Sail Nova Scotia – Women’s Program Initiatives
If your club has a Women’s Program Initiative please share it with Sail Nova Scotia so we can let the Nova Scotia sailing and boating community know.
Contact Information:
Frank Denis
902-425-5450 ext 312
[email protected]
Congratulations to Tara Macaulay on being named the Pamela Lerch Cup winner in 2024.
Tara led the Sail Nova Scotia Fundraising Committee on the Board of Directors, and planned the Foil4All event held in advance the Canada Sail Grand Prix in Halifax.
WOW! Bursaries
Every year Sail Nova Scotia awards up to 3 bursaries to support women in sailing. Each bursary is worth up to $300 each. Applications may be submitted at any time and are reviewed in September. You can find the application form here.
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 to 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-related activities.
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 women’s 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 September 1-30 each year.
When is the cup presented?
The successful recipient will be notified in the middle of October. The award will be presented at the end Sail Nova Scotia awards in November each year.
Women’s Sailing Program Curriculum
This guide, developed by Melanie Goodday, is designed to assist clubs to develop their Women’s Program.