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Jun
6
to Jun 8
EDUCATION, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

* 2025 National Women's Sailing Association Annual Women's Sailing Conference

June 6-8, 2025 - in St. Petersburg Florida

For 25 years NWSA has been hosting a full day of on land and on-the-water hands-on workshops for women sailors of all levels. All workshops are led by highly competent and enthusiastic women sail instructors and captains.

A sneak peak: there will be workshops in sewing canvas and sail repair, how to read a chart, how to go up a mast safely and how to avoid mishaps and mayhem just to name a few.

And then, of course, you’ll have a chance to get out on the water! Whether you are an absolute beginner or you are working on your race start strategy, the coaches are highly qualified and eager to share sailing with you!

Learn more here on the National Women’s Sailing Association Website.

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Jun
22
9:00 AM09:00
WOMEN'S ONLY REGATTA, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, REGATTA

* YRALIS QUEENS CUP! SUN, JUNE 22, 2025 - at American Yacht Club

QUEENS CUP - WATSON SERIES QUALIFIER

Sunday, June 22, 2025

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

American Yacht Club, Rye, NY

Annual Queens Cup Regatta. Women only in Ideal 18s with spinnakers. Part of the Andrea Watson Trophy 4 regatta series. Learn more about the Andrea Watson Series.

The Queens Cup is the YRA of Long Island Sound Women's Championship! YRA Membership is required for the skipper.

2025 info will be linked as soon as it is available, 2024 info below.

Registratioin & NoR are available on the regatta website on ClubSpot.

If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact:

Event Chair - Tricia Alcamo, tricia.alcamo@gmail.com

Sailing Chair - Jenn Leary, jenniferaleary@gmail.com, 203-253-7107

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Jun
29
9:00 AM09:00
WOMEN'S ONLY REGATTA, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, REGATTA

* MENDEZ 2025! SUN, JUNE 29 - Larchmont Yacht Club, Mendez Regatta

Sailors! Don’t miss the great tradition of The Ladies Invitational for the Commodore Mendez Trophy, Sunday, June 29!

Part of the Andrea Watson Trophy 4 regatta series. Learn more about the Andrea Watson Series.

Started by Commodore Mendez and his wife Pauline in 1996 to provide opportunities for women sailors on Long Island Sound, it's a fun and spirited event and is a qualifier for the YRALIS's Andrea Watson Award.

Registration fee $100 + loaner boat fee, if needed, $100.
More info on the LYC website
TBD Register here / View Registrations on Clubspot

More details...

  • The Mendez is now a Spinnaker event. It was previously a non-spinnaker event, in Ideal 18s.

  • Awards ceremony and wine / cheese reception with tunes following racing!

  • The Notice of Race is posted!

  • Loaner boats are available on a first come first serve basis for a $100 fee.

The Schedule of Events...

  1. 9:30 - 10:00 Check in Veranda

  2. 10:00 Competitor Meeting

  3. 11:15 First Warning signal

  4. 15:00 No warning signal after this time

  5. Awards ceremony and wine & cheese reception following the completion of racing

Contact Larchmont Yacht Club for more information on this Women’s only Ideal 18 regatta. The Event Chair for the Mendez Regatta is LYC woman sailor Anne Stark Locher - anne.stark.locher@gmail.com.


Click here for more information on the Mendez - Notice of Race, SIs etc.

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Sep
14
9:00 AM09:00
WOMEN'S ONLY REGATTA, REGATTA, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

* Gillespie! SUN, SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 - Gillespie Regatta at Norwalk Yacht Club

Annual Gillespie Regatta. Women’s only in Ideal 18s with spinnakers. Part of the Andrea Watson Trophy 4 regatta series.

You must be a member of a qualifying yacht club to participate, and an experienced Ideal 18 sailor. Your registration must be approved by the Woman’s Sailing Chair.
2025 regatta info: TBD on Clubspot

Learn more about the four Andrea Watson Trophy qualifying regattas for women Ideal 18 sailors.

The regatta schedule:

  • 0900: Check in and refreshments

  • 0930: Competitors meeting

  • 1000: Harbor start

  • 1600: Awards and refreshments post racing on the deck

Norwalk Yacht Club is the perfect venue for a regatta with a vast playground of navigable waters and beautiful scenery. Sign up early so we can plan to rally more boats if needed.

Contact WOW REP Anne Munkenbeck at annemunkenbeck@optonline.net for more information.
Reach out to the NYC Sailing Director Sean Palliza with any questions: sailingdirector@norwalkyachtclub.com

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Sep
27
to Sep 28
REGATTA, WOMEN'S ONLY REGATTA, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

* LORNA! SAT & SUN, SEPTEMBER 27 & 28, 2025 - Lorna Whittelsey Women's Regatta and Sunday Distance Race at Indian Harbor Yacht Club, Greenwich, CT

The 2025 Lorna!
Saturday fleet regatta Ideal 18s w spin part of Watson Trophy. Sunday morning distance race Ideal 18s. Contact: Lili Tarbell, elizabeth.tarbell@gmail.com, Indian Harbor YC.

A minimum of 10 boats must be registered by September 23 for each day for the day’s event to be held.


2025 Event link & NOR plus registration for 2025..

From Karen Lau: “Ladies, let's race!" So get ready to wrap up the year with the Lorna Whittelsey Weekend at Indian Harbor Yacht Club.

Saturday is a spinnaker Ideal 18 regatta (2 crew) with family-style dinner following. (This event is the Andrea Watson qualifier.
Sunday is a long distance race (like a PHRF race) that has historically been around the Captain Harbor Islands, followed by a buffet brunch. This race can be sailed with or without a spinnaker and 2-3 crew.

You can register to race both days or just one. But everyone is invited and can register to join the dinner and/or brunch.

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Sep
28
to Sep 29
REGATTA, WOMEN'S ONLY REGATTA, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

* LORNA! SAT & SUN, SEPTEMBER 28 & 29, 2024 - Lorna Whittelsey Women's Regatta and Sunday Distance Race at Indian Harbor Yacht Club, Greenwich, CT

The 2024 Lorna!
Saturday fleet regatta Ideal 18s w spin part of Watson Trophy. Sunday morning distance race Ideal 18s. Contact: Lili Tarbell, elizabeth.tarbell@gmail.com, Indian Harbor YC.

A minimum of 10 boats must be registered by September 23 for each day for the day’s event to be held.
Event link & NOR plus registration for 2024.

From Karen Lau: “Ladies, let's race!" So get ready to wrap up the year with the Lorna Whittelsey Weekend at Indian Harbor Yacht Club.

Saturday is a spinnaker Ideal 18 regatta (2 crew) with family-style dinner following. (This event is the Andrea Watson qualifier.
Sunday is a long distance race (like a PHRF race) that has historically been around the Captain Harbor Islands, followed by a buffet brunch. This race can be sailed with or without a spinnaker and 2-3 crew.

You can register to race both days or just one. But everyone is invited and can register to join the dinner and/or brunch.

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Sep
15
9:00 AM09:00
WOMEN'S ONLY REGATTA, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, REGATTA

* YRALIS QUEENS CUP! SUN, SEPT 15, 2024 - at American Yacht Club

QUEENS CUP

Sunday, September 15, 2024

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

American Yacht Club, Rye, NY

Annual Queens Cup Regatta. Women only in Ideal 18s with spinnakers. Part of the Andrea Watson Trophy 4 regatta series. Learn more about the Andrea Watson Series.

The Queens Cup is the YRA of Long Island Sound Women's Championship! YRA Membership is required for the skipper.

Registratioin & NoR are available on the regatta website on ClubSpot.

If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact:

Event Chair - Tricia Alcamo, tricia.alcamo@gmail.com

Sailing Chair - Jenn Leary, jenniferaleary@gmail.com, 203-253-7107

Hope to see you on September 15th!

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Sep
7
9:00 AM09:00
WOMEN'S ONLY REGATTA, REGATTA, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

* Gillespie! SAT, SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 - Gillespie Regatta at Norwalk Yacht Club

Annual Gillespie Regatta. Women’s only in Ideal 18s with spinnakers. Part of the Andrea Watson Trophy 4 regatta series.

You must be a member of a qualifying yacht club to participate, and an experienced Ideal 18 sailor. Your registration must be approved by the Woman’s Sailing Chair.
2024 regatta info: https://theclubspot.com/regatta/8odyDuEwpZ

Learn more about the four Andrea Watson Trophy qualifying regattas for women Ideal 18 sailors.

The regatta schedule:

  • 0900: Check in and refreshments

  • 0930: Competitors meeting

  • 1000: Harbor start

  • 1600: Awards and refreshments post racing on the deck

Norwalk Yacht Club is the perfect venue for a regatta with a vast playground of navigable waters and beautiful scenery. Sign up early so we can plan to rally more boats if needed.

Contact WOW REP Anne Munkenbeck at annemunkenbeck@optonline.net for more information.
Reach out to the NYC Sailing Director Sean Palliza with any questions: sailingdirector@norwalkyachtclub.com

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Jun
8
8:00 AM08:00
EDUCATION, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

* 2024 National Women's Sailing Association Annual Women's Sailing Conference, New Orleans

June 8, 2024 - in New Orleans!

For 25 years NWSA has been hosting a full day of on land and on-the-water hands-on workshops for women sailors of all levels. All workshops are led by highly competent and enthusiastic women sail instructors and captains.

A sneak peak: there will be workshops in sewing canvas and sail repair, how to read a chart, how to go up a mast safely and how to avoid mishaps and mayhem just to name a few.

And then, of course, you’ll have a chance to get out on the water! Whether you are an absolute beginner or you are working on your race start strategy, the coaches are highly qualified and eager to share sailing with you!

Learn more here on the National Women’s Sailing Association Website.

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May
19
12:00 PM12:00
WOMEN'S ONLY REGATTA, REGATTA, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

* Essex Corinthian Yacht Club Women's Ideal 18 Invitational

EASTERN CONNECTICUT WOMEN’S INVITATIONAL REGATTA

SUNDAY MAY 19 th , 2024

ESSEX CORINTHIAN YACHT CLUB, ESSEX, CT

This event information was provided to WOW by the Noroton WOW Rep, but we cannot find it one the Essex Corinthian Yacht Club Website. If interested, email them at racechair@essexcorinthian.org

No info about this Regatta on the site, but you can visit ECYC online at www.essexcorinthian.org

NOTICE OF RACE

1. RULES

1.1 The regatta will be governed by The Racing Rules of Sailing, the Ideal 18 Class Rules and the Sailing Instructions.

2. ELIGIBILITY

2.1 The regatta is open to boats of the Ideal 18 class owned by or chartered to a recognized yacht club. This is a non-spinnaker regatta. ECYC and EYC will have boats available for charter.

2.2 Both Skipper and Crew must be women.

2.3 Eligible skippers may enter by completing the entry form and emailing it to racechair@essexcorinthian.org by April 29th 2024. Entry forms are available at ECYC or online at www.essexcorinthian.org

2.4 Skippers will be required to draw for boat assignments at the skippers’ meeting.

3. FEES

3.1 There is a $50 entry fee for this regatta, per boat, payable by check or cash at the Skippers meeting.

4. BOAT CHARTERS

4.1

Boats owned by ECYC and EYC are available for no cost charter. The skipper at fault in a collision is responsible for Paying the $250 deductible if a boat is damaged. The skipper will be required to sign a liability form at the

Skipper’s meeting.

5. SCHEDULE

5.1 The skippers’ meeting will be held at 1200 on Sunday May 19th, 2024.

5.2 The First Warning Signal will be at 1300.

5.3 Up to Six races are scheduled.

5.4 No race will be started after 1600.

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May
16
5:45 PM17:45
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, EDUCATION

* Sail Newport Presents Cole Brauer - SOLD OUT!

Sail Newport Presents Cole Brauer

May 16, 5:45 pm - 7:00 pm

There will be no livestream available for this event. Our apologies.

Tickets for both shows at the theater are sold out. Thank you for the enormous response as we welcome this remarkable sailor.

https://sailnewport.org/cole-brauer-livestream-registration/

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Apr
13
8:30 AM08:30
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, EDUCATION

* 2024 Annual Women's Sailing Conference @ The Narragansett Sailing School, RI

WHEN: Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 8:30 to 4:30pm
WHERE: Greenwich Bay Marina, 125 Wharf Road, Warwick, RI 02886

Join us for a one-day Women’s Conference to meet fellow female boaters and enjoy an introductory taste of your own selection of programming. We have ten topics available and you’ll have time in the day to dive into your favorite four.

Learn more on the Narragansett Sailing School website.

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