SHARING SAILING in new orleans

Welcome to the

2024 National Women’s Sailing Association Conference!

Presented by

Women at the National Women's Sailing Conference at Sail Newport on June 3, 2023

Celebrating our 25th year of producing this Conference for women sailors by women sailors. We welcome you in 2024, to New Orleans at Southern Yacht Club and Community Sailing New Orleans.

We are excited to have you explore the many workshops with instructors that are eager to Share Sailing with women sailors of all levels and interests. Funds raised during the conference help support our AdventureSail program for girls as well as our scholarships. We are thrilled to have you aboard!

OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Gail Hine

Gail Hine

A presentation from the woman who started it all!

 

We are honored to have the designer of the Women’s Sailing Convention model present at the June 8th New Orleans Conference.

Gail Hine is a former long-time editor of NWSA’s Take the Helm® newsletter and an emerita Women’s Sailing Foundation (WSF)/National Women’s Sailing Association (NWSA) board member. She was also the 2002 Leadership in Women’s Sailing honoree. The Leadership in Women’s Sailing Award (LIWSA) was established and co-sponsored by NWSA and BoatUS® to honor an individual with a record of achievement of inspiring, educating and enriching the lives of women through sailing. Gail Hine certainly has a long record of doing just that. The Award has been earned by stellar sailors who have dedicated a good deal of their lives to the sport of sailing and to increasing the opportunities for women sailors in all aspects of the sport.

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REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

But you can still join us for Brunch! See below for details and ticket link.

GOING THE DISTANCE

Open To The Public!

A round-table event with special ocean racing guests

Haley Lhamon and Beth Berry

Moderated by Jodi Weinbecker

Join us for Brunch to hear their wisdom, lessons learned, advice and adventures!

A Q&A will follow.

 

Date: Sunday, June 9th, 2024

Time: 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Location: New Orleans Yacht Club

403 N Roadway St. New Orleans LA 70124

Cost: $25
Cash Bar

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WORKSHOPS

WORKSHOPS

From learning to read a chart to practicing shaping your sails for speed on the water, we have gathered instructors from across the country to lead you through a day of discovery and participation.

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INSTRUCTORS

INSTRUCTORS

Your instructors come from many backgrounds and experiences from across the country. All of them offer a wealth of knowledge sure to inspire.

 

Meet the instructors

VENUE

VENUE

Lake Pontchartrain is a unique sailing ground, both for the winds and its proximity to a culturally rich City! Explore our hosts & supporters Southern Yacht Club and New Orleans Community Sailing.

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Sailing Social and Fundraiser

Sailing Social and Fundraiser

Silent Auction and Raffle to benefit NWSA AdventureSail® and Scholarships

Saturday, June 8
5 pm  – 7 pm @ Southern Yacht Club

Registrants have a chance to unwind, network and support NWSA’s efforts to raise money for AdventureSail® program and sailing scholarships. Snacks and a cash bar will be offered . Come as you are! Wind swept hair-do’s are welcome!

Meet some of the folks who have already generously donated to the silent auction/raffle.

If you have an item or service to donate, please contact Sponsorships@WomenSailing.org  

Thank You To Our 2024 Conference

Title Sponsor

Admiral Sponsor
Captain Sponsor
Skipper Sponsors
Crew Sponsors

We are thankful for the support of companies, organizations, foundations and individuals who are helping us bring this conference to the St. Petersburg 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