Take The Helm Issue October 2023

Take The Helm Issue October 2023

    Jazz Up Your Sailing   SAVE THE DATE! New Orleans, Louisiana will host the 2024 National Women’s Sailing Association Conference June 8. Workshops will be at Southern Yacht Club (SYC) and Community Sailing New Orleans. Southern Yacht Club,...
Meet The WOWazR 2023 Coaches

Meet The WOWazR 2023 Coaches

        Sign up now And learn from these women racers   Betsy Alison — 2011 National Sailing Hall of Fame inductee Charlie Arms — began teaching sailing at the age of 10 Louise Bienvenu — Gulf Yachting Association Women’s Champion 2020 Naomi...
Meet Kris Self, NWSA’s October 2023 Member of the Month

Meet Kris Self, NWSA’s October 2023 Member of the Month

Kris Self, founder and owner of Island Computer Consulting in St. Pete Beach, a “technology concierge,” Self, 64, is a former Apple systems engineer and specializes high-end home automation, entertainment and video surveillance systems. She also works with small...
She Sailor Sea Story “Oceans” Sept. 14 2023

She Sailor Sea Story “Oceans” Sept. 14 2023

On September 14, 2023, 3 ocean racers and adventurers joined our online community of women sailors to share their She Sailor Sea Stories! Our host is Debbie Huntsman (NWSA Vice President) and our guests, Yosh Han, Sheila McCurdy and Dr. Anne Kolker Yosh Han, is an...
She Sailor Sea Story Ocean Races

She Sailor Sea Story Ocean Races

She Sailor Sea Story “Ocean Races” September 14, 2023 with Sheila McCurdy, Anne Kolker, Yosh Han Each of these woman sailors have open ocean racing experiences, which will make this show exciting and interesting. Please join us. It’s free and...
Take The Helm Issue: September 2023

Take The Helm Issue: September 2023

    2023 AdventureSail® highlights AdventureSail® is a nationwide program of the Women’s Sailing Foundation, a 501(c)(3) educational organization. This summer Women’s Sailing Association of Southern California, Dana Point (pictured above), Courageous Sailing...
Take The Helm: August 2023

Take The Helm: August 2023

View this email in your browser   August Brings Adventure AdventureSail® programming has already begun serving happy girls this summer. On August 12, AdventureSail Day will bring a discovery of sailing to the majority of girls through the program this year. Girls...
Take The Helm: Issue June – July 2023

Take The Helm: Issue June – July 2023

View this email in your browser Welcome to summer sailing! The sailors attending the National Women’s Sailing Conference at Sail Newport, in Newport, Rhode Island expanded their community, reunited with old friends and strengthened existing ties, and had fun. On...
Meet Dr Anne Kolker Winner of LIWSA

Meet Dr Anne Kolker Winner of LIWSA

Congratulations to Dr. Anne Kolker for being selected as the 2023 Leadership in Women’s Sailing Award honoree. NWSA and BoatUS announced and presented the Leadership in Women’s Sailing Award to Anne Kolker at the June 3rd National Sailing Conference in Sail Newport in...
Take The Helm April 2023

Take The Helm April 2023

2023 NWSA Conference News Excitement has been building for the 2023 National Women’s Sailing Association Conference on June 3, at Sail Newport in Rhode Island. The women instructors are top notch. So are their presentations. Most workshops have limited enrollment. To...
EARLY BIRD Conference Discount for NWSA Members

EARLY BIRD Conference Discount for NWSA Members

RUNS FROM APRIL 1- 16 An exclusive discount for NWSA Members only! Take advantage of this early-bird opportunity get the workshops you want AND get $50 OFF the regular Conference Pass cost. This opportunity will be available from April 1 – April 16 (midnight)...
Take The Helm January 2023

Take The Helm January 2023

  It’s Award Season The Leadership in Women’s Sailing Award nominations close February 1. There’s still time to nominate your sailing hero for the Award, but don’t dally. The honor cosponsored by NWSA and BoatUS has been bestowed upon sailors exhibiting...
AdventureSail 2022 Wrap-up

AdventureSail 2022 Wrap-up

AdventureSail programming served many happy girls so far this year. Racine and Boston’s Courageous Sailing Center, both long-standing program hosts, kicked off the East Coast sailing season fun by hosting 41 girls. Later, in the first two weeks of August alone, 100...
ADVENTURES: She Sailor Sea Story, Aug 2022

ADVENTURES: She Sailor Sea Story, Aug 2022

 Hosted by: Anne Bryant Storytellers: Daisy, Allyson and Stephanie Our young guests all have been grateful recipients of scholarships from raised donations of either the NWSA, The Butterfly Effect Project or Mattituk Yacht Club. If you would like to help the next...