Sailing Convention for Women to be Held in California

The Sailing Convention for Women presented by Gail Hine, will be held February 1, 2020 at the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club in Corona del Mar, California.

“The Convention gives women an opportunity to meet other women sailors, discuss options for more cruising and day sailing, find out about existing women’s sailing organizations in their area as well as instructional programs available,” said Hine, the convention’s creator/director. “We have something meaningful for everyone. One of our previous attendees enjoyed the program so much that said it was the best day of her life. We really try to make it that kind of experience for everyone.”

Sponsored by BoatUS and local businesses and marine-related companies, the daylong, ladies-only series of shore-and-boat-based workshops offer beginners to experts an opportunity to learn more about all topics sailing.

Attendees select a combination of workshops in areas that best fits their interest and ability. Course instructors are top women sailors, many of whom are U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Captains. Workshops include: Welcome Aboard for Beginners, Diesels, Going Up the Mast, Docking, Suddenly Singlehanded, Weather, Sail Trim, Basic Navigation, Electronic Navigation, Electrical Systems, DIY Canvas Projects, How to Heave a Line, Nighttime Navigation, Winch Workshop, Spinnaker Rigging, Offshore Cruising, How to Avoid Mistakes, the Art of Motorsailing, and Introduction to Sailing.

A dinner will feature speaker Haley Lhamon, a member of the 2018 eight-member team of women who won the 2018 R2AK (Race to Alaska). Known as one of the most challenging on water races in America that takes place over 750-miles of cold, treacherous waters up the famed Inside Passage, R2AK participants may not use a motor and no support is permitted along the way.

The early bird convention registration fee is $219, which increases $235 after December 31. The fee includes workshops, breakfast, lunch, dinner, souvenirs and handouts. Prepaid-registrations are required as space limited to approximately 240 attendees. To obtain a reservation form, email gail@sailingconventionforwomen or call 951-677-8121. Bookings can be made online on/after December 10 at SailingConventionforWomen.com.