Welcome to the National Women’s Sailing Association! We invite you to explore the many events, programs and scholarships we offer for women sailors of all levels, ages and interests. Enjoy!
November 2024 TAKE THE HELM is OUT!
Time on the water is always calming, unless you are racing! I so enjoy the moment when the sails are up, and the engine is turned off. Hearing the water move across the hull, or the sails flapping, or even the seagulls chirping just seems to help relieve the tension of our onshore lives.
Member Of The Month
Inga Grimmett
NWSA’s November 2024 Member of The Month, Inga Grimmett is an emerging filmmaker with an interest in documentaries and short films. She has also always been interested in sailing. After she began filming a short documentary on sailing, her curiosity turned into action. Through the Los Angeles Yacht Club Inga began to take courses with member Marie Rogers (whom a portion of her documentary is about).
As soon as Inga joined NWSA, she stepped up asking, “How can I help?” The Board of Directors is thrilled to get Inga’s offer as a volunteer. We have already put her to work. Her varied talents and communication skills will aid NWSA in service to you, our members.
Bravo Zulu to Inga. Her commitment will offer women sailors more opportunities to connect, to learn and to enjoy sailing. read more
SHE SAILOR SEA STORY — Clean sweep
The She Sailor Sea Story episode Clean Sweep is sponsored by American Sailing.
Join NWSA members and friends for a social evening of sea stories told by women sailors, artists and scientists working for a Clean Ocean. The commitment to act, the scope of the problem of plastics in the ocean, the notable boat, the hard work done to protect the ruggedly beautiful islands dotting the coast of Maine — stories of all this and more will make for a feel good night of sharing by women sailors.
RSVP is required.
HONOR YOUR HERO!
The Leadership in Women’ s Sailing Award, presented by NWSA and BoatU.S.® began in 1999 is given annually to honor an individual who has a record of achievement in inspiring, educating and enriching the lives of women through sailing. Nominations are open now through February 1, 2025. Recognize the contributions your sailing hero has made to women in the sailing community. Honor that special person who has a long history of encouraging women’s participation in the sport.
Make your nomination. Visit our LIWSA page. read more
Call for presenters & instructors
Share Sailing at the National Women’s Sailing Association Conference in St. Petersburg, Florida June 6-8, 2025.
The National Women’s Sailing Association is currently accepting applications to present and instruct at the annual National Women’s Sailing Association Conference. We are excited to share sailing with women in Florida! We need a great crew to make our ship sail smoothly. We need your help to safely navigate to a successful event. We hope to welcome you aboard. Please, fill out the application to instruct below.
CONGRATULATIONS TO JERELYN BIEHL
Awarded the 2024 Leadership in Women’s Sailing Award, co-sponsored by NWSA and BoatU.S.
A wonderful video was presented at the Conference in New Orleans in June 2024 which includes congratulatory messages and an acceptance speech by Jerelyn.
Jerelyn Biehl was awarded the 2024 BoatU.S. / NWSA Leadership in Women’s Sailing award in-person at her home club the San Diego Yacht Club. The yacht club’s women’s group hosted the presentation of the award during a festive luau. Congratulations to Jerelyn!
Pictured in the photo: NWSA Vice President, Debbie Huntsman with Jerelyn in August 2024 in San Diego.
2024 AdventureSail®
August 10th was our official AdventureSail Day for 2024 but clubs and organizations are still hosting whenever is convenient for them! Reports and photos are coming in!
What is AdventureSail? Underserved girls in sailing grounds across the country get a chance to take the helm and give sailing a try! Graduates of AdventureSail then become eligible to apply for a Learn To Sail Youth Scholarship from NWSA
For highlights from the participating organizations in 2023 read more
To learn more about AdventureSail click here
We are thankful for the support of companies, organizations, foundations and individuals who have helped us bring this conference to the New Orleans women’s sailing community. Through their financial contributions, the donation of silent auction & raffle items or in-kind services, we can make this event possible and continue our scholarships and AdventureSail® program.
To donate to silent auction items, contact Sponsorships@womensailing.org