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WOKC Partner with Salcombe Gin UK for 2025

The Women’s Open Keelboat Championship (WOKC) is pleased to announce Salcombe Gin, one of the UK’s most awarded and prestigious distilleries, as the official spirits sponsor for the 2025 edition of the regatta. Known for its exceptional craftsmanship and coastal heritage, Salcombe Gin will be bringing a touch of elegance and celebration to this landmark women’s sailing event.

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If you are missing the great WOKC Vibes then... The *Lochan Cup (UK Women's Keelboat Team Racing Championships)* is coming up at Queen Mary on the 15/16th June - it promises to be a great event, held in the new Sonars, showcasing the best female tea
If you are missing the great WOKC Vibes then... The *Lochan Cup (UK Women's Keelboat Team Racing Championships)* is coming up at Queen Mary on the 15/16th June - it promises to be a great event, held in the new Sonars, showcasing the best female team racers in the country! *Crew finder:* https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17wPB2R-uF3cE-icAgXVIztmPY5WSCcDpDd8N-zB99VU/edit?usp=sharing *Entry form:* https://forms.office.com/e/aGqCWfQDh3
One week post-WOKC and finally feeling recovered! Huge thanks to everyone who made it such a success. We smashed it by raising over £1,000 for the @rnli and @breastcancernow —how amazing is that?! Don't forget to fill out the feedback fo
One week post-WOKC and finally feeling recovered! Huge thanks to everyone who made it such a success. We smashed it by raising over £1,000 for the @rnli and @breastcancernow —how amazing is that?! Don't forget to fill out the feedback form - your input makes us even better! https://forms.gle/azghsL6Rzq1nDwzf9 📸@rick_tomlinson #wokc2024 #RaceLearnParty #onesails #rooster #harken #royalsouthernyachtclub #britishkeelboatleague #girlswhosail #brando
🎉 A massive THANK YOU to everyone who made WOKC 2024 an absolute blast! 🎉 Shoutout to our awesome sponsors: @onesails_gbr_south, @roosterkit, and @harken_u.k! Big love to the @royalsouthernyc and @britishkeelboatleague for hosting us in style. H
🎉 A massive THANK YOU to everyone who made WOKC 2024 an absolute blast! 🎉 Shoutout to our awesome sponsors: @onesails_gbr_south, @roosterkit, and @harken_u.k! Big love to the @royalsouthernyc and @britishkeelboatleague for hosting us in style. Hats off to our incredible volunteers and all-female race officer team for keeping the energy high and the vibes right. A round of applause for the WOKC committee for pulling off another epic event! And of course, cheers to all the sailors who brought their A-game and kept the competition fierce. Don't forget to fill out the feedback form - your input makes us even better! https://forms.gle/azghsL6Rzq1nDwzf9 #wokc2024 #RaceLearnParty #onesails #rooster #harken #royalsouthernyachtclub #britishkeelboatleague #girlswhosail #brando
🥂 Raising the stakes for the rest of the season after the epicness of WOKC 2024!  The weather was pure glam, the sailing top-notch, BBQ on point, and the evening vibes were off the charts with lots and lots of rose! Huge congrats to our winners
🥂 Raising the stakes for the rest of the season after the epicness of WOKC 2024!  The weather was pure glam, the sailing top-notch, BBQ on point, and the evening vibes were off the charts with lots and lots of rose! Huge congrats to our winners!  IRC results: 1st JourneyMaker II, Susie Moore 2nd Frequent Flyer, Ellie Wollmann 3rd Jaegerbomb & Team Opportunity, Hannah Stodel BKL results: 1st WOKCs Up Doc (B), Colette Richmond 2nd Smash 💥 (S), Emily Robertson (aka EmRob’s Smashmob) 3rd Scorpion Class (P), Catherine Maguire IRC results can be found here: https://scm.royal-southern.co.uk/racing-results/wokc-irc BKL results can be found here: https://events.ksail.co.uk/ksail_events/stHP/64/StageSummaryResults/ #wokc2024 #RaceLearnParty #onesails #rooster #harken #royalsouthernyachtclub #britishkeelboatleague #girlswhosail #brando
🏆 Countdown is on! Just 1 week until the UK's only all-female open keelboat championship kicks off 🥳 Get ready for a weekend of training, racing, and unbeatable onshore vibes!  📅 Friday: @onesails_gbr_south Training Day to help brush up on y
🏆 Countdown is on! Just 1 week until the UK's only all-female open keelboat championship kicks off 🥳 Get ready for a weekend of training, racing, and unbeatable onshore vibes!  📅 Friday: @onesails_gbr_south Training Day to help brush up on you techniques (make sure to secure your spot by filling out the form!). After a day training, unwind with a refreshing drink sponsored by the @portsmouthdistillery while listening to a post-training debrief, followed by a pre-race weather briefing.  ⛵Saturday & Sunday: It's all about the races! Put your training to the test!  And let's not forget about Saturday night – get ready to party! Enjoy a sizzling BBQ, dance the night away to tunes by @brandopartyband , and participate in the raffle supporting the @rnli and @breastcancernow . Plus, hear insights from our sailor panel featuring @sailinghannah @katemacsailing & @ellie.driver3 There's still time to get in on the action! Whether you're a seasoned sailor or just looking to soak up the atmosphere, everyone is welcome to join. Social tickets are still available, so grab yours now – yes, even the guys! 🍻🥂 Before we set sail, a BIG thank you to our amazing sponsors, @onesails @roosterkit @harken_u.k @portsmouthdistillery @ksailevents @jennyscafehamble Your support makes events like these possible! 🙏 #wokc2024 #RaceLearnParty #onesails #rooster #harken #ksail #theportsmouthdistillery #jennyscafehamble #royalsouthernyachtclub #britishkeelboatleague #girlswhosail #brando
WOKC is not only a weekend of racing; thanks to our sponsors @onesails_gbr_south we are hosting a training day on Friday 10th May with coached sessions, filming and debriefs for both IRC and BKL fleets, as well as on-the-water coaching for the Saturd
WOKC is not only a weekend of racing; thanks to our sponsors @onesails_gbr_south we are hosting a training day on Friday 10th May with coached sessions, filming and debriefs for both IRC and BKL fleets, as well as on-the-water coaching for the Saturday of racing. Look out for the training day sign up sheet coming out soon! #wokc2024 #RaceLearnParty #onesails #rooster #harken #royalsouthernyachtclub #britishkeelboatleague #girlswhosail #brando
📢Huge shoutout to the 2023 winners in the IRC fleet, Journey Maker and BKL fleet, Team Peggy for signing up again this year🏆 🌟Now, the big question is: can they hold onto their titles, or will someone else claim the 2024 glory?🥂 #wokc2024 #RaceL
📢Huge shoutout to the 2023 winners in the IRC fleet, Journey Maker and BKL fleet, Team Peggy for signing up again this year🏆 🌟Now, the big question is: can they hold onto their titles, or will someone else claim the 2024 glory?🥂 #wokc2024 #RaceLearnParty #onesails #rooster #harken #royalsouthernyachtclub #britishkeelboatleague #girlswhosail #brando
Only 1 month left until the 2024 Women's Open Keelboat Championships! 🌟⛵ There's still time to join the excitement – entry is still open! Don't miss out on the chance to race against the best female sailors in the UK, learn from Paralympian @
Only 1 month left until the 2024 Women's Open Keelboat Championships! 🌟⛵ There's still time to join the excitement – entry is still open! Don't miss out on the chance to race against the best female sailors in the UK, learn from Paralympian @sailinghannah at our One Sails Friday training day, and party with @brandopartyband on Saturday night! Huge thanks to our sponsors @onesails_gbr_south, @roosterkit, and @harken_u.k, and our amazing committee for making it all happen! 👑🥂 #wokc2024 #RaceLearnParty #onesails #rooster #harken #royalsouthernyachtclub #britishkeelboatleague #girlswhosail #brando
Happy Friday, everyone! Only 🖐️ days left of the competition, so don't miss out! 🚨Remember, to enter for a chance to fully kit out your team in Rooster Gear, you need to Enter WOKC, comment on this post, and follow @roosterkit and @womensopenkeel
Happy Friday, everyone! Only 🖐️ days left of the competition, so don't miss out! 🚨Remember, to enter for a chance to fully kit out your team in Rooster Gear, you need to Enter WOKC, comment on this post, and follow @roosterkit and @womensopenkeelboatchamps on socials. Register by April 10th and get ready to sail in style! 💁🏼‍♀️🥂👑 #wokc2024 #RaceLearnParty #onesails #rooster #harken #royalsouthernyachtclub #britishkeelboatleague #girlswhosail #brando
💥 We are buzzing that our Official Technical Clothing Sponsor @roosterkit is offering sponsorship for a lucky team at WOKC 2024! 🌊⛵ 📢 Register by April 10th for a chance to get kitted out in top-notch Rooster gear and sail in style! 💁🏼‍♀️🥂?
💥 We are buzzing that our Official Technical Clothing Sponsor @roosterkit is offering sponsorship for a lucky team at WOKC 2024! 🌊⛵ 📢 Register by April 10th for a chance to get kitted out in top-notch Rooster gear and sail in style! 💁🏼‍♀️🥂👑 For a chance to win stash for your entire team, you need to: 1️⃣ Be entered for WOKC 2024!🚨 - registration link in bio 2️⃣ Follow @womensopenkeelboatchamps on Instagram and Facebook 3️⃣ Follow @roosterkit on Instagram and Facebook 4️⃣ Comment on this post with your boat/ team name 🏆 The winning team will be selected on April 10th - in order for correct sizes to be ordered in time for racing! ⛵ #wokc2024 #RaceLearnParty #onesails #rooster #harken #royalsouthernyachtclub #britishkeelboatleague #girlswhosail #brando
🚨 Exciting news! We're thrilled to announce that Rooster is now our Official Technical Clothing Partner! 🎉 Get ready to sail in style as we collaborate on new Women's sailing gear, giving you a chance to test and provide feedback on samples. Plus,
🚨 Exciting news! We're thrilled to announce that Rooster is now our Official Technical Clothing Partner! 🎉 Get ready to sail in style as we collaborate on new Women's sailing gear, giving you a chance to test and provide feedback on samples. Plus, expect awesome prizes and exclusive discounts on Rooster gear! 🌊 🐣 And here's a little eggstra: We're 'cracking' up over Rooster's Sponsorship of a team for the event! All teams entered by April 8th will be put into a draw for a chance to win full Rooster gear for your team! 👕👑 Rooster Press Release https://www.roostersailing.com/blogs/rooster-news/rooster-x-wokc-partnership-announcement #wokc2024 #RaceLearnParty #onesails #rooster #harken #royalsouthernyachtclub #britishkeelboatleague #girlswhosail #brando
Race, Learn, Party! 🏁⛵🥂  #wokc2024 #onesails #harken #royalsouthernyachtclub #britishkeelboatleague #girlswhosail
Race, Learn, Party! 🏁⛵🥂  #wokc2024 #onesails #harken #royalsouthernyachtclub #britishkeelboatleague #girlswhosail
👀 Guess who is coming to WOKC 2024?? Hint: they're no strangers to Cowes Week! 🎶 This announcement definitely adds to the excitement - early bird fees are still on until March 31st! Don't miss out! ⛵🥂 #wokc2024 #RaceLearnParty #onesails #harken #
👀 Guess who is coming to WOKC 2024?? Hint: they're no strangers to Cowes Week! 🎶 This announcement definitely adds to the excitement - early bird fees are still on until March 31st! Don't miss out! ⛵🥂 #wokc2024 #RaceLearnParty #onesails #harken #royalsouthernyachtclub #britishkeelboatleague #girlswhosail #brando
Get hyped for WOKC 2024! 🎉 We're gearing up for an incredible event filled with racing, learning, and an unforgettable party. Stay tuned for exciting updates! Can't wait to see you there! 🌟 #wokc2024 #onesails #harken #royalsouthernyachtclub #briti
Get hyped for WOKC 2024! 🎉 We're gearing up for an incredible event filled with racing, learning, and an unforgettable party. Stay tuned for exciting updates! Can't wait to see you there! 🌟 #wokc2024 #onesails #harken #royalsouthernyachtclub #britishkeelboatleague #girlswhosail
🚨Only 8 weeks left until WOKC 2024! Who's excited to Race 🏁, Learn ⛵& Party 🥂?!? Tag your crew and get ready for an awesome time! Check the link in bio for more info.🚨 #wokc2024 #onesails #harken #royalsouthernyachtclub #britishkeelboatleague
🚨Only 8 weeks left until WOKC 2024! Who's excited to Race 🏁, Learn ⛵& Party 🥂?!? Tag your crew and get ready for an awesome time! Check the link in bio for more info.🚨 #wokc2024 #onesails #harken #royalsouthernyachtclub #britishkeelboatleague #girlswhosail 📸 @g_altham_photography
Happy International Women’s Day from the WOKC team! Here’s to the all incredible women we love sailing with and against - long may you continue to inspire, shine bright and break boundaries 💪🌞🌊
Happy International Women’s Day from the WOKC team! Here’s to the all incredible women we love sailing with and against - long may you continue to inspire, shine bright and break boundaries 💪🌞🌊
If you are missing the great WOKC Vibes then... The *Lochan Cup (UK Women's Keelboat Team Racing Championships)* is coming up at Queen Mary on the 15/16th June - it promises to be a great event, held in the new Sonars, showcasing the best female tea One week post-WOKC and finally feeling recovered! Huge thanks to everyone who made it such a success. We smashed it by raising over £1,000 for the @rnli and @breastcancernow —how amazing is that?! Don't forget to fill out the feedback fo 🎉 A massive THANK YOU to everyone who made WOKC 2024 an absolute blast! 🎉 Shoutout to our awesome sponsors: @onesails_gbr_south, @roosterkit, and @harken_u.k! Big love to the @royalsouthernyc and @britishkeelboatleague for hosting us in style. H 🥂 Raising the stakes for the rest of the season after the epicness of WOKC 2024!  The weather was pure glam, the sailing top-notch, BBQ on point, and the evening vibes were off the charts with lots and lots of rose! Huge congrats to our winners 🏆 Countdown is on! Just 1 week until the UK's only all-female open keelboat championship kicks off 🥳 Get ready for a weekend of training, racing, and unbeatable onshore vibes!  📅 Friday: @onesails_gbr_south Training Day to help brush up on y WOKC is not only a weekend of racing; thanks to our sponsors @onesails_gbr_south we are hosting a training day on Friday 10th May with coached sessions, filming and debriefs for both IRC and BKL fleets, as well as on-the-water coaching for the Saturd 📢Huge shoutout to the 2023 winners in the IRC fleet, Journey Maker and BKL fleet, Team Peggy for signing up again this year🏆 🌟Now, the big question is: can they hold onto their titles, or will someone else claim the 2024 glory?🥂 #wokc2024 #RaceL Only 1 month left until the 2024 Women's Open Keelboat Championships! 🌟⛵ There's still time to join the excitement – entry is still open! Don't miss out on the chance to race against the best female sailors in the UK, learn from Paralympian @ Happy Friday, everyone! Only 🖐️ days left of the competition, so don't miss out! 🚨Remember, to enter for a chance to fully kit out your team in Rooster Gear, you need to Enter WOKC, comment on this post, and follow @roosterkit and @womensopenkeel 💥 We are buzzing that our Official Technical Clothing Sponsor @roosterkit is offering sponsorship for a lucky team at WOKC 2024! 🌊⛵ 📢 Register by April 10th for a chance to get kitted out in top-notch Rooster gear and sail in style! 💁🏼‍♀️🥂? 🚨 Exciting news! We're thrilled to announce that Rooster is now our Official Technical Clothing Partner! 🎉 Get ready to sail in style as we collaborate on new Women's sailing gear, giving you a chance to test and provide feedback on samples. Plus, Race, Learn, Party! 🏁⛵🥂  #wokc2024 #onesails #harken #royalsouthernyachtclub #britishkeelboatleague #girlswhosail 👀 Guess who is coming to WOKC 2024?? Hint: they're no strangers to Cowes Week! 🎶 This announcement definitely adds to the excitement - early bird fees are still on until March 31st! Don't miss out! ⛵🥂 #wokc2024 #RaceLearnParty #onesails #harken # Get hyped for WOKC 2024! 🎉 We're gearing up for an incredible event filled with racing, learning, and an unforgettable party. Stay tuned for exciting updates! Can't wait to see you there! 🌟 #wokc2024 #onesails #harken #royalsouthernyachtclub #briti 🚨Only 8 weeks left until WOKC 2024! Who's excited to Race 🏁, Learn ⛵& Party 🥂?!? Tag your crew and get ready for an awesome time! Check the link in bio for more info.🚨 #wokc2024 #onesails #harken #royalsouthernyachtclub #britishkeelboatleague Happy International Women’s Day from the WOKC team! Here’s to the all incredible women we love sailing with and against - long may you continue to inspire, shine bright and break boundaries 💪🌞🌊