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NSYA – Women’s Program Initiatives 2012

The 2012 sailing season will soon be upon us. Keep checking here for initiatives planned for the season.

If your club is proposing Women’s initiatives this season please contact us so that we can share your programs with the Nova Scotia women’s sailing community.
Contact Information:
Frank Denis
902-425-5450 ext 312
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Congratulations to Robin Eaton of the Aylesford Lake Yacht Club on being named the Pamela Lerch Cup winner in 2011.

Robin was instrumental in resurrecting the Learn to Sail Program at ALYC and in geeting more females to enjoy the sport of sailing.

Robin, at left with WOW! Women on Water Chair Jacquie Gahagan was very grateful and honoured to receive the award.

On behalf of the Aylesford Lake Yacht Club team, receiving the WOW! Women on Water award is a great honour! Whether we are hoisting sails in small dinghies or venturing out in blue water, the wide ranging benefits are incredible. How many other sports do we enjoy as much that do not discrimate by gender or age?

2011 was a great year for female sailors at Aylesford Lake! 4 out of 10 Learn to Sail participants were female, partly owning to our Skipper Chicks program! Some program goals were to empower and encourage girls to achieve advanced sailing levels and eventually return in future years to be coaches and leaders.

Many thanks to Frank Denis, NSYA Executive Director for all the support, encouragement, and guidance throughout this journey!

WOW! Women on Water was formed in 2007 in memory of Pamela Lerch and is committed to developing the potential of women in Nova Scotia through the sport of sailing, as well as promoting and improving the health of women through effective mentoring and education.

A fund has been established which aims to;
- encourage more women in Nova Scotia to become active in the sport of sailing;
- assist women continue their sailing education whether it be through the participation or instruction;
- encourage women's health through involvement in the sport of sailing and other health-rlated activities.
You can find more information about the three bursaries and the application form here.

Pamela Lerch's WOW! Cup
This WOW! memorial program's cup will award the successful recipient who demonstrates outstanding achievement in sailing education, leadership, mentorship and health promotion.

This cup is one way that WOW! initiatives help increase womens' participation in sailing education, mentorship and health promotion.

Who is eligible for nomination?
Nova Scotia-based women who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and mentorship, and who have contributed greatly to the education and health promotion of other members of the Nova Scotia sailing community.

What is the deadline for nominations?
Applications and nominations will be accepted between the beginning of August and the end of October of each year.

When is the cup presented?
The successful recipient will be notified within one month after the close of nominations. This cup will be presented at the end of November of each year.

Pamela Lerch Award Application form can be found here.

2010 WOW! Cup Winner Cindy Roberts of Bedford Basin Yacht Club

Women's Sailing Program Curriculum
This guide, developed by Melanie Goodday in April 2008, is designed to assist clubs develop their Women's Program.
Click here to view the guide .