Women on the Water
WOW! (Women On the Water)
St. Augustine Sailing’s WOW! Program (aka Women on the Water) is designed by women for women. Our purpose of the program is to make sailing an attainable goal for all women. Every weekend throughout the year we will be focusing on different topics each month, modified to fit every level of experience. The program will over “all things sailing” and will be led by Rose Ann, Lauren, or Kim, which enables them to share their passion not only for sailing but for getting more women on the water as well.
S. A. I. L.
- Support women who sail or want to learn to sail through social events.
- Aim to organize educational sailing workshops geared toward developing confidence.
- Involve women of all ages, and
- Life experiences that bring a bit of adventure through sailing
WOW! MEMBERSHIP
Everyone’s sailing goals are different, and this program will provide a pathway to reach your goals through positive and mutual support.
Additionally, St. Augustine Sailing’s ASA school has had thousands of students learn to sail. If certified ASA instruction is a goal we can offer these courses with a female instructor. When booking ASA just let the office know of your preference.
Monthly Membership Fee – $275.00
- Membership code will be emailed to address used at time of booking
- 100% off the published price for our Practical Sailor Workshops
- Invite to special events
- Opportunity to meet like minded females
- Weekly Newsletter
JANUARY – DOCKING
- Leaving the Dock
- Parallel Docking
- Bow in Docking
- Stern in Docking
FEBRUARY – RACE PREP
- MONDAY
- Sailing Terminology for Beginners
- Introduction to Tacking and Jibing
- Tides and Currents Basics
- PD: Women In Sailing – Moderator Lisa
- WEDNESDAY
- Race Strategy and Tactics
- Sail Trim and Speed Optimization
- Starting Line Mastery
- Advanced Race Rules
- SATURDAY
- Feb 1, 2025
- 11 – 4 – Frostbite Series Race 1
- Feb 8, 2025
- 9-11: On the Dock / In Classroom
- 11-1: On the Water Skill Practice
- 1 – 4: Race Practice
- Feb 15, 2025
- 11 – 4 Frostbite Series Race 2
- Feb 22, 2025
- 9-11: On the Dock / In Classroom
- 11-1: On the Water Skill Practice
- 1 – 4: Race Practice
- Feb 1, 2025
- MONDAY
- How to Read a Chart
- Weather and Sailing
- Knots for Sailing
- PD: The Future of Sailing Technology- Moderator Lisa
- Sailboat Systems Overview
- WEDNESDAY
- Mark Rounding and Boat Handling
- Crew Communication and Team Dynamics
- Race Day Preparation and Performance Analysis
- No Zoom
- SATURDAY
- March 1, 2025
- 11 – 4 – Frostbite Series Race 3
- March 8, 2025
- 9-11: On the Dock / In Classroom
- 11-1: On the Water Skill Practice – Systems
- 1 – 4: Race Practice
- March 15, 2025
- 11 – 4 Frostbite Series Race 4
- March 22, 2025
- 9-11: On the Dock / In Classroom
- 11-1: On the Water Skill Practice – Systems
- 1 – 4: Race Practice
- St Augustine Race Week
- Tuesday, March 25 – Inshore
- Wednesday, March 26 – Inshore
- Thursday, March 27 – Offshore
- Friday, March 28 – Offshore
- Saturday, March 29 – Offshore
- March 1, 2025
- MONDAY
- Safety and Emergency Preparedness
- Navigation and Route Planning
- Cruising and Lifestyle – Living Aboard – What to Expect
- PD: From ASA 101 to Captain – Moderator Lisa
- WEDNESDAY
- Rules of the Road
- Spring Series – Race 1
- Cruising and Lifestyle – Preparing for a Bareboat Charter
- Spring Series – Race 2
- Cruising and Lifestyle – Provisioning for an Extended Cruise
- SATURDAY
- April 5, 2025
- 9-11: On the Dock / In Classroom
- 11-1: On the Water Skill Practice – Water Systems
- 1 – 4: Race Practice
- April 12, 2025
- 9-11: On the Dock / In Classroom
- 11-1: On the Water Skill Practice – Galley
- 1 – 4: Race Practice
- April 19, 2025
- 9-11: On the Dock / In Classroom
- 11-1: On the Water Skill Practice – Rigging
- 1 – 4: Race Practice
- April 26, 2025
- 9-11: On the Dock / In Classroom
- 11-1: On the Water Skill Practice – Sail Plan
- 1 – 4: Race Practice
- April 5, 2025
- MONDAY
- Cruising and Lifestyle – Cruising with Pets
- Cruising and Lifestyle – Offshore Sailing
- PD: Sailing as a Family- Moderator Lisa
- WEDNESDAY
- Spring Series – Race 3
- Skill Practice on the Water
- Spring Series – Race 4
- Skill Practice on the Water
- SATURDAY
- May 3, 2025
- Lady Bug Event
- May 10, 2025
- 9-11: On the Dock / In Classroom
- 11-1: On the Water Skill Practice – Sailing Windward
- 1 – 4: Race Practice
- May 17, 2025
- 9-11: On the Dock / In Classroom
- 11-1: On the Water Skill Practice – Reaching and Running
- 1 – 4: Race Practice
- May 24, 2025
- 9-11: On the Dock / In Classroom
- 11-1: On the Water Skill Practice – Down Wind Sailing
- 1 – 4: Race Practice
- May 3, 2025
- MONDAY
- Zoom TBD
- Zoom TBD
- Zoom TBD
- Zoom TBD
- PD: Sailing for Beginners: Overcoming Challenges
- WEDNESDAY
- Spring Series – Race 5
- Skill Practice – On the Water
- Summer Series – Race 1
- Skill Practice – On the Water
- SATURDAY
- June 7, 2025
- 9-11: On the Dock / In Classroom
- 11-1: On the Water Skill Practice – Navigation Practical Exercises
- 1 – 4: Race Practice
- June 14, 2025
- 9-11: On the Dock / In Classroom
- 11-1: On the Water Skill Practice -How Celestial Navigation Works
- 1 – 4: Race Practice
- June 21, 2025
- 9-11: On the Dock / In Classroom
- 11-1: On the Water Skill Practice – Plotting Celestial Lines of Position
- 1 – 4: Race Practice
- June 28, 2025
- 9-11: On the Dock / In Classroom
- 11-1: On the Water Skill Practice
- 1 – 4: Race Practice
- June 7, 2025
- MONDAY
- Zoom TBD
- Zoom TBD
- Zoom TBD
- Zoom TBD
- PD: Navigating the Charter Industry: Tips from the Pros – Moderator Lisa
- WEDNESDAY
- Skill Practice – On the Water
- Summer Series – Race 2
- Skill Practice – On the Water
- Summer Series – Race 3
- SATURDAY
- July 5, 2025
- 9-11: On the Dock / In Classroom
- 11-1: On the Water Skill Practice -Marine Weather Forecasting
- 1 – 4: Race Practice
- July 12 2025
- 9-11: On the Dock / In Classroom
- 11-1: On the Water Skill Practice -Electronic Emergencies
- 1 – 4: Race Practice
- July 19, 2025
- 9-11: On the Dock / In Classroom
- 11-1: On the Water Skill Practice -Handling Emergencies
- 1 – 4: Race Practice
- July 26, 2025
- 9-11: On the Dock / In Classroom
- 11-1: On the Water Skill Practice – Man Overboard
- 1 – 4: Race Practice
- July 5, 2025
- MONDAY
- PD: Weathering the Storm: Sailing in the Extreme Conditions – Moderator Lisa
- Zoom TBD
- Zoom TBD
- PD: Breaking Barriers: Women Leaders in Sailing – Moderator Lisa
- WEDNESDAY
- Summer Series – Race 4
- Skill Practice – On the Water
- Summer Series – Race 5
- Skill Practice – On the Water
- SATURDAY
- August 2, 2025
- 9-11: On the Dock / In Classroom
- 11-1: On the Water Skill Practice
- 1 – 4: Race Practice
- August 9, 2025
- 9-11: On the Dock / In Classroom
- 11-1: On the Water Skill Practice – Planning a short Cruise
- 1 – 4: Race Practice
- August 16, 2025
- 9-11: On the Dock / In Classroom
- 11-1: On the Water Skill Practice
- 1 – 4: Race Practice
- August 23, 2025
- 9-11: On the Dock / In Classroom
- 11-1: On the Water Skill Practice – Sails and Sail Trim
- 1 – 4: Race Practice
- August 30, 2025
- 9-11: On the Dock / In Classroom
- 11-1: On the Water Skill Practice
- 1-4: Race Practice
- August 2, 2025
- MONDAY
- Zoom TBD
- Zoom TBD
- Zoom TBD
- PD: Multihull vs Monohulls: the Great Debate – Moderator Lisa
- WEDNESDAY
- Fall Series – Race1
- Skill Practice – On the Water
- Fall Series – Race 2
- Skill Practice – On the Water
- SATURDAY
- Sept 6, 2025
- 9-11: On the Dock / In Classroom
- 11-1: On the Water Skill Practice –
- 1 – 4: Race Practice
- Sept 13, 2025
- 9-11: On the Dock / In Classroom
- 11-1: On the Water Skill Practice – Mooring
- 1 – 4: Race Practice
- Sept 20, 2025
- 9-11: On the Dock / In Classroom
- 11-1: On the Water Skill Practice – Anchoring
- 1 – 4: Race Practice
- Sept 27, 2025
- 9-11: On the Dock / In Classroom
- 11-1: On the Water Skill Practice
- 1 – 4: Race Practice
- Sept 6, 2025
- MONDAY
- Zoom TBD
- Zoom TBD
- Zoom TBD
- PD: Women at the Helm: Confidence and Competence – Moderator Lisa
- WEDNESDAY
- Fall Series – Race 3
- Skill Practice – On the Water
- Fall Series – Race 4
- Skill Practice – On the Water
- Fall Series – Race 5
- SATURDAY
- Oct 4, 2025
- 9-11: On the Dock / In Classroom
- 11-1: On the Water Skill Practice
- 1 – 4: Race Practice
- Oct 11, 2025
- 9-11: On the Dock / In Classroom
- 11-1: On the Water Skill Practice – Emergency Steering
- 1 – 4: Race Practice
- Oct 18, 2025
- 9-11: On the Dock / In Classroom
- 11-1: On the Water Skill Practice
- 1 – 4: Race Practice
- Oct 25, 2025
- 9-11: On the Dock / In Classroom
- 11-1: On the Water Skill Practice
- 1 – 4: Race Practice
- Oct 4, 2025
WOW! MEMBERSHIP
Dive into the excitement of the upcoming Ladybug Event scheduled for May 3 – 4, 2025! To discover more about this thrilling event, simply click on the “Learn More” link below. Additionally, gear up for the race by joining our classroom racing prep classes every Monday night starting January 6, 2025. These sessions are designed to impart essential knowledge and strategies. Take your skills to the next level with our practical on-the-water training every Saturday. Immerse yourself in the world of Ladybug Racing, where learning and adrenaline combine for an unforgettable experience.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The start and end location for all Practical Sailor workshops will begin at our main office location found at 3076 Harbor Drive, St Augustine Florida 32084.
There are a variety of topics throughout the year and as such some of the classes will be in classroom, while other will be on the docks or conducted on one of the vessels.
The classes are designed to be free standing. This will allow you to select the topic based on your current knowledge level.
Females of all ages are welcome to participate. Daughters are welcome to join the workshop as a participate.
Mothers know their children and the decision of their maturity level and ability to participate in the class scheduled activity is the mother’s sole responsibility.
Should weather be an issue the day of the scheduled workshop, the instructor for that day will either repeat a workshop that has already been completed or conduct one of the workshop topics scheduled for the future.
Should you wish not to participant after signing up because the topic has changed, due to the weather, we will issue a gift card to be used toward another workshop, service, or merchandise.
The maximum number of participants are based on the topic for the week. While some topic lend toward larger while other smaller groups.
However, we currently have two instructors. Kim Walther is the lead instructor and Rose Ann will back fill as needed based on class size for each topic.
Yes we do encourage other women in community to volunteer either as a guest speaker or join one of our discussion groups. Call the office at 904-829-0648 or email [email protected] to schedule or volunteer to participate.
We do partner with other Women Organizations. Please contact their membership department to see what perks you might already have through them.
Yes, we are happy to have a conversation with any female based organization whose goals or mission align with ours.
Please call 904-829-0648 or email Rose Ann at [email protected]
Mission Statement
To enhance the lives of women through education, practical application, and access to sailing vessels to develop skills to sail with confidence.
