2025 National Women’s Sailing Association Conference
Date Posted: April 15, 2025
Source: National Women's Sailing Association

June 6–8, 2025 | St. Petersburg, FL
Presented by American Sailing

Join fellow sailors for a weekend of hands-on training, community, and inspiration at the 2025 National Women's Sailing Association Conference, hosted in St. Petersburg, FL. This annual event offers a dynamic mix of classroom, dockside, and on-the-water instruction, with sessions tailored to all experience levels.

Conference Highlights

Two Keynote Speakers:

    • Tracy Edwards, MBE – The Maiden Factor

    • Doris Colgate – National Sailing Hall of Fame Inductee & NWSA Founder


30+ Classes Across Three Days

    • On-water, classroom, and dockside sessions

    • Special topics including diesel engine maintenance led by a female instructor

    • Island Packet Factory Tour

Community Events

    • Welcome social with Women Who Sail Tampa Bay

    • AdventureSail social, silent auction, and fundraiser

    • Leadership in Women's Sailing Award Luncheon

    • Fashion show and brunch at St. Petersburg Yacht Club


Affordable on-campus housing is available, and registration is open now. Late registration pricing runs from April 15 to June 4.

NWSA Members: $250

Non-Members: $325


For the full schedule, speaker details, campus policies, and cancellation info, click here.

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