NWSA june 6–8, 2025 • St. Petersburg, Florida
Conference 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.
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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 – 12:15pm On Water Session 1
9:30 am – 10:45 am On Land Session 1
11:00 am – 12:15pm On Land Session 2
12:30 pm – 1:50pm 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
SUPPORT THE CONFERENCE
We are so grateful for the continued support of our sponsors and donors. Each year we are able to offer more opportunities for companies, organizations, brands and individuals to reach a targeted audience of women sailing enthusiasts. Find out more how you can get exposure at our conference by clicking the button.
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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. Positions are open for on-the-water sailing instruction and in classroom. We will be happy to hear from you!
Thank You To our 2024 Sponsors. You Made Us Smile!
Allstate Sugar Bowl, American Sailing, BoatU.S., Gulf Coast Bank & Trust, Pontchartrain Yacht Club, Offshore Sailing School, Louisiana Sailing School, Mantus Marine, Mustang Survival
We are thankful for the support of companies, organizations, foundations and individuals who have helped us bring this conference to the New Orleans 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