ABOUT US
Sailing is a unique sport. Not only as host of the battle between human, machine, and nature, but as one of few professional sports where men and women compete together.
Onboard race boats, women face similar challenges as they do still in the boardroom – from discrimination to lack of developmental support. The Magenta Project is an award-winning global charity, created to build a sustainable network and programme to ensure more equity and inclusion for women in our sport.
OUR VISION
To be the worldwide organisation that ensures sailing is a more equitable and inclusive sport for all
OUR MISSION
To inspire, to upskill, to change culture in sailing — across the board
WHAT WE DO
Mentoring programme
The Mentoring Programme has supported the careers of 200+ women from 20 different countries with a 9+month mentoring curriculum designed to launch their careers in the marine industry.
Communication and Outreach
We are driving change through sharing inspiring stories and hosting important conversations with all stakeholders, including through events and panels.
Talent Development
We partners with leading brands and events to offer clinics and workshops for training and recruitment of female talent including IMOCA, Foiling Week, North Sails, Harken, and Future Fibres.
Global Talent
Our footprint has a global reach and includes top-performing sailing talent, technical experts, and recognised female leaders – partners can tap into this network for appearances, speeches and activations.
Policy and consulting
We offer support and resources for organisations to adopt best practices and policies around equity, inclusion and safeguarding.
WOMEN IN SAILING REVIEW
In 2019 the World Sailing Trust carried out a strategic review into women in sailing which included an international survey, undertook nearly 40 1:1 interviews, and looked to other international sports to learn from our colleagues and peers
*data shown is shared from the World Sailing Trust Strategic Review into Women in Sailing in 2019