On the international big boat racing scene  

Congratulations to Wisconsin native, Sally Barkow! Sally recently signed on to the all female team in the 2014-2015 Volvo Ocean Race. Another great accomplishment for USA women sailors, and another step toward equality in big boat ocean racing.   >>Read more…


“Extending Your Range” at the  12th Women’s Sailing Conference

What a fantastic day 65 women had at the Corinthian Yacht Club on June 1st with moderator, Beth Leonard, Technical Director of BoatUS, and panelists Capt. Nancy Erley and Capt. Sharon Renk-Greenlaw and other very experienced women sailors leading workshops.  We thank BoatUS and all our sponsors.    We’ll have more information and pictures later.

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Click here for conference flyer.


Fun Regatta for Women

Fabulous event for 18 women at Courageous Sailing Center, Tuesday, July 9th

University of New Hampshire Sailing Coach, Diana Weidenbacker, did a superb job of capturing and holding the women’s attention from start to finish.


NEW! Our annual newsletter  is packed with great photos and stories of what NWSA and the Foundation have accomplished in the year 2013. Of course, we’ve included stories of other women’s events, women achievers and a few books to keep you going during the winter.   CLICK HERE