Tacoma Women's Sailing Association upcoming events

2026 Fall Meeting (October 29, 2026)

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 01:00:00 GMT

TWSA 2026 FALL QUARTERLY MEETING

Join TWSA for our Fall Quarterly Member Meeting on Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 6:00–9:00 PM at Totem Yacht Club.

This event is open to members and non-members, and we’re also inviting members of the Corinthian Yacht Club to join us.

Social Hour: 6:00–7:00 PM
Come early to connect with fellow sailors and enjoy a casual Soup & Salad Supper.

Members are invited to sign up to bring a soup or salad to share.

Beverages:
Water and soft drinks will be provided at no charge.
Beer and wine will be available for $5.

Program: 7:00–8:30 PM

Our featured speaker will be Jesse Wiegel, Race Boss at Northwest Maritime in Port Townsend.

Jesse has spent his career immersed in boats, from sailing the coastal waters of Maine as an Outward Bound instructor to crossing oceans aboard square riggers. His experience includes working on traditional schooners, caring for historic vessels, and teaching maritime skills on both coasts.

A Western Washington native, Jesse returned home after the pandemic to rejoin Northwest Maritime, where he now runs some of the region’s most ambitious adventure races.

Jesse will share an inside look at Northwest Maritime and its many projects, including hands-on youth and adult maritime education, the boatshop, and the beloved Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival.

As Race Boss, Jesse’s particular focus is on Northwest Maritime’s adventure races — Race to Alaska, SEVENTY48, and WA360. He also coordinates the Salish 100, a cruising event that brings small-boat enthusiasts together for a scenic and communal journey through Puget Sound.

Come ready with questions and conversation!

Shipwrecked Pirate Theme

We’re adding a little fun to the evening with a Shipwrecked Pirate theme. Costumes are encouraged!

Book Swap

Have a sailing novel, cruising guide, maritime book, or learn-to-sail book you’re ready to pass along? Bring it to the meeting and add it to the Book Swap table for another sailor to enjoy.

We look forward to seeing you for an evening of good food, great conversation, and TWSA community!

TWSA Book Club | Book: In the Heart of the Sea: the Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex (November 15, 2026)

Mon, 16 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

TWSA BOOK CLUB!

Looking to connect with our TWSA community?

Come join us at book club!

All are welcome — whether you’ve finished the book, just started, or simply want to come for the conversation.

Event Details:

Date: Sunday, November 15th
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Bordeaux Wine Bar
2208 N 30th St., Suite 101
(Tacoma — great cocktails and food available)

TWSA Book Club | November:

Join us as we discuss In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex by Nathaniel Philbrick.

The book tells the true story of the Essex, a Nantucket whaling ship that was rammed and sunk by a sperm whale in the South Pacific in 1820. The surviving crew spent more than 90 days adrift in small whaleboats, facing starvation, dehydration, exposure, disease, and ultimately unimaginable choices in their fight to survive.

Whether you've finished the book, are still reading, or simply enjoy great conversation with fellow sailors, we'd love to have you join us.

About the Book:
In the Heart of the Sea recounts the harrowing real-life disaster of the Essex and the ordeal of its surviving crew. Of the 20 men who set sail, only eight survived.

The story became part of American maritime legend and helped inspire the climax of Herman Melville’s Moby-Dick. It was also adapted into a 2015 feature film directed by Ron Howard.

Audiobook version available.

Social @ 7 Seas Tacoma (November 19, 2026)

Fri, 20 Nov 2026 02:00:00 GMT

⚓️ ALL ABOARD FOR A SOCIAL!

Join us at 7 Seas Brewery in Tacoma for a no-host gathering with your fellow sailors!

Whether you're a seasoned skipper or just getting your sea legs, this is your chance to drop anchor, share stories, and connect with Tacoma's amazing women’s sailing community. Come swap sailing tales, make new friends, and get the scoop on upcoming events.

7 Seas Brewery allows outside food. Feel free to bring a finger food to share!

All are welcome — no sailing experience required, just good vibes and salty spirits!

2026 Holiday SEAson Party (December 03, 2026)

Fri, 04 Dec 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Come celebrate the SEAson with your favorite sailors at our Annual TWSA Holiday SEAson Party!

We will be celebrating our TWSA community with a potluck this year. TWSA will be providing TBD. Potluck sign ups will be listed on your registration.

Program: TBD.

Tentative Schedule of Events

6:00-7:00 Social/Happy Hour (First drink is on us!)

7:00 Dinner with Entertainment

8:00 Desert and Games

Quantum Self Defense Class (January 23, 2027)

Sat, 23 Jan 2027 22:00:00 GMT

Community Notice

Quantum Self Defense Class

Led by Alison McCaffree, Executive Director and 1st Dan Black Belt

Registration for the event: January 23, 2027 class signup

Providing basic self defense to the community is part of Quantum’s mission.

We have our unique brand of Empowerment Self Defense that inspires and keeps people safe.

In these clases, participants will:
1. Strengthen their internal personal power, confidence and sense of security
2. Understand the use of situational awareness, stance and voice in self defense
3. Understand and have the confidence to use the basic physical defensive techniques and how to use them in combination
4. Have fun, bond with fellow participants, and enjoy the somatic experience

Questions?
Contact Alison McCaffree, alison@quantumtac.org
text or call 253-720-6813