Benefits of LBWSA Membership
We are confident that joining the LBWSA will be one of your best decisions. No matter what level you are at or what you are aspiring to, the LBWSA will connect you with a community of like-minded women who can support & encourage you to advance your boating skills and make it fun!
For new and returning members of the Long Beach Sailing Association, the annual dues are $70 as of February 2024. Associate and Student Memberships are $30. Student memberships are for students, and associate memberships are for persons living at the same physical address as a member with general membership. The membership dues paid are for the year 2024.
To become a member or renew your existing membership, click on the appropriate button below to fill out the application for 2024.
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Currently (April 2024), we do not accept online payments or credit card payments. We accept cash and checks at our meetings or you can mail in a check to pay your 2024 membership dues.
Checks should be made payable to LBWSA. Mail your check to:
Long Beach Women's Sailing Association
PO Box 30774
Long Beach, CA 90853
As we transition to our new system, we appreciate your patience and understanding.
Please contact our treasurer Sadie Johnson at treasurer@lbwsa.org if you need to arrange an alternate payment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be a boat owner to join?
No! LBWSA is for women who want to learn and be part of the boating community! Everyone is welcome at all skill levels!
Do I have to know how to sail to join?
No. One of the benefits of joining this club is that you meet women at all levels of skills. We value and encourage our boat owner members to share their knowledge on our day sail events.
What does membership pay for?
Your membership fees go towards operational costs of the organization, and materials needed for general meetings and on the water events.
The board members are unpaid volunteers, no money is allocated toward administration of the club personnel.
What benefits are included?
Access to On the water events, educational opportunities and speakers at member meetings, pop-up meet-ups at various yacht clubs, where LBWSA enjoys reciprocal access with other yacht clubs. We also offer reduced prices for educational opportunities for our members.
Can I bring guests to the meeting?
Yes! Guests are encouraged to and invited to attend up to two general meetings to evaluate if the LBWSA is right for them to join.
Membership events though are for members only and are a benefit of membership.
Date of notice: February 2024. LBWSA dues are currently $70 for new and returning members for 2024. Associate and Student Memberships are $30.
Refund Policy - You are welcome to attend two general meetings as a non-member. On the water events are MEMBER ONLY. Yearly Membership dues are non-refundable.
Upcoming Events
Sat, May 04Long BeachMay 04, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PMLong Beach, 255 N Marina Dr, Long Beach, CA 90803, USA
Tue, May 21Long BeachMay 21, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PMLong Beach, 255 N Marina Dr, Long Beach, CA 90803, USA
Sat, May 25Long BeachMay 25, 2024, 12:30 PM – 4:30 PMLong Beach, 386 E Shoreline Dr, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA
Tue, Jun 18Seal Beach Yacht Club - 1rst FloorJun 18, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PMSeal Beach Yacht Club - 1rst Floor , 255 N Marina Dr, Long Beach, CA 90803, USA
Sat, Jun 22Newport BeachJun 22, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMNewport Beach, 1801 West Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663, USA
Thu, Jul 25Los Angeles CountyJul 25, 2024, 7:00 AM – Jul 29, 2024, 5:00 PMLos Angeles County, Santa Catalina Island, California 90704, USA
Sat, Aug 24Long BeachAug 24, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMLong Beach, 255 N Marina Dr, Long Beach, CA 90803, USA- Sat, Sep 21Newport BeachSep 21, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PMNewport Beach, 1600 W Balboa Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92663, USA
Sat, Oct 19Long BeachOct 19, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PMLong Beach, 255 N Marina Dr, Long Beach, CA 90803, USA
Sat, Dec 21Long BeachDec 21, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PMLong Beach, 6274 Pacific Coast Hwy Dock, Long Beach, CA 90803, USA
Tue, Apr 30Long BeachApr 30, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PMLong Beach, 6549 E Harco St, Long Beach, CA 90808, USA
Tue, Apr 16Long BeachApr 16, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PMLong Beach, 255 N Marina Dr, Long Beach, CA 90803, USA- Sun, Apr 14MarinaApr 14, 2024, 10:30 AM – 1:30 PMMarina, Marina, Long Beach, CA, USA
Sat, Mar 30Location is TBDMar 30, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PMLocation is TBD- Thu, Mar 28Long BeachMar 28, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMLong Beach, 5520 Azure Way, Long Beach, CA 90803, USA
Tue, Mar 19Seal Beach Yacht Club - First FloorMar 19, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PMSeal Beach Yacht Club - First Floor , 255 N Marina Dr, Long Beach, CA 90803, USA