About the KISS program

KISS is a 14-week introductory program to keelboat sailing developed by women for women. The Program has been running for 4 years. Our Alumni have learnt new skills on and off the water, with many sailing and racing regularly. The Program will not be offered during 2027 this will allow our Alumni to hone and consolidate their skills either by taking in part in activities and training at their individual clubs or signing up for the many courses the ORCV offer.

The ORCV courses are:

Beyond The Bay
Foredeck Essentials
Weather
Marine Radio Workshop
Navigation
Rip Tour
Safety & Sea Survival
Yacht Preparation

There are many opportunities for women to sail around the Bay and beyond. Here is a list of the upcoming women focussed events that will be updated regularly to keep you sailing, enjoying the KISS Community and to keep you connected.

Female Focussed Keelboat Sailing Events in Victoria

DATE / TIME	EVENT	LOCATION	EVENT TYPE
29 Nov 2026	Victorian Women's Keelboat Series Shirley Freeman Trophy	HBYC	Racing
31 January 2027	Victorian Women's Keelboat Series Val Hodge Trophy	RYCV	Racing
28 Feb 2027	SYC Women in Sailing Challenge (WISC)	SYC	Racing
6-7 March 2027	Marlay Point Overnight Race All female crew division Trophy	GLYC	Racing
March 2027	Women's Sportboat Regatta	BYS	Racing
April 2027	Queenscliff Cup & Commodore's (Female Helm) Trophy	QCYC	Racing
April 2027	Bliss Regatta Training Session 1	RBYC	Training
18 Apr 2027	Victorian Women's Keelboat Series Jennifer Goldsmith Trophy	RMYS	Racing
2 May 2027	BLiSS Regatta	RBYC	Racing
17 May 2026	SYC Commodore's Trophy (One Design Teams)	SYC	Racing
June 2027	AWKR Australian Women's Keelboat Regatta	RMYS	Racing