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
Holiday Party!
Join us for OWSA's annual Holiday Party! Members and Community Skippers are invited. To participate in the gift exchange please bring a sailing themed or sailing related gift of $20 or under value. Please book a ticket as space is limited. More »
11 Nov 2026
Candidate Statements for 2027 OWSA Board
The election for Board Officers for the 2027 year is coming up on October 28th, so please read the candidate statements here to be fully informed before you vote. More »
21 Oct 2026
Crystal Sail Award
Each year, members nominate volunteers who have invested meaningful time and effort in OWSA. Read about the members nominated for the 2026 award. The winner will be presented with the award at the upcoming Holiday Party. More »
16 Oct 2026
Mirror, Mirror, on the wall, who’s the sailor of them all?
In 2024 Anna Withington set an OWSA Fireside mirror goat to sail off-shore. She shared her experience with Carisa Bohus. More »
12 Oct 2026
From Wednesday Night Sail to Alaska: Anna Withington on Getting Started in Offshore Racing
In under three years Anna Withington has gone from an OWSA intro class to the Pacific Northwest Offshore Race, Swiftsure and the Race to Alaska. At our September gathering she shared how she did it, and why she thinks you can too. More »
12 Oct 2026
SWAMP CHIC: Life as Kermit crew
Through OWSA's BOAST program and the "Kermit" crew, Nicole Hayden traded sailing self-doubt for confidence, friendship, and a deeper love of the river. More »
2 Oct 2026
Upcoming events
| Nov 17 |
6:30pm - Game & Art NightWhat : OWSA Game and Art Night |
| Nov 19 |
5:00pm - Nauti DrinksJoin us for happy hour with sailing sisters. |
| Dec 2 |
6:00pm - Holiday Party + Volunteer Appr…Join us for a festive White and Silver Holiday and Volunteer |
| Dec 9 |
6:30pm - Board of Directors MeetingThe agenda and login code for this virtual meeting will |
