May 16, 2026 |
2026 EVENT detailsSaturday, May 16, 2026
Fee: $175 price per person includes breakfast, lunch, reception, and attendee gift bag. We are offering special pricing of $100 per person for the first 5 participants between 15 and 30 years old to register. Attendees from 15-18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. If you would like information about financial assistance for registration, please visit this page. Deadline: Registration opens late January 2026 and remains open until we reach capacity.
2026 Hotel Information A discounted rate of $189 (two queen) is available until April 14th. Register here. Event Refund Policy
| 2026 pre- and post- conference eventsSpace is limited for both events, and separate registration is required for each event (see below for registration information).  Sneak peek hors d'oeuvres at Milwaukee Yacht Club Friday, May 15 6:00 pm Milwaukee Yacht Club 1700 N Lincoln Memorial Dr. Conference attendees and instructors gather to get to know each other over an informal ***. This registration is available only to 2026 Midwest Women's Conference attendees, instructors and board members. Your registration fee of *** includes a ***.
Women on the Water: The History of Female Sailors on the Great Lakes Sunday, May 18, Join Chicago Maritime Museum curator Madeline Crispell for a deep dive into the history of women sailors on the Great Lakes. Though organizations like the MWSC are relatively recent, they build on a long and fascinating legacy of women and watercraft in the region. Learn the stories of women like Florence Haas (1863-1943), the first woman to be a licensed captain on the Great Lakes, or the all-female crew of the Lady Eileen, who competed in the 1905 Race to Mackinac. Madeline Crispell is the curator of the Chicago Maritime Museum. Her exhibitions across Chicagoland have focused on a range of subjects, from American travel history to the Thorne Miniature Rooms. Prone to seasickness, Madeline enjoys researching the rich history of the Great Lakes from libraries and museums on dry land. Your registration fee of $50 includes a hot breakfast buffet bar, all taxes and gratuities and a donation to the Chicago Maritime Museum. A "cash" bar (credit card only) will be available. This program is available to all attendees and friends of the Midwest Women's Sailing Conference. Conference attendance is not required for registration. Space is limited. |
