COME SAIL WITH OWSA IN 2024!
OWSA promotes opportunities for women to learn sailing through education and practical experience. Our members are business owners, artists, managers, lawyers, stay-at-home moms, writers and educators — name a profession, talent, or interest, and you will find an OWSA member in that field. Our members have all levels of sailing experience, from no experience to experts. Our goal this year is to Engage, Encourage and Educate. Explore our website and learn how you can get on the water and access sailing opportunities in the Northwest. So great to have an encouraging, collaborative group of ladies to sail with and share our common interest in sailing.
Latest news
Thirty Years of Commodores Sail
On October 4th in honor of the 30th Anniversary of OWSA there was a special commodore's only event -- an afternoon sail. Fifteen commodores were able to attend are pictured above in chronological order of service: Gail Taylor 1997 Cheryl McNaughton 1998 Alice Patten 1999 Linda Wanitschek 2000 Donna (Krebsbach) Mac 2003 Sue Johnson 2004 Susan Estes 2006 Edie Felix 2008 Wendy Hatchadourian 2010 Kitty More »
10 Oct 2024
Laura Gadley, Winner of OWSA's 2023 Crystal Sail Award
Laura Gadley, 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 OWSA Member because she is a local hero: the first woman to solo sail from Hawaii to San Diego in More »
10 Oct 2024
Alice Patten Honored With Lifetime OWSA Membership Award
Over the past 30 years OWSA has grown into an organization with ~250 members, teaching women to sail and providing opportunities to build their sailing skills and network to get more time on the water. As an all volunteer organization this is only possible when members continually and fully participate. Alice Patten has not watched OWSA grow over the past 28 years, but has propelled our growth through her dedication and leadership. As More »
10 Oct 2024
Candidates Statements for 2024 Election
These Candidates, once chosen, Commodores will be installed in December 2024 at the Christmas Party, while all other offices will take effect in January of 2025. More »
17 Sep 2024
Volunteers Needed for OWSA Coordinator Positions
Please consider volunteering for one of our open volunteer positions. Position descriptions are on owsa.net . Contact Cori at volunteer@owsa.net who will connect you with the right program manager. More »
26 Aug 2024
Success Through the OWSA Cruising Study Groups
Led by Cruising Coordinator Julie Demaree, another cohort of OWSA women participated in Cruising Study Groups during the 2023/24 winter. In May, two members of the daytime Study Group, Debra Burke and Rosemary Reeves, along with OWSA member Bernadette LeLevier completed certification for American Sailing Association courses ASA 101, ASA 103, and ASA 104 through the San Juan Sailing School. This accomplishment was achieved after roughly 5 months of More »
9 Jul 2024
Upcoming events
| Nov 13 |
6:00pm - Fireside #4 November 13, Weds…Join us on November 13th, Wednesday, 6-8 pm |
| Nov 21 |
5:30pm - November NautiDrinksJoin us for Thursday |
| Dec 4 |
6:00pm - Holiday Party + Volunteer Appr…Its OWSAs Annual Holiday Party! |
| Dec 9 |
6:30pm - Board of Directors MeetingThe agenda and login code for this virtual meeting will |
| December 14-15 |
Marine Diesel Engines Weekend…Click Here to Register: |
| Jan 6 |
6:30pm - Board of Directors MeetingThe agenda and login code for this virtual meeting will |
