Women Sailing on the Columbia
COME SAIL WITH OWSA IN 2024!
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
A Journey to the British Virgin Islands
OWSA Flotilla #3 - March 2024 By Lisa Pasquantonio & Kate Gillespie The British Virgin Islands flotilla was OWSA's departure from the flotillas organized by outside companies. It was our first foray into a more independent cruise, where we had a suggested itinerary, buteach crew could follow or vary from it as they pleased. We would see each other at various cays More »
1 Apr 2024
Would you like to Serve on OWSA's Board?
The OWSA Board is currently focused on filling the Commodore, Secretary and Treasurer positions. If you have an interest in filling an open board position please complete an OWSA Board of Directors Application . Applications will be accepted through April 15, 2024 . If you are a past board member and are willing to fill an open position for the rest of the year in an interim capacity, please indicate More »
30 Mar 2024
30th Anniversary: We need your OWSA Photos
As you all may have heard, the year 2024 is the Thirtieth Anniversary of the founding of OWSA. That sounds like a reason to celebrate!! Our 30th Anniversary Committee wants to assemble a project using members photos from over the whole 30 years. Make sure that your cohort gets represented by sharing your photos!! More »
30 Mar 2024
SYSCO Crew Overboard Challenge -- March 24th!!!
SYSCO Crew Overboard (COB) Challenge March 24th, Sunday, start time 1pm Buoy 14 Start line Everybody welcome! Practice your Crew Overboard skills in the Crew Overboard Challenge March 24th, starting at 1pm. No one goes in the water! Way more fun that way! Do you know what to do if someone falls overboard? This challenge is set up to practice your skills by going through 2 overboard drills of your own design. This practice More »
15 Feb 2024
BOAST Member Spotlight: Julie Cumiford
From beginner sailor to boat owner, Julie (one of four OWSA Julies) joined BOAST last year, intent on becoming more comfortable with being in charge of a boat. I was definitely a beginner sailor, she said of her experiences, prior to joining the BOAST program. During her time on the OWSA fleet boats, Julie learned innumerable things, including all of the steps involved in raising the main sail, the functions of all of the lines, More »
17 Jan 2024
OWSA Acquires a New Sailboat - The Calypte
OWSA maintains a small fleet of sailboats on the Columbia for use in educational programs including classes on sailing & boat maintenance and for the BOAST Program. The exciting news is that we have acquired a new sailboat, the Calypte -- an Ericson 27 that was built in 1973. OWSA purchased it this past September, and it is being moored at McCuddy's on Marine Drive. The Calypte is a 27 foot masthead More »
14 Jan 2024
Upcoming events
| Apr 15 |
Reminder: Applications For Boa…The OWSA Board is currently focused on filling the Commodore, |
| Apr 16 |
6:30pm - 102 Sailing Basics (4-week Class) April 2024 » 102 Sailing Basics 2024 - Clas…For beginning sailors. In this Sailing Basics Course explore sailing |
| Apr 18 |
6:30pm - April NautiDrinksJoin us for Thursday |
| Apr 20 |
11:30am - 102 Sailing Basics (4-week Class) April 2024 » 102 Sailing Basics 2024 - Satu…For beginning sailors. In this Sailing Basics Course explore sailing |
| Apr 20 |
12:00pm - Fireside #1 April 20th, Saturd…Join us on April 20th, Saturday, 12-2 pm |
| Apr 22 |
7:00pm - Special Membership Meeting: Pr…Call for Special Membership Meeting to Consider Bylaws Amendments |
| Apr 23 |
6:30pm - 102 Sailing Basics (4-week Class) April 2024 » 102 Sailing Basics 2024 - Clas…For beginning sailors. In this Sailing Basics Course explore sailing |
| Apr 24 |
6:00pm - General Membership MeetingJoin OWSA at our Monthly General Membership meeting. |
| Apr 27 |
9:00am - Cancelled: 104 Spinnaker Handl… CancelledDiscover why, when, and how to use a spinnaker. This |
| Apr 30 |
6:30pm - 102 Sailing Basics (4-week Class) April 2024 » 102 Sailing Basics 2024 - Clas…For beginning sailors. In this Sailing Basics Course explore sailing |
