The National Women’s Sailing Association (NWSA) is holding their 2024 National Women’s Sailing Conference presented by Allstate Sugar Bowl on Saturday June 8 from 8 am – 5 pm at Southern Yacht Club on Lake Pontchartrain, New Orleans with support from Community Sailing New Orleans. The all-day event welcomes women sailors of all levels and ages to workshops including the popular Take the Helm® track — an introduction to sailing for women. A sailing scholarship fundraising mixer will be held after the conference to continue networking.
Programming includes a full day of classroom, dockside and on-the-water workshops taught by experienced female instructors and Captains from across the nation. Sailors can fine tune their spinnaker sail trim skills, practice navigation using paper and electronic charts, learn how to recover a crew overboard with a Lifesling and more. Breakfast and lunch will be provided as well as a post-event fundraising raffle and cocktail social hour.
A highlight of the event is the announcement and presentation of the 2024 BoatUS/NWSA Leadership in Women’s Sailing Award recipient, co-sponsored by NWSA and BoatUS. This award recognizes an individual with a record of achievement in inspiring, educating and enriching the lives of women through sailing.
Our valued sponsors are Allstate Sugar Bowl, American Sailing, BoatUS, Gulf Coast Bank and Trust Company, Offshore Sailing School, Louisiana Sailing School and Mantus Marine.
NWSA Member Registration Pre-Opening special runs March 1-15 at $199. Early Bird General Registration runs March 16-April 14 & General Registration runs April 15-June 4 with continued savings for members. $199 – $279 Registration details can be found on www.womensailing.org Direct any questions about conference registration or sponsorship opportunities to conference@womensailing.org or (985) 247-8919.
