COME SAIL WITH OWSA IN 2026!
OWSA promotes opportunities for women to learn sailing through education and practical experience. Our members come from all walks of life and all levels of sailing experience—from no experience to experts, river sailing to ocean crossing, and racing to cruising. Well help you get on the water, enhance your knowledge and skills, and access sailing opportunities in the Portland area and beyond. Join today and youll be part of an encouraging, collaborative group that is excited to share a common interest in sailing.
Latest news
Calling all creatives!
OWSA is looking for designs for the 2026 limited edition shirt. If you have a creative streak, and an idea for a shirt, we'd love to see it! More »
12 Dec 2025
New Boat Joins the OWSA Fleet ... Welcome River Rose
OWSA received a generous donation to the OWSA fleet. The donation is River Rose, a 27 Catalina with an inboard diesel engine. More »
10 Dec 2025
Charting Our Course for 2026
OWSA Board members gathered for a retreat to review member feedback, clarify priorities, and set a strong direction for 2026. The Board left with clear alignment, renewed energy, and an actionable path forward. More »
7 Dec 2025
FOR SALE: CALYPTE
At the December 2025 board meeting, the OWSA Board of Directors voted to sell Calypte and accept the donation of a 27' Catalina, with the transfer still underway. Calypte has several limitations that make it less suitable for OWSA's sailing programs. More »
7 Dec 2025
Upcoming events
| Jan 15 |
5:00pm - Nauti DrinksJoin us for happy hour with sailing sisters. |
| Jan 24 |
10:30am - Coffee SocialGet together with OWSA sailing sisters. Enjoy conversations with an |
| Jan 28 |
6:00pm - General Membership MeetingRegister for OWSA's GMM to receive the gate code. |
| Feb 3 |
6:30pm - Sailing Basics (8 Session) [2026SB] » Sailing Basics - Class 1 |
| Feb 4 |
6:30pm - Board of Directors MeetingThe agenda and login code for this virtual meeting will |
| Feb 7 |
10:00am - BOAST Open House & Meet the F…Boat Owner and Skipper Training (BOAST) Open House |
| Feb 10 |
6:30pm - Sailing Basics (8 Session) [2026SB] » Sailing Basics - Class 2 |
| Feb 17 |
6:30pm - Sailing Basics (8 Session) [2026SB] » Sailing Basics - Class 3 |
| Feb 19 |
5:00pm - Nauti DrinksJoin us for happy hour with sailing sisters. |
| Feb 21 |
12:00pm - Sailing Basics (8 Session) [2026SB] » Sailing Basics - Meet a Boat |
