The National Women’s Sailing Association (NWSA) is holding their 2024 National Women’s Sailing Conference on Saturday June 8 from 8 am – 5 pm at Southern Yacht Club on Lake Pontchartrain, New Orleans. The all-day event welcomes women sailors of all levels and ages to workshops including the popular Take the Helm® track — an introduction to sailing for women. A sailing scholarship fundraising mixer will be held after the conference to continue networking.
Programming includes a full day of classroom, dockside and on-the-water workshops taught by experienced female instructors and Captains from across the nation. Sailors can fine tune their sail trim skills, learn hands-on marine electrical, practice navigation using paper and electronic charts, learn when and how to execute a distress call or crew overboard recovery and more. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
A highlight of the event is the announcement and presentation of the 2024 Leadership in Women’s Sailing Award recipient, co-sponsored by NWSA and BoatUS. This award recognizes an individual with a record of achievement in inspiring, educating and enriching the lives of women through sailing.
Registration information for the 2024 National Women’s Sailing Conference will be announced in Spring 2024. For information on becoming an NWSA member, visit https://www.womensailing.org Direct any questions about conference registration or sponsorship to conference@womensailing.org
About National Women’s Sailing Association: Founded in 1990 by Hall of Fame sailor Doris Colgate, the National Women’s Sailing Association is a program of the Women’s Sailing Foundation, Inc. a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in the U.S. It maintains the mission of providing education, programming and support for women sailors of all ages. The organization seeks to help women find community and mentorship among their peers, as well as create leadership and education opportunities. Through membership, donations and sponsorship, they continue to maintain AdventureSail®, a program designed for underserved girls, the Learn to Sail Youth Sailing Scholarship, the Sue Corl Sailing Scholarship and the NWSA/BoatUS Leadership in Women’s Sailing Award. For more information visit https://www.womensailing.org. Follow on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIN.
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