31 October - 1 November, 2026
Entries Are Now Open!
Gather your women sailors and send a team to the Kay Cottee Open Women’s Regatta, hosted by the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club. Join us for two days of racing, teamwork and friendly rivalry on Pittwater!
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this empowering day on the water. We can’t wait to see you on the start line!
6Saturday 31 October & Sunday 1 November 2026 | RPAYC
An invitation is extended to all yacht owners to join the inaugural Kay Cottee Women’s Open Regatta.
Who Can Join?
Everybody; allowance for 66% of the crew, including the skipper, to be women.
Event Schedule – Saturday 31 October
⏰ Race briefing: 10:30 am
🚩 First Warning Signal: 12:00 pm
⚓ Elliott 7: Courses shall be windward/leeward, up to 4 races.
⚓ORC Divisions: Courses will be a mixture of Passage racing and Around the Cans racing.
Sunday 1 November
🚩 First Warning Signal: 12:00 pm
⚓ Elliott 7: Courses shall be windward/leeward, up to 4 races.
⚓ORC Divisions: up to 2 races.
🏁 No races will be started after 3:30 pm
Presentation & Wrap-Up
🏆 Celebrate the regatta with a presentation and the awarding of the Kay Cottee Perpetual Trophy, and cheer on your fellow sailors.
- $150 ORC Yachts
- $450 Elliott 7
If you have any questions about the event, you can contact the Sailing Office via email, sailing@rpayc.com.au or (02) 9998 3700
Crew Register
Available Crew
| NAME | EXPERIENCE | AVAILABLE | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belinda Laurie | Skilled | Both days | Done courses with flying fish. Racing on the Clarence river Yamba own boat 44Xyatch + RL24 trailer sailer. Am wanting to do more racing & gain more experience |
The Sailing Office will compile a list of crew available as listed. Contact the Office for the listed people’s contact details. 9998 3700