NWSA Conference Presented by American Sailing
June 6–8, 2025 • St. Petersburg, Florida
Schedule at a Glance
Annually, NWSA hosts a full day of on land and on-the-water hands-on workshops for women sailors of all levels. In 2025, we have expanded to three days of Knowledge – Skills – Fun. All workshops are led by highly skilled and enthusiastic women sail instructors and captains.
We are currently creating a memorable 2025 Conference in Florida! Friday morning classes will be held at University of South Florida - St. Petersburg campus (USF) and Mastry Engine Center. Saturday classes will be held at USF. Sunday classes and brunch will be held at St. Petersburg Yacht Club.
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Whether you are an absolute beginner or you are working on your race start strategy, we eager to share sailing with you!
Preliminary Schedule at a glance- there will be several classes going on concurrently each session
Friday, June 6
Morning on-water class 9 am – 11 am. Diesel Maintenance class 9 am – 12 am. Afternoon: Mastry Engine Center tour and Island Packet Yachts Center tour.
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 - 12:15 pm | On Water Session 1 |
| 9:30 am - 10:45 am | On Land Session 1 |
| 11:00 am - 12:15 pm | On Land Session 2 |
| 12:30 pm - 1:50 pm | BoatUS/NWSA Leadership in Women's Sailing Award Announcement, Luncheon and Presentations |
| 2:00 pm - 4:45 pm | On Water Session 2 |
| 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm | On Land Session 3 |
| 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm | On Land Session 4 |
| 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Fundraiser |
Sunday, June 8
| 9:00 am - 10:45 am | On Land Classes |
| 11:00 am - 2:00 pm | Brunch with Program |
THANK YOU TO OUR 2024 SPONSORS, YOU MADE US SMILE!
Allstate Sugar Bowl, American Sailling, BoatU.S., Gulf Coast Bank & Trust, Pontchartrain Yacht Club, Offshore Sailling School, Louisiana Sailling School, Mantus Marine, Mustang Survival
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