NWSA Conference Presented by American Sailing

June 6–8, 2025 • St. Petersburg, Florida
Schedule at a Glance

2025 Registration

Annually, National Women's Sailing Association (NWSA) organizes a full day of hands-on workshops for women sailors of all levels, both on land and on the water. In 2025, we’re thrilled to expand the event to three exciting days of Knowledge-Skills-Fun!

Our workshops are led by highly skilled and enthusiastic women sail instructors and captains who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and expertise.

We’re currently in the process of creating a memorable 2025 Conference in Florida! The conference will feature Friday morning classes held at the University of South Florida - St. Petersburg campus (USF) and the Mastry Engine Center. In the afternoon, attendees will have the opportunity to tour the Island Packet Yachts factory followed by a social gathering with Women Who Sail Tampa Bay. Saturday classes will be held at USF, while Sunday classes and brunch will be held at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club.

Saturday and Sunday package registrations for NWSA Members will commence on March 1st for $225. Friday and Sunday events are available separately. Early Bird Registration for NWSA Members will be open from March 1st to 15th, followed by regular registration from March 16th to April 14th. The regular registration rate will apply from April 15th to June 4th. This year, we’ll be able to offer housing in the dormitories at USF, St. Pete at an exceptionally low rate. We only have 100 of these rooms available, so make sure to register before they sell out.

If you’re not a member yet, join us now to secure your first class choices on March 1. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with fellow women sailors! If you are not a member, join now to get your first class choices on March 1st.

Whether you are an absolute beginner or you are working on your race start strategy, we eager to share sailing with you!

Schedule at a Glance

Friday, June 6

Morning on-water class 9 am – 11 am. Diesel Maintenance class 9 am – 12 am.

More events TBA.

Sunday, June 8

9:00 am - 10:45 am On Land Classes at SPYC

11:00 am - 2:00 pm Brunch at SPYC with program and speakers

Saturday, June 7

8:15 am - 9:00 am Registrants and Instructors Check-in, Breakfast

9:00 am - 9:20 am Opening Remarks

9:30 am - 12:15pm On Water Session 1

9:30 am - 10:45 am On Land Sessions 1

11:00 am - 12:15pm On Land Sessions 2

12:30 pm - 1:50pm 2025 BoatUS/NWSA Leadership in Women’s Sailing Award Announcement Luncheon and Speakers

2:00 pm - 4:45 pm On Water Sessions 2

2:00 pm - 3:15 pm On Land Sessions 3

3:30 pm - 4:45 pm On Land Sessions 4

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm AdventureSail Social/Fundraiser, Speakers

SUPPORT THE CONFERENCE

We are so grateful for the continued support of conference sponsors. Each year we are able to offer more opportunities for companies, organizations, brands and individuals to reach a targeted audience of women sailing enthusiasts. See our 2025 list of sponsor benefits by clicking the button on the right.

The Women's Sailing Foundation will hold an NWSA AdventureSail and Scholarship Fundraiser on Saturday evening. Silent Auction and Raffle items of all nautical interest are welcome such as art, jewelry, sailing vacations, sailing school certificates, nautical gear, books and more. Donor names will be acknowledged on the conference website.

All Saturday registrants are invited to attend this fundraiser and welcome our special guest speaker. Refreshments and music will be enjoyed.

Have an item to donate to help raise funds at our raffle or silent auction? Click the button to get to the donor form.

Sponsor / Donate Item

BECOME AN INSTRUCTOR OR PRESENTER

Our conference attendees come from across the nation to be inspired by the expertise, wisdom and experience of our volunteer instructors and special interest presenters.

Please, consider putting forth your ideas and skills to participate in our next conference. We have extended the deadline to November 15, 2024. Please let us know if you need more time so we count you in, especially if you are in a storm-effected area. We will be happy to hear from you!