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Education


Spinnaker Handling (Coed)

This class introduces you to spinnaker handling. It includes terminology, sets, drops, jibes, trimming and sailing angles for both symmetrical and asymmetrical (including cruising) sails. One evening in the classroom, and one evening of actual sail-handling dockside.

Dates: June 3 & 4
Time: Light Meal 6:30 PM; Class & Dockside 7:00 - 9:30 PM
Location: Rose City Yacht Club


Basic Racing Seminar (Coed)

Prepare for the racing season with this co-ed intro to sailboat racing. Topics include rules, tactics, courses, starts and finishes.

Date: June 9
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Location: Rose City Yacht Club
Fee: No Charge


Cruising Class
(Women Only)

Ever wondered what’s involved in cruising? Come investigate the fundamentals of cruising the river. This interactive class lets you be the student and/or the presenter. Topics vary each year.  Then prep your boat and join your comrades on a weekend cruise. Bring your own boat. No boat? Register 3 weeks early and we'll find you a boat. To research and present a topic contact Dawn McClard chandlery@owsa.net

Classroom Sessions June 7 & 21 (Saturdays)
Time: Classroom sessions 9:00 -11:00 AM
Classroom Location: Rose City Yacht Club
Boat Prep/Cruise Planning  Wednesay, June 25th (6:30 pm to 8:30 pm)
Location: At boat/or per skipper/crew decision
Cruise Dates: June 27 – 29
Cruise Desination: Martin Pond
Fee: Shared expenses with Skipper (Apprx: $40)


OWSA Women's Race Series (women only)

This is a special series to give women opportunity to explore the exciting world of racing with an all women crew. This will be excellent preparation for the annual OWSA CYC Womens Race. Registration is $10 per crew member including skipper.

(Mentors are excluded from fee.)
When: (Monday evenings) July 7, 14, 21, 28
Time: First warning signal at 6:30 PM

Entries must be received no later than May 30th. No on-the-water entries will be accepted.
Only skippers need to fill out the OCSA race form.
For additional information, email: racing@owsa.net


OWSA/CYC Women's Race (women only)

When: August 2


GENERAL REGISTRATION FORM FOR CLASSES

Sailing Basics (Women Only)

Try an exciting new sport this year! Learn about sailing in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Establish new friendships while gaining a basic understanding of sailing. We offer a convenient evening classroom and interactive practice sessions. Includes Basic Keelboat text by US Sailing. Topics include terminology, points of sail, Right of Way rules, weather/safety, charts/navigation, knots, and more!

Dates: 2008 DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED
Time: Light meal 6:30 PM; Class 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Location: Rose City Yacht Club
3737 NE Marine Drive, Portland
Fee: $75


Cool Maneuvers
(Women Only)

Learn about the skills you need to get the boat out of the marina! This class prepares you for driving a sailboat, setting an anchor, docking, maneuvering, using VHF, and understanding water & wind influences on a boat. Cool Maneuvers is a two evening class. When you've completed class, sign up for the on the water Maneuvering Practical scheduled for Sunday, April 29th. Prerequisite: Any basic sailing class or instructor approval.

Dates: 2008 DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED
Class Time: Light meal 6:30 PM; Class 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Location: Rose City Yacht Club
Fee: $55 on/before April 9, 2007; $65 after April 9, 2007

 

 
Women's Race Series

We especially encourage women who are new to racing to enter this series. This series is geared for women so they can learn the basics and get the feel of the competitive aspect of sailing and have fun in a race-style venue. For this reason, this is a women-only event. There will be mentors available for those who wish to have one on board during the series. If you would like to crew, arrangements will be made to get you a crew position.

Dates: July 7, 4, 21, 28 2008

For additional race information email: racing@owsa.net