Riverport Women's Sailing Conference
Hosted by the Sailing School at Hudson River Maritime Museum and Kingston Sailing Club, the Riverport Women's Sailing Conference is held in-person, on land at HRMM in Kingston, New York. This annual gathering of sailors and aspiring sailors welcomes people who have not traditionally been able to learn to sail into the maritime community and offers them the opportunity to improve their sailing skills. Each year, the conference includes a keynote dinner on the Friday evening, followed by a full day of hands-on workshops and presentations on a range of topics.
RWSC 2025
March 28-29
Friday, March 28, 2025, 4:30 - 8:00 pm
FREE Pre-Conference social hour & Keynote Presentation, 4:30 - 6:00
Keynote Dinner (Advance Registration Required) 6:00 - 8:00
Frank Guido's Little Italy, Kingston, NY
Saturday, March 29, 2025, 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Riverport Women's Sailing Conference
Hudson River Maritime Museum, Kingston, NY
Registration Now Open!
Pre-Conference-Friday, March 28, 2025
Frank Guido's Little Italy, Kingston, NY
FREE Keynote Presentation
4:30 - 5:30 pm-Social Hour with cash bar
5:30-6:00 pm-Keynote Address
Free and open to the public
All are welcome to join the fun, learn, and be inspired by our Keynote speaker Dawn Riley.
4:30 - 5:30 pm-Social Hour with cash bar
5:30-6:00 pm-Keynote Address
Free and open to the public
All are welcome to join the fun, learn, and be inspired by our Keynote speaker Dawn Riley.
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Dawn Riley was the first woman to manage an America’s Cup sailing team as CEO and captain of America True. She has raced on four America’s Cup and two Whitbread (now The Ocean Race) teams. She is the former Women's Sports Foundation president, served on the board of US Sailing, and is an advisor to several public service organizations. Dawn is currently the Executive Director of Oakcliff Sailing Center.
Oakcliff Sailing Center aims to restore American sailors to the top of the podium. With an expert collection of directors, coaches, industry leaders, and alumni, Oakcliff Sailing is the country's best-sited sailing center to do so. Sailors at Oakcliff have access to nearly 100 boats, including the largest worldwide fleets of Nacra 17s, 49ers, 49er FXs, and Match 40s. In addition to a fantastic fleet, a sail loft, and a workshop, the clinics and coaching at Oakcliff Sailing are also unparalleled. Daily, students are coached by staff and world-class top coaches. The first American to compete in three America’s Cups and two Whitbread (now Volvo) Races, Executive Director, Dawn Riley, runs daily meetings and coordinates activities. Meanwhile, board member Dave Perry, who has written several books on sailing and match racing also leads match racing clinics throughout the season. |
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Dinner
6:00pm-8:00pm
$60 per person
Dinner will be served family style and will include bread, caesar salad, penne pasta with garlic and olive oil, chicken parmigiana, grilled salmon, broccoli, coffee/tea, and apple crisp.
Vegan and Gluten-free dinners will be available on request on March 28.
$60 per person
Dinner will be served family style and will include bread, caesar salad, penne pasta with garlic and olive oil, chicken parmigiana, grilled salmon, broccoli, coffee/tea, and apple crisp.
Vegan and Gluten-free dinners will be available on request on March 28.
Conference-Saturday, March 29
Hudson River Maritime Museum
The Wooden Boat School
Hudson River Maritime Museum
86 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY 12401
The RWSC welcomes people who have not traditionally been able to learn to sail into the maritime community and offers them the opportunity to improve their sailing skills. Conference attendees have the opportunity to select from fourteen 60-minute sessions presented by experienced women sailors, with topics ranging from sail maintenance to outboard engine troubleshooting, and sailboat racing.
The Wooden Boat School
Hudson River Maritime Museum
86 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY 12401
The RWSC welcomes people who have not traditionally been able to learn to sail into the maritime community and offers them the opportunity to improve their sailing skills. Conference attendees have the opportunity to select from fourteen 60-minute sessions presented by experienced women sailors, with topics ranging from sail maintenance to outboard engine troubleshooting, and sailboat racing.
Click on the button below for a full descriptions of the conference sessions and for more information on the presenters leading the sessions.
Accomodations
There are a variety of hotels and bed and breakfasts in Kingston to stay at during the conference. We have arranged for a block of rooms at a reduced rate for our conference attendees at the Best Western PLUS Kingston NY.
To help you with your guest accommodations needs, we have created a customized reservation link for your room discount. Please click on the button below to access:
To help you with your guest accommodations needs, we have created a customized reservation link for your room discount. Please click on the button below to access:
Reservations can also be made by calling the hotel directly (845) 338-0400 and ask for the group by name.
Early reservations are encouraged. The link to reserve will expire on 3/15/24. Individual reservations can be cancelled up to 24 hours prior to arrival.
Early reservations are encouraged. The link to reserve will expire on 3/15/24. Individual reservations can be cancelled up to 24 hours prior to arrival.
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2024 RWSC
More than 70 experienced and aspiring sailors joined us for the 7th Riverport Women's Sailing Conference took place on March 22 and 23. It kicked off with a fascinating keynote presented by Captain Nitzan Levy where she shared her part of Revitalizing the Boating Community in the New York Harbor. Then, on Saturday, conference attendees had the opportunity to take hands-on workshops led by 13 accomplished women mariners covering an array of topics including Outboard Engine Troubleshooting, Essential Knots, Sail Care and Repair, Diesel Engine Maintenance, Blue Water Passages, and Terrestrial Navigation. Additional talks and networking events gave conference attendees the chance to meet and learn from some of the most inspiring women sailors in our region.
