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2019 -2020 VICTORIAN SHE SAILS AWARD WINNER, WENDY WILSON, SHARES HER INSIGHTS INTO HOW TO GET WOMEN INVOLVED IN SAILING
Why did you start SWISH?
I wanted to share my love of sailing with friends who thought they were not capable of it. Many of them had tried a formal sailing school or sailing with their partners and found it a bit frightening.
Being Wet is Warm
Developments continue to shape performance in our sports, and wetsuits are often an important part of the kit. Here is snap shot of the sort of things you need to consider and research when buying one.
What do small women sail?
Whilst there may not be the numbers of women yet, let's hope that we support and encourage more to embrace this wonderful sport and that we eliminate as many barriers to this growth as possible.
WARM UP FOR WINTER OTB SAILING
It is really important to stay warm to maximize your enjoyment of the sport especially during the colder months of the year. Here are some ideas about what to look for to keep you comfortable on the water.
Mixing it up- Off the Beach meets Keel Boat in the Commodores Challenge (SYC) 19th May 2019
The racing was short and sharp with an “on station flag” going up promptly after finishing the previous race. No time for lunch, lazing about, chatting or toilet stops.