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
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
Sharing Knowledge at our Membership Meetings
At February's membership meeting, Liv Ormond walked us through a provisioning and crew-briefing checklist created by Alyson Tevis and Liv, sharing practical tips and lessons learned from their own cruises. More »
3 Mar 2026
CALYPTE Price Reduced to $6500
Calypte, OWSA's fleet 27' Ericson is for sale. Price reduced to $6500. More »
14 Feb 2026
NEW! Become a Business Donor
We're looking for partners who believe in what we do: that confidence is built with each tack and jibe, that community is grown one shared sail at a time, and that access to the water should be for everyone. More »
13 Feb 2026
Upcoming events
| Mar 17 |
6:30pm - Sailing Basics (8 Session) [2026SB] » Sailing Basics - Class 7 |
| Mar 18 |
6:00pm - FiresideFireside New Member Orientation: Open to Everyone! Registration closes March 16th. |
| Mar 19 |
5:00pm - Nauti Drinks at Kennedy SchoolJoin us for happy hour with sailing sisters. |
| Mar 25 |
6:00pm - General Membership MeetingRegister by 2:30 pm on March 25 |
| Apr 1 |
6:30pm - Board of Directors MeetingThe agenda and login code for this virtual meeting will |
| Apr 16 |
5:00pm - Nauti DrinksJoin us for happy hour with sailing sisters. |
| Apr 22 |
6:00pm - General Membership MeetingGeneral Meeting Location: RCYC TBD |
| May 6 |
6:30pm - Board of Directors MeetingThe agenda and login code for this virtual meeting will |
| May 21 |
4:00pm - Nauti DrinksJoin us for happy hour with sailing sisters. |
| May 27 |
6:00pm - General Membership MeetingGeneral Meeting Location: RCYC TBD |
