KINGSTON – The Sailing School at the Hudson River Maritime Museum and the Kingston Sailing Club are pleased to announce registration is now open for the Sixth Annual Riverport Women’s Sailing Conference on March 24-25, 2023
The 2023 Riverport Women’s Sailing Conference (RWSC) is co-sponsored by the Kingston Sailing Club and will be held in person, on land, at the Hudson River Maritime Museum in Kingston, New York. This year’s theme is “A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats.” All are welcome to register.
The conference will open on Friday, March 24 at 6 p.m. with a welcome dinner and keynote address by Captain Stefany Coulter, who will talk about her unique journey in creating a maritime-centered life and her SailHope program.
Conference registrants will enjoy a full Saturday of workshops, networking, light breakfast, lunch, and door prizes. Participants will select four or more workshops on a variety of nautical topics, including: The Science of Sailing; A Women-Focused Museum Gallery Tour; Becoming A Boat Owner; Sailing and Sustainability; Terrestrial Navigation with Charts; Basic Inland Navigation Rules; Coastal and Offshore Passage Planning; Environmental Education and Sail Training; Weather for the Mariner; Outboard Engine Troubleshooting; Diesel Engine Maintenance; Knots & Line Management; Introduction to Racing, Spinnaker Racing, and Double-Handed Racing.
Early registration is recommended to assure a spot in the conference, which is limited to 75 people and usually sells out. Tuition ranges from $60 – $85 with an online attendance option for $50.
For details about the conference and online registration, visit the Sailing School at https://www.hrmm.org/riverport-womens-sailing-conference.html or call (845) 338-0071.
