Flag Officers
The Board is made up of five Flag Officer positions (Commodore, Vice Commodore, Rear Commodore, Secretary, and Treasurer) and up to five additional Directors. Contact the Commodore if you are interested in serving on the Board and giving back to the OWSA Community.
Bio coming soon!!.
Email: commodore@owsa.net
Contact the commodore for questions about the board meetings and community outreach.
I think sailing must be in my English/Irish genes because I didn't grow up sailing, and didn't really know anyone who sailed, but about seven years ago, I caught the sailing bug. But, it was out of my reach to buy a sailboat and join a Good-Old-Boys yacht club, and I was too intimidated to wander down to the shipyard to learn more about sailing and boats. Discovering OWSA was a game-changer for me. It felt like a safe space where I could learn at my own pace, in my own way, in a nurturing and empowering organization, just for women.
Since I took the OWSA plunge, back in 2017, Ive sailed in New Zealand, La Paz, and the San Juan Islands. I joined the BOAST program where I have been making new sailing friends and clocking nautical miles on Picaroon. I was part of the 2023 group of OWSA sailors who got Bareboat Certified. And I have enjoyed many a Wednesday Night Sail!
OWSA changed my life! Im a sailor now! Someone who knows more about outboard motors than she ever wanted to know! I'm honored to serve on the board to help forward the mission of getting more women on sailboats, and I'm excited for all the sailing adventures yet to come with my OWSA sisters.
Email: vicecommodore@owsa.net
Contact the vice commodore for questions about the general meetings, director nominations, the board retreat and community outreach.
Bio coming soon.
Email: rearcommodore@owsa.net
Contact the rear commodore for questions about the ISC Scholarship, donations and community outreach.
Email: secretary@owsa.net
Contact the secretary about meeting minutes, the annual report and business registry records
Jennifer, a newcomer to sailing, discovered her passion when she experienced the thrill of being out to sail on the Columbia on a windy spring day. Enthralled by the experience, she promptly enrolled in sailing lessons. She discovered OWSA, and loves the idea of giving more women the opportunity to try sailing, and is eager to help out any way she can. Jennifer prides herself as being friendly and open-minded, which she believes helps build connections and foster positive relationships with others.
Jennifer is a Canadian transplant to Oregon from Toronto where she has since volunteered with HomePlate Youth Services, as well as with THPRD as a basketball coach. In Toronto, she worked in property accounting for commercial real estate. Now living in Beaverton, she is hoping to build her skills as a sailor and just get out on the water as much as possible!
Email: treasurer@owsa.net
Contact the treasurer about OWSA's 501(c)3 status, accounts payable & receivable and department budgets.
Thank you to the amazing Commodores that have provided vision and leadership to OWSA over the years:
| 2023 - Allison Chown | 2016 - April Deines | 2009 - Julia Tucker | 2002 - Mary Stupi Brocks |
| 2022 - Laura Gadley | 2015 - Dondi Kathman | 2008 - Edie Felix | 2001 - Mary Woiccak |
| 2021 - Jennifer Hall (Wiseman) | 2014 - Ashley Patterson | 2007 - Cathie Dluehosh | 2000 - Linda Wanitschek |
| 2020 - Shancy Holland | 2013 - Ellen Van Rossum | 2006 - Susan Estes | 1999 - Alice Patten |
| 2019 - Delona Lang | 2012 - Susan Gierga | 2005 - Judi Davis | 1998 - Cheryl McNaughton |
| 2018 - Tressa Yellig | 2011 - Kitty Church | 2004 - Sue Johnson | 1997 - Gail Taylor |
| 2017 - MC Rydzewski | 2010 - Wendy Hatchadourian | 2003 - Donna Mac | 1996 - Susan Burns |
| 1995 - Sherry Robinson |
