The CYCA is proud to share an exciting international campaign that will see a team of talented female sailors represent the CYCA, Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron and Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club at the inaugural New York Yacht Club International Women’s Championship in Newport, Rhode Island.

Featuring 20 elite all-female teams from six continents, the event will take place in September 2026.

The regatta brings together leading yacht clubs and elite female sailors from around the world to compete on a level playing field in identical one-design yachts, showcasing the highest standard of international women’s sailing competition. 

Crew members include Katie Spithill, Stacey Jackson, Nina Curtis, Clare Costanzo, Sarah Parker, Juliet Costanzo, Alice Tarnawski, Abby Ehler, Emma Coral Roberts and CYCA’s very own Tara Blanc-Ramos.

Women Racing brief – James Whelan pic.

Skipper Katie Spithill said: “Participation in the Women’s Invitational aligns strongly with our commitment to increasing participation and creating meaningful pathways for women in competitive sailing.”

“The campaign will support training, travel, regatta preparation and international representation as the team prepares to compete against some of the world’s best yacht clubs and sailors,” Stacey Jackson said. 

The three clubs encourage members, supporters and the wider sailing community to get behind the campaign to help the team represent Australia on the world stage. Donations are tax deductible and provide support for athlete development and Australian sporting initiatives.