A quick survey of sailors, coaches and support crews makes very gratifying reading for all those who contributed to the event.

The overwhelming majority of respondents told us that they are extremely likely to be recommending the event to friends or colleagues so preparations start this week to plan on catering for an even bigger regatta next year!

Particularly pleasing is that the 'Welcome and friendliness of the people at Westernport Yacht Club' was even better that in previous years, rated 9.7 / 10 by participants and 9.8 / 10 by coaches and support crews.

We also recieved some constructive suggestions that will help us to improve next year.

Click HERE for a summary of the feedback received from particpants, coaches and support personnel

We've also had a steady flow of compliments from competitors and coaches including:

"Thank you for a great weekend – I had to depart early – but thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity for coaching and friendship with the other women sailors.  Well done to the yacht club, please pass on my personal thanks to the organising personnel." - Susan Hextell

"Well done to you both [Peta and Pip] for an amazing weekend. As mentioned, I’ve never been to an event like it and I’ve been coaching all over the place for around 25 years. I thought it was a fabulous way to support girls in the sport. A really great initiative of Westernport Yacht Club.  I hope the Hobie girls had a positive weekend. If you have any feedback, please let me know." - Susan Ghent

"I would just like to add my voice to what is sure to be an overwhelming mountain of thanks that has come your way for a fantastic coaching regatta this weekend.  I stretched myself, I built my confidence, I met new friends and reconnected with people i haven’t seen since last year, I learnt heaps and I had fun.  I was struck by the generosity and fabulous, giving nature of all the Westernport club members and flag officers…. It is such a warm and welcoming event and i will certainly be coming along again….. (just as soon as these bruises clear up)." - Dee Mason

For some great pics of the weekend's activities see the WYC Photo Gallery or Women on Water Regatta Facebook page.

Also of interest (attached) an article on last year's regatta by return competitors Britta Baade and Hester Freeman recently published in the RYV annual