11/03/2026
✨ Meet Christine - one of the incredible women helping you Sail Our Way! ✨
Chris discovered sailing at 49, during a time of huge change in her life. After leaving a 24‑year career in the pharmaceutical industry to care for her husband until his passing, she found herself navigating life with two teenage daughters and searching for a new sense of identity.
In 2017, she was invited to join a WAGS crew with no experience, no expectations, and not knowing a single person on the boat. But that first sail on Bazinga lit a spark. Suddenly, sailing became her world: technical, social, competitive, unpredictable and absolutely addictive.
With passion as her compass, Chris threw herself into learning and racing regularly on multiple boats, completing RYA and AMSA courses, getting her boat and jetski licences, racing Elliot 6s, and taking part in women’s enrichment regattas. Every opportunity, she grabbed with both hands.
In 2021, she faced her next big and slightly terrifying step: buying Bazinga herself. With mentors, an amazing club community, and a dedicated crew, she embraced another steep learning curve and kept growing.
In 2023, Chris was elected Rear Commodore of WMYC, where she continues to share her passion, leadership, and belief that sailing truly is a lifelong adventure.
Her message to aspiring sailors looking to get into the sport?
✨ “It’s never too late to learn something new, as long as you have the passion. Throughout my sailing journey I have forged so many lifetime friendships all with the common love for the sea. Each day on the water we a learning something knew about ourselves and it’s been wonderful to share that passion with others.”
If you're curious about sailing or looking for supportive women to help you take that first step, our Lady Skippers (including Chris!) bring calm, clarity, and confidence to every experience.
On the day you’ll enjoy:
👉Friendly, experienced female skippers
👉A relaxed introduction to keelboat sailing
👉 Space to learn, ask questions, and participate at your own pace
👉A warm, welcoming shoreside community
You might even meet your new sailing buddies along the way. 💙
⛵ Join us: https://www.revolutionise.com.au/wmsc/events/338531