinner at C*CSA: 23 September 2026 by 5pm:
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1647073

Book for the PASC Social Dinner: 27 September 2026:
https://events.humanitix.com/sawkr-2026-saturday-social-dinner-at-pasc

Register for the Pre-SAWKR practice day run by RSAYS: 25 September
2026
https://www.revolutionise.com.au/rsays/events/378462

Entries for boats and competitors close: 23 September 2026
https://cycsa.com.au/sawkr/

See you at SAWKR 2026!!

Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia

16/09/2026

We currently have 29 boats entered for SAWKR 2026!!

As happens with SAWKR we have had some yacht swaps.

Welcome to these skippers and their crews:

Monica Jones will be leading a team on Bite Me, a super cute Spider 22 owned by Anthony Wilson from Christies Sailing Club (thank you Anthony);

Órla Gray will be leading an Australian Defence Force Sports crew on an Elliott 7 from Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia; and

Sophie Davidson will be leading an Adelaide University Sailing Club
crew on Foundation 1 a J24 from the Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron.

Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia
Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron
Port Adelaide Sailing Club
City of Port Adelaide Enfield
SheSails

16/09/2026

Hi everyone.
I'm throwing out a call for ON-WATER volunteers. If you can spare some time on the long weekend (3-5 October) to help out with general duties for SAWKR 2026 please contact the C*CSA Racing Administrator, Inese Lainis on 08 8248 4222 or [email protected] / [email protected]

Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia
Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron
Port Adelaide Sailing Club
City of Port Adelaide Enfield
Largs Bay Sailing Club
Christies Sailing Club
Goolwa Regatta Yacht Club Inc
Brighton & Seacliff Yacht Club

16/09/2026

Thank you Bravo Sails for sponsoring SAWKR2026.

Bravo Sails is the leading sail loft in South Australia, situated in the prime location at the Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron. They service all yacht clubs and marinas in the area and focus on providing excellent customer service and continual improvement of services.

Bravo sails are available for any repairs over the Long Weekend for any competitors in the Regatta.

https://bravosails.com.au/
0411 618 633

Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia
Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron
Port Adelaide Sailing Club
City of Port Adelaide Enfield
SheSails

15/09/2026

We have more boats available for lease for SAWKR 2026 from the Adelaide Sailing Club. If you would like to lease one contact Sue Kitto: [email protected]. If you need a hand pulling together a crew contact Mary Ann Harvey ([email protected]). We'd love to help you reach your goal of sailing at SAWKR 2026
Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia
Port Adelaide Sailing Club
Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron
City of Port Adelaide Enfield
Royal Perth Yacht Club
Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron (RMYS)
Middle Harbour Yacht Club

SheSails
Australian Sailing - Tasmania
Australian Sailing - SA
Australian Sailing