Inga Grimmett, the NWSA November 2025 Member of the Month 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).
Inga says, “Sailing is an addicting, life-changing experience that will make you feel freedom and fear (both) at the same time. Sailing is a beautiful sport. It’s fun and magical and at the same time teaches you how to be a team player. It helps you to think on your toes and to make quick and (hopefully) great decisions.”
When asked to share words of wisdom for young sailors, Inga added, “Educate yourself on sailing. Read books and find resources that keep your interest sparked. Take sailing classes if you can, especially if you can find community sailing courses. Get hands-on experience by volunteering and chartering boats. Also, make water safety a priority. Learn all you can so that when you’re old enough to sail with your friends, you can do it with confidence knowing that you’re fully aware that you can handle yourself just in case an emergency arises.”
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.Inga aspires to sailing adventures in the South Pacific. When she goes southward, she would pack her favorite Levi’s jean knee shorts, a favorite sarong she got in Thailand around 2011, a first aid kit (just in case), a waterproof speaker and take a bit of cash.
Bravo Zulu to Inga. Her commitment will offer women sailors more opportunities to connect, to learn and to enjoy sailing.