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A Journey to the British Virgin Islands
OWSA Flotilla #3 - March 2024 By Lisa Pasquantonio & Kate Gillespie The British Virgin Islands flotilla was OWSA's departure from the flotillas organized by outside companies. It was our first foray into a more independent cruise, where we had a suggested itinerary, buteach crew could follow or vary from it as they pleased. We would see each other at various cays
Published 3:21am on 2 Apr 2024
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Would you like to Serve on OWSA's Board?
The OWSA Board is currently focused on filling the Commodore, Secretary and Treasurer positions. If you have an interest in filling an open board position please complete an OWSA Board of Directors Application . Applications will be accepted through April 15, 2024 . If you are a past board member and are willing to fill an open position for the rest of the year in an interim capacity, please indicate
Published 10:10pm on 30 Mar 2024
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30th Anniversary: We need your OWSA Photos
As you all may have heard, the year 2024 is the Thirtieth Anniversary of the founding of OWSA. That sounds like a reason to celebrate!! Our 30th Anniversary Committee wants to assemble a project using members photos from over the whole 30 years. Make sure that your cohort gets represented by sharing your photos!!
Published 8:55pm on 30 Mar 2024
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SYSCO Crew Overboard Challenge -- March 24th!!!
SYSCO Crew Overboard (COB) Challenge March 24th, Sunday, start time 1pm Buoy 14 Start line Everybody welcome! Practice your Crew Overboard skills in the Crew Overboard Challenge March 24th, starting at 1pm. No one goes in the water! Way more fun that way! Do you know what to do if someone falls overboard? This challenge is set up to practice your skills by going through 2 overboard drills of your own design. This practice
Published 1:56am on 16 Feb 2024
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BOAST Member Spotlight: Julie Cumiford
From beginner sailor to boat owner, Julie (one of four OWSA Julies) joined BOAST last year, intent on becoming more comfortable with being in charge of a boat. I was definitely a beginner sailor, she said of her experiences, prior to joining the BOAST program. During her time on the OWSA fleet boats, Julie learned innumerable things, including all of the steps involved in raising the main sail, the functions of all of the lines,
Published 8:06am on 17 Jan 2024
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OWSA Acquires a New Sailboat - The Calypte
OWSA maintains a small fleet of sailboats on the Columbia for use in educational programs including classes on sailing & boat maintenance and for the BOAST Program. The exciting news is that we have acquired a new sailboat, the Calypte -- an Ericson 27 that was built in 1973. OWSA purchased it this past September, and it is being moored at McCuddy's on Marine Drive. The Calypte is a 27 foot masthead
Published 6:29am on 15 Jan 2024
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2024 OWSA Membership Renewal Time!
All current OWSA members can now renew their membership for 2024 within the member portal. Any issues or questions regarding membership can be directed to: membership@owsa.net or social@owsa.net Here are some instructions to help guide you through the process! 1. Log in to your member portal through the owsa.net website. 2. Find the My
Published 7:18am on 10 Dec 2023
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A Lovely OWSA Holiday Party - 2023
The OWSA holiday Party took place on December 7th at the Portland Yacht Club, who kindly donated the space and importantly, opened the bar. The view enjoyed from the dining room had all the boats moored at PYC festively decorated with holiday lights for the season. About 50 members attended, wearing their festive holiday outfits. A great time was had by all. The changing of the leadership was ceremonially presented and
Published 7:27am on 8 Dec 2023
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Flotilla Fun!
OWSA sailors spent a week in the San Juan Islands in September, 2023. Here is what they were up to... THE STATISTICS: 7 days of sailing, fun, and friendship September 1 through 8 7 sailboats from 37 to 42 feet; 6 chartered, 1 skipper-owned 7 OWSA skippers: Julie Cumiford, Julie Schumann, Julie Demaree, Kathy Souhrada, Teresa Long, Alice Stuckey, and Liv Ormond 35 women from OWSA
Published 12:00am on 27 Sep 2023
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Carol Baker, Winner of OWSA's 2023 Crystal Sail Award
Carol Baker, Winner of OWSA 's 2023 Crystal Sail Award "The Crystal Sail is The Sharon Sites Adams Award for OWSA volunteers who are The Wind In Our Sails. Sharon gifted the crystal glass sculpture to us for this purpose. Sharon was deemed an Honorary Lifetime OWSA Member because she is a local hero: the first woman to solo sail from Hawaii to San Diego
Published 12:00am on 27 Sep 2023
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OWSA Receives "Grow Boating" Award
OWSA Receives "Grow Boating" Award The Grow Boating Committee of the Northwest Marine Trade Association has awarded 10 grants of $1,000 each to Pacific Northwest organizations for 2023 - and OWSA is one of those organizations. Thanks to Carol Baker, who applied for the grant -- the money will be available to the BOAST program for boat maintenance or whatever is needed. As Announced by
Published 3:30am on 22 Mar 2023
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OWSA's Picaroon Participates in Sailing on Sundays Races -- Winter Sailing at it's best!
OWSA's Picaroon Participates in Sailing on Sundays, September-March Winter Sailing at it's best! If you are lucky enough to be in the BOAST program, you get to sail a boat through the summer and maybe you can sail through the winter, too! Picaroon signed up for and sailed in most races in the Sailing on Sundays (SOS) series which just finished on March 12th. The
Published 6:07am on 15 Mar 2023
