This week we celebrate International Womens Day. It seems wholly inadequate to devote one day of the year to the focus of women and their rights - but we're women, so we're used to having too much to do, not enough time to do it, and still getting...
Everyone who sails New York Harbor is familiar with Robbins Reef. Since 1883, this squat little white and brown lighthouse has stood on a rocky reef in the Upper Bay, about a mile north of Staten Island. As lighthouses go, it's not particularly pretty. But...
The weather outside was frightful, but that didn't bother the 240+ women gathered for the 2019 Sailing Convention for Women in Newport Beach, CA on February 2. Inside the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club, conference organizers juggled schedules to move on-water activities indoors as an ugly...
You've heard of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday, but what about Women-Led Wednesday? Odds are you haven't heard of it - yet. Women-Led Wednesday is a new movement, kicking off this year on Wednesday, November 21. The goal is to support and...
One of the great things about the Annapolis Boat Show (besides the boats, of course!) is that it showcases all types of businesses in the sailing industry. Throughout the tents you’ll find every variety of boat gear and lifestyle amenities. And while all the tents...
For women in the Volvo Ocean Race - and women's sailing in general - the 2017-2018 version of the race was a seminal event. For the first time in the storied history of the Volvo, every team in the race had women sailors on their crew....
When an event is in its 17th year, you know it's got a good thing going. So I wasn't surprised when the 17th annual Women's Sailing Conference drew over 100 women, new and experienced sailors alike, to the Corinthian Yacht Club in Marblehead, MA. Presented...
It's always a good day when you see nice things about your company in the sailing press. Thank you to Yachting Times Magazine for featuring 12° West in the most recent issue. It's clear that our mission - making women's sailing clothing that's both functional and flattering...
It's the holiday season, and we've been seeking out gifts for sailors that will make their nautical holiday dreams come true. This year, our gift guide has a special twist - we're featuring gift ideas from small businesses that are run by fellow women sailors....
When women sailors get together, good things happen. I was privileged to join over 100 other sailors at the 16th annual Women's Sailing Conference event, held in Marblehead, MA at the lovely Corinthian Yacht Club. The goal of the Women's Sailing Conference is to provide women...