SCYA WOMEN'S SAILING CONVENTION
SCYA has supported women's sailing by presenting the Women's Sailing Convention for over 14 years. The convention is a top-notch educational opportunity for women to enhance their sailing skills on the water as well as in the classroom. The convention was started in 1990 by Gail Hine, who continues to chair the event. Thanks to the support of co-chair Kathie Ohmer and many others, the event just gets better every year.
The convention packs a lot into a 12-hour day: up to 4 workshops (2 morning sessions and 2 afternoon sessions) from over 30 workshop/seminar offerings, breakfast, lunch and dinner, a first-rate speaker and, of course, the ever-popular raffle with dozens of prizes.
Workshops vary by year, with a large selection for the novice to advanced sailor and topics of interest to day sailors, cruisers, and racers. A sample of past workshops includes: Weather Wise, Sail Trim, Introduction to Racing, Medical Tips, Offshore Cruising, Spinnaker Trim, Knot Know-how, Diesel for Dummies, Galley Glory, Suddenly Single Handed, Basic Navigation and many others.
All coaches are women and may come from as far away as Australia and Virginia. In addition to the distant travelers, many coaches are from the SCYA Member Club WORSA. A significant number of the coaches are licensed Captains, and the convention is fortunate to have a US Sailing Judge (also a WORSA member) teach the Racing Rules workshops.
The convention is held the first Saturday of February at the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club. Come join the more than 300 women who attend the convention each year.
Contact Gail Hine for more information.
Planning meetings start in September, and enthusiastic volunteers are always welcome.
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