The WWSA Gathering on the Bay (GOTB) is a three-day-event for women on the water held annually at Port Stephens, NSW. All women interested in boats are welcome (don't need to be a WWSA member to attend)!

Check out a taste of GOTB2025 in the video below!

The 2026 GOTB will be held at the Nelson Bay Golf Club, Nelson Bay, Port Stephens, from Friday 27th to Sunday 29th March.

3 days of presentations by women, for women.

Event dinner (Sat. 28th evening) male partners and friends welcome.

Optional events prior to and after include: Safey Safety and Sea Survival Course theory with Genevieve White on Thurs 26th and ferry trip from Nelson Bay to Tea Gardens with the Original Tea Gardens Ferry (historic vessel) for breakfast on Mon 30^th.

Confirmed speakers include: Sophie Snijders (Sailing Nakama and Melbourne-Osaka race), Genevieve White (Marine Safety Works), Mel Yeomans (DeckHardware), Bridget Canham (S2H 2025), Viki Moore (Island Cruising NZ), Sonia Robinson (Eziyacht), Kerrie Jeffreys (historic ferry operator), Marine Rescue Port Stephens, Jing Gandy (Australian Boating Manual), and more!

The program and tickets will be available asap.