Greetings friends,
Here's hoping that 2020 is treating you well so far!
We have a lot of new stories to share with you, starting with a new saga from contributor Carrie about having her second child and subsequently returning to work, all while utilizing Milk Stork to ship breastmilk home to her new baby from as far away as Frankfurt, Germany, or checking it with her luggage on the way home from work on the rig offshore in Luanda, Angola! As ever, Carrie leaves us in awe of her powerful efforts to pursue a fulfilling career while providing for her family, together with her amazing partner. Congratulations Carrie on the wonderful new addition to your family!
We have a wealth of information from Jill about her journey to becoming a deputy pilot, and all the information you need to apply for the next SEAPA exam (it's close to the deadline now, but it's a good time to start thinking about getting ready for a future exam if the challenge of becoming a marine pilot has crossed your radar!).
Catherine wrote a piece for us about her first-ever hitch as a fully fledged 3/M since graduating from Kings Point, and offers encouragement to those still in school or thinking about giving a maritime career a try.
The third annual She Sails Meetup happened last month, and quite a few returning attendees from the first two years were unable to make it, which meant there were a ton of new faces! We have collected the thoughts of a first-timer, as well as a couple of She Sails veterans about this amazing event. If you have wondered what goes on at these meetups, our recap should give you a good idea!
There are so many good things to come in 2020, including a few upcoming events which you can check out below. And - hold on to your hats - the first Sea Sisters Retreat will be happening in the San Francisco Bay Area, September 4-6, 2020! We are STOKED to make this event happen in 2020 (the majority of 2019 was monopolized by the 501(c)(3) application process) and can't wait to welcome you to the beautiful Marin Headlands next September. More details to follow, including the incredible guest speakers we've got lined up to inspire you. Save the date and get ready for registration, opening on March 4, 2020.
Save The Date!
Upcoming Events
EmPower Women's Leadership Conference | March 8-9, 2020
Ilani Resort, Ridgefield, WA
Presented by the Construction Center of Excellence, part of Renton Technical College in Washington State, the EmPower conference brings together women in trades careers to celebrate their success as leaders, inspire other women to find and embrace their inner leader, and showcase the possibilities when women succeed in breaking barriers.
If you are in the Pacific Northwest, consider attending this great event! You'll also find Elizabeth, Sea Sisters Founder, and Hali Boyd, a driving force behind The Seafarer Collective, speaking on panels alongside many other inspiring women at the EmPower Women's Leadership conference.
Click here to register.
Women In Maritime Leadership Conference | February 28-29, 2020
California Maritime Academy, Vallejo, CA
Now approaching its ninth year, Cal Maritime's Women in Maritime Leadership Conference supports the success of women in maritime. The 2020 conference will deliver a leadership development curriculum specific to the goals of professional women in the maritime industry. The 2020 program will feature tracks for "Developing Self" and "Developing Others," and structured networking opportunities throughout the two days. The conference will leave participants with applicable, industry-relevant, and effective leadership strategies to add to their toolkits and inspiration to effect positive change within their own careers and the maritime industry.
Click here to register.
UNITE Women Offshore Conference | July 9-10, 2020
Rice University’s Jones Graduate School of Business, Houston, TX
Women Offshore will host its 3rd annual Unite Conference July 9-10th, 2020. Save the date and get ready to join us in Houston! More details will be coming soon!
Visit https://womenoffshore.org/unite-event-2020 for information.
Thank you for reading, and fair winds to you,
Sea Sisters