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We are proud to announce Debby Grimm, co-founder and former commodore of LPWSA, has joined the board of directors for the Women’s Sailing Foundation/National Women’s Sailing Association (WSF/NWSA). Debby found her start in sailing at Girl Scout camp in Indiana and continued sailing for leisure through her high school years in Alabama. In the earlyContinue reading “Former LPWSA Commodore Joins Women’s Sailing Foundation/National Women’s Sailing Association”

In February we are focusing on mentorship for sailors. Help us kick off our mentorship month by joining our virtual sailor social to share your goals for the 2021 sailing season and get matched with a mentor. Register at https://tinyurl.com/yykxzvhd to receive the meeting access link! Questions? Contact us at lpwsa.info@gmail.com

LPWSA Holiday Party & Fiberglass Workshop December 5, 2020 – 1:30pm Join us for the annual LPWSA holiday party plus an exclusive workshop on fiberglass repair presented by Sintes Boat Works. The party starts at 1:30pm at the covered pavilion in West End Park. We will have food, drinks, prizes, and elections for your 2021Continue reading “You’re Invited!”

Come on..come on… Find out why the diesel engine takes up so much of the sailor’s brain at the next LPWSA sponsored Beyond Beginner Workshop on Marine Diesel Engine Troubleshooting lead by Laurie Wood, Marine Mechanical Engineer. 6:30pm this Thursday, 11/19, at North Sails New Orleans, 1716 Lake Avenue, Metairie, LA.

Navigation This month’s workshop, offered by Veronica Del Bianco, will focus on navigation skills for sailors. Participants will learn key navigation concepts and have an opportunity for hands-on practice with a chart, compass, and more! All supplies will be provided and light refreshments will be served! Join Veronica starting at 6:30pm on October 15 at NorthContinue reading “Beyond Beginner Workshop”

Veronica Del Bianco Get ready for our next Beyond Beginner Workshop led by Veronica Del Bianco. Veronica offered to share her knowledge of charting and navigation gained over years of sailing experience in places like Maryland, Mexico, and Lake Pontchartrain. Join her and LPWSA members on October 15 at 6:30pm in New Orleans, LA toContinue reading “#Meet the Member”

Marie Louise Bienvenu and her crew consisting of Guenevere Rae, Isabelle Schneidau, and Jennifer Keller, won the Fleur De Lis Regatta hosted by LPWSA and Southern Yacht Club in September 2020. Louise and her crew, aptly called ‘Team Lola’ after her boat know as ‘Her name is Lola,” sailed to victory on Lake Pontchartrain’s southContinue reading “Congratulations to the 2020 Fleur De Lis Regatta Winners, Team Lola!”

Saturday, October 10, 2020 – Notice of Race UPDATE: The Pink Ribbon Regatta has been rescheduled to Sunday, October 18, 2020 due to Hurricane Delta. The event will take place out of New Orleans Yacht Club. The Pink Ribbon Regatta is a fun-filled sailing event for the benefit of the Louisiana Breast and Cervical HealthContinue reading “16th Annual Pink Ribbon Regatta”

Mary Kate Hostomsky We are excited to have Mary Kate Hostomsky lead our first Beyond Beginner Workshop! Mary Kate reached out to LPWSA to offer a hands-on session about common sailing knots, a critical skill for every sailor. Join her and LPWSA members on September 17 at 6:30pm at the West End Park Pavilion inContinue reading “#Meet the Member”