Women's Helm, Navigator & Radio Operator Race (WHNR)
| Ocean Race distance: | 26 nautical miles |
| Safety Category: | 5 |
| Start Location: | Royal Brighton Yacht Club |
| Start Time WHNR: | TBA |
| Start Date WHNR: | 29 August 2026 |
| Race Record: | GUSTO (Ash Taylor) 4:19:56 (2015) |
Click here to enter the race - coming soon
Competitor’s Guide: How to Enter a Keel Boat Sailing Event
WHNR is a stand alone passage event with Royal Geelong Yacht Club (RGYC) as the destination club. This event recognises the increasing number of women becoming involved with the ORCV with the move of the KISS (Keelboat Introduction to Sailing Savvy) program formally to ORCV Training. The Racing Division will attract more experienced sailors whilst the Cruising Division will encourage newly graduated KISS alumni, less experienced women or those who prefer cruising.
An additional opportunity exists for a "sail in company" from RGYC to boats’ home clubs on Sunday to maximise the opportunity for all women to actively participate across a variety of roles.
Boat owners - please enter your boat and crew in TopYacht using the "Online Entry" button on this page.
Crew looking for a boat - please fill out the online form and we will do our best to place you on a competing boat.
| Program of Events | |
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Friday 28 August: |
Pre-race overnight berthing at RBYC. Informal dinner, please book your own table Book your berth at RBYC - link coming soon Book your table for dinner - link coming soon |
| Saturday 29 August: |
Race from RBYC to RGYC. Dinner and presentation at RGYC |
| Sunday 30 August | Cruise home in company from RGYC to home clubs |
