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
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
OWSA General Meeting on Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Please welcome Captain Mary Schuck, to be our knowledgeable speaker for our September 8th meeting. Her bio follows: Mary has been sailing the Columbia River for over 48 years and holds a Master 50 Ton CG (Coast Guard) License. After retiring from the United Parcel Service, she joined the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary and currently holds the office of Vice Flotilla Commander. Mary is involved More »
Published 4:42am on 31 Aug 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
Outboard Motor issues?
If your engine wont start, or your having trouble, check out this article sent by Gail! Good read! Outboard issues - READ ME!!! More »
Published 4:59pm on 24 Jun 2020
Novel Coronavirus - COVID19
Update 4/1/2021: We are grateful to see so many people getting their COVID vaccinations. OWSA is committed to ensuring we are sailing safely and will maintain the OWSA COVID-19 safety guidelines in 2021. It is so important that we continue to be vigilant about using the safety guidelines. You can review the safety guidelines in this article, or login to the OWSA member portal, go to "my information" More »
Published 8:38pm on 11 Mar 2020
Upcoming events
| Sep 19 |
CYC Sailing On Sundays begin |
| Sep 23 |
6:00pm - 2021 Engine Maintenance (Sess.… |
| Sep 25 |
4:00pm - OWSA Out of This World Beer Ca…All local skippers invited to this informal sailboat race with a |
| Oct 13 |
Annual MeetingAnnual Meeting Everyone |
| Oct 16 |
9:00am - Oregon Boater Education Card T…Official boating instruction followed by an exam; when successfully completed, the |
| Oct 22 |
6:30pm - Nauti DrinksCome join us for Nauti Drinks - More details to |
| Oct 25 |
7:00pm - Board MeetingOWSA members are welcome to attend OWSA Board meetings. Due |
| Nov 6 |
8:00am - Board RetreatOWSA members are welcome to attend OWSA Board meetings. Due |
| Nov 7 |
8:00am - Board RetreatOWSA members are welcome to attend OWSA Board meetings. Due |
| Nov 19 |
6:30pm - Nauti DrinksCome join us for Nauti Drinks - More details to |
