Minnesota Women's Sailing Team
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About the Team
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About the Team
Minnesota Women's Sailing Team
P.O. Box 581034
Minneapolis, MN 55458-1034
mwst@mwst.org
Who We Are
The Minnesota Women's Sailing Team (MWST) is a nonprofit organization committed to promoting women in the sport of sailing and sailboat racing. Established in 1995, the team is anchored at the Wayzata Yacht Club on Lake Minnetonka and participates in the club's J/22 fleet. Membership is comprised of women from a variety of backgrounds and abilities who all share a passion for sailing and life on the water.
Mission
MWST strives to create a fun and supportive learning environment for developing women's sailing knowledge and skills at all levels -- whether novice, intermediate, or advanced. Specifically, the team seeks to:
- Enhance the image of women in the sport of sailing
- Increase the skill level and confidence of women sailors
- Create, foster, and encourage camaraderie and leadership among women sailors
- Encourage and provide support for women to compete in sailboat races and regattas
Sailing Opportunities
MWST sponsors a variety of sailing and educational activities throughout the year focused on developing women's sailing knowledge and skills:
- Weekly on-the-water novice and advanced training sessions for members
- Social cruises
- Women at the Helm series
- Seminars and workshops on topics like sailing tactics and racing rules
- Guest speakers.
Racing Opportunities
MWST began as a racing organization and belongs to a racing yacht club. As a result, sailboat racing is a focal point for the team. Members are encouraged to try racing and compete at the local, regional, national, and international levels. Opportunities to race abound, including:
- Wayzata Yacht Club races
- Regional and international regattas
- Rolex International Women's Keelboat Championship