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.
2025 Keynote Speaker Dawn Riley
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.
