The Fleet

The OWSA Fleet: Calypte, Salud & Picaroon

Calypte

Our newest arrival, Calypte is an Ericson 27 masthead rigged sloop. It boasts a roomier interior with up to 5 berths and more head room, but still has a tiller and outboard to be familiar for women who have learned on the other boats in our fleet.

With the addition of this boat to our fleet in 2024, OWSA is super excited to be able to offer a BOAST experience more tailored toward women who are interested in (somewhat) larger keelboats intended for cruising.

Salud

Salud is a Kent Ranger 20, These are just plain fun and easy little keelboats that were manufactured in Kent Washington in the late 1970s. Portland has a great Ranger 20 racing fleet and community, so there is plenty of help for any questions that come up around these boats and plenty of competitors to race against. It is also great that we at OWSA can apply our learned sailing skills and maintenance knowledge to both boats.

Picaroon

Picaroon is a Santana 22. People like this boat because it is a bit roomier than the Ranger and feels a bit less "tippy", which is nice for people new to sailing. It also has more adjustments, like an adjustable backstay, longer tracks for setting the jib and spinnaker block & lead positions and two different sized spinnakers. The cabin is bigger too making it an option for an overnight stay at Government island for 2 people, for example.