Women Sailing on the Columbia
COME SAIL WITH OWSA IN 2021!
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
Holiday Party
Celebrate the season with OWSA! You are invited to the annual OWSA Holiday Party!! It will be held on Wednesday, December 8 th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at the Lucky Lab at 915 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland 97214 - (there are several Lucky Lab locations so make sure you go to the one on Hawthorne). We will be in our own room that will house up to fifty and will have seats and tables. There is plenty of room More »
Published 6:36am on 14 Nov 2021
2021 OWSA RACING SEASON HIGHLIGHTS
I have been so inspired this year by the interest AND participation in racing! A HUGE highlight for OWSA this year was that ALL 3 OWSA BOAST BOATS RACED IN THE SYSCO SERIES!!! The season started off with Kim Bylick, Natalie Corkhill & Colleen Lacivita Skippering the boats. As the season progressed, several of the other boast members stepped up to the HELM! AWESOME JOB LADIES!! Another Bright Spot for More »
Published 6:19am on 6 Nov 2021
FIRST MATE CERTIFICATION WITH OWSA
OWSA is looking for a Coordinator for this Program !! This is a great way to get involved with OWSA and work with enthusiastic sailors who have a bit more experience. OWSA First Mates are a special breed. They want to help and they know how. They have developed their sailing skills to a level where they are qualified to assist on Wednesday Night Sails, Saturday More »
Published 5:59am on 6 Nov 2021
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, here is press release from the Pink Lemonade Project (PLP) . They are a local non-profit that educates and supports people affected by breast cancer. OWSA has stepped up in the past with our event Set Sail for the Cause to help raise money for breast cancer and other causes. If any member is interested in pulling it together, it would be fantastic More »
Published 5:52am on 5 Oct 2021
Autumn Sailing ... You Can Still Get Out There
As the Summer draws to a close, many people think that sailing is done for the year, but it doesn't have to be. You can sail year round in Portland. Just prepare yourself with layers of warmer and water-proof gear and gloves and you can definitely enjoy this Autumn out on the water. There are many local opportunities including a final Wednesday Night Sail on September 15th, plus some additional Saturday More »
Published 5:23pm on 4 Sep 2021
Wednesday Night Sailing - September 2021
Wednesday Night Sails(WNS) has bee a great success this year! If you don't know what WNS is read more here . They are a super fun way for all levels of sailor to sail out on the Columbia with an experienced skipper. Meet others who love to sail too. In order to be invited, you must be an OSWA member in good standing and you have to check that you are interested in WNS More »
Published 3:04pm on 27 May 2021
Upcoming events
| Dec 8 |
6:30pm - Holiday PartyHoliday Party! Celebrate the season |
| Dec 13 |
7:00pm - Board MeetingOWSA members are welcome to attend OWSA Board meetings. Due |
