SheSails Sail Our Way A Discover Sailing Day for Women

Do you want to try sailing in an easy-going environment?

Are you keen to meet some likeminded people?

Do you love being out on Moreton Bay ?

Women of all ages* are invited to experience the Sailing Club both on land (or ‘on shore’), and on the water. You can go for a sail**, enjoy a drink on our beautiful terrace overlooking the harbour, and meet new people. We are looking forward to welcoming you into the community!

The Program 10:00am Welcome and morning tea 10:30am Safety induction for sailing (required if you wish to sail) 11:00am – 1:00pm Sailing // Family friendly onshore activities 1:00pm Lunch at the WMYC clubhouse 2:00pm Panel Q and A 3:00pm Closing

Sailing

You don’t need any sailing experience. If you register to sail on a keelboat similar to those on the photos on this webpage you will be required to attend the safety briefing. All boats will be led by an experienced skipper. 

We will do our best to make sure you will be on a boat with your friends and family. Children aged 10 to 18 may sail and will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For safety each adult can only supervise one child aboard a yacht.

Sailing at WMSC is accessible to people of all ages who do not require external mobility aids. If you require mobility aids and want to go sailing, check out the Queensland Sailability program here.

Onshore activities

Onshore, we’ll have fun activities such as learning sailing knots. It’s okay to come at any part of the day and just hang out and meet our crew. Just come along, we’re looking forward to meeting you!

SheSails Sail Our Way Program

This event is part of the SheSails Sail Our Way program with funding from the Department of Health and Aged Care and Australian Sailing. After attending the SheSails Discover Sailing Day, we have a limited number of free SailPasses*** available for you to try out our weekly Sunday Afternoon Go Sailing (SAGS) in the following weeks! For more information about SAGS, please click here.

Key Information

Costs: Free
Registration: Required.
Location: Wynnum Manly Yacht Club, 542 Royal Esplanade, Manly QLD 4179
Time and date: From 10:00am to 3:00pm Sunday 26 April 2026
Contact: wmsc@wynnummanlysailingclub.com.au and follow us on the WMYC Facebook page 

What to bring:

• Sunscreen
• Water bottle
• Hat
• Shoes with light coloured soles (if sailing)
• Single hand snacks
• Additional Food and drink can be purchased at the club’s cafe

Parking:
There is free public parking on the Royal Esplanade near the club. 

Public transport:
From Lota and Manly train stations it is a 20-minute walk to the club. 

More sailing!

Can’t wait until April 26? You can join us for a Sunday Afternoon Go Sailing (also known as SAGS), every Sunday starting in February. Click on this link  to find out more, and don’t hesitate to get in contact with us if you have any questions. 

The club’s major women’s sailing event is the Lady Skippers Race which will be held June 14. Watch this page  for updates. A form will come available to register your interest to sail!

Thanks to our sponsors

 
This event is part of the SheSails Sail Our Way program with funding from the Department of Health and Aged Care and Australian Sailing. 

For the key information, please see the attached flyer linked below.

*This event is inclusive of ciswomen, transwomen, sister-girls and non-binary persons.
**Subject to availability of volunteer skippers and the weather.
*** For detailed explanation about getting started into sailing and Sailpass click here.