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. We’ll help you get on the water, enhance your knowledge and skills, and access sailing opportunities in the Portland area and beyond. Join today and you’ll be part of an encouraging, collaborative group that is excited to share a common interest in sailing.
Latest news
How to Score Tickets for the LA28 Olympics
Every four years, I've allocated time to watch the Olympics on TV. I never dreamed of being able to be a spectator in person. And then I met a former Olympian and she inspired my interest in viewing the 2024 Olympics in person -- in France. More »
12 May 2026
New Vounteers & More Needed!
Welcome to our new volunteers Patti Schrock, Jennifer Jen and Patrice Sanders. Please consider supporting OWSA by filling one of our other open positions; Cruising, Racing, Technology, Education. More »
9 Apr 2026
Important Safety Reminders
Margaret Pommert shared critical safety reminders at our March Membership Meeting including correctly checking and fitting our most critical safety gear - PFD's.
By Patti Schrock, OWSA News Coordinator
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9 Apr 2026
Sailing on a Five-Masted Ship
As sailing enthusiasts, we have a wealth of opportunities to sail locally, regionally, and beyond. In February, my partner Paul and I experienced sailing on a boat I've dreamed about since pre-Covid days: Windstar Cruises' Wind Surf.
By Kate Gillespie
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11 Mar 2026
Upcoming events
| May 16 |
8:00am - 2026 Cool Maneuvers I » On-the-Water Session (Waitlist… |
| May 21 |
4:00pm - Nauti DrinksJoin us for happy hour with sailing sisters. |
| May 21 |
6:30pm - Sailing Basics Short Course (4 Session) [2026SBSC] » Sailing Basics Short Course -…Sailing Basics Class is FULL |
| May 27 |
6:00pm - General Membership MeetingSign up by 2 pm on May 27 to receive the |
| May 28 |
6:00pm - 2026 Race Clinic » Ground School |
| May 28 |
6:30pm - Sailing Basics Short Course (4 Session) [2026SBSC] » Sailing Basics Short Course -…Sailing Basics Class is FULL |
| May 30 |
12:00pm - LOL- Labor of Love Saturday Ma…Labor of Love - Wednesday Night Sail (WNS) 2026 |
| Jun 1 |
5:00pm - 2026 Race Clinic » On the Water Training |
| Jun 1 |
6:30pm - Board of Directors MeetingThe agenda and login code for this virtual meeting will |
| Jun 3 |
5:30pm - Wednesday Night Sail - June 3Wednesday Night Sail (WNS) 2026 |
