2025 Columbia River Ladies Cruise
PLEASE NOTE: This is a community event and not an OWSA sponsored event.
Dates: June 68, 2025 (Friday Sunday)
Location: Bartlett Landing, Government Island (ONLY ACCESSIBLE BY BOAT)
Theme: Famous Women Pirates: Set your sails and channel your inner Anne Bonny or Mary Read!
Join us for a weekend of adventure, camaraderie, and fun on the Columbia River at the annual Columbia River Ladies Cruise. This year, were celebrating the legendary women pirates who made waves throughout history!
Whats in Store?
A Weekend of Boating & Fun:
- Arrive by boat to Bartlett Landing, our beautiful anchorage on Government Island, where well gather for two days of boating, connection, and pirate-themed revelry.
Treasure Hunt Adventure:
- Follow clues, solve riddles, and work with your crew to uncover hidden treasures around the island.
- Prizes await the most cunning and creative pirate crews!
Themed Activities:
- Dress in your best pirate attire and bring your swashbuckling spirit for a night of stories, laughter, and perhaps a bottle of rum or two!
- Decorate your boat to fit the pirate theme for a chance to win the Most Legendary Ship award.
Relaxation & Connection:
- Gather with fellow women sailors for shared meals, great conversation, and the joy of being on the water together.
Important Details
- Who Can Join? This event is open to women boaters of all levels. BOTH motor and sailboats are welcome. Whether youre captaining your own boat, crewing, or joining the fun on someone elses, youre welcome!
- Boat Not Required: If you dont have a boat but would like to join, let us know! Well help match you with a crew.
Sign Up Now!
Bring your adventurous spirit, a willingness to connect, and a sense of fun as we make waves together on the Columbia River. Dont miss this incredible opportunity to celebrate the power of women in boating while channeling the daring spirit of historys most famous women pirates.
Donation Request
To help cover event costs—like treasure hunt supplies, decorations, and other essentials—and to keep the event going in the future, were asking for donations of $20-$30. Your generosity ensures we can create a welcoming and fun environment for all participants. If you are unable to donate, that is okay! We want all pirates to be able to participate. You can donate at the cruise, or ahead of time via Venmo to @SarahLKnudsen or Zelle to (541) 880-3610.
Register today! https://bit.ly/2025CRLC
Questions? Contact columbiariverladiescruise@gmail.com or Text (541) 880-3610
Well see you on the water, mateys! Arrrrr!
