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2 Minute Survey!
The Board of Directors would like your feedback on our summer meeting schedule this year. Please take this two minute survey to share your opinion. You must be logged in. If you'd like to give additional feedback, please email Allison Chown at vicecommodore@owsa.net .
Published 11:48am on 27 Jul 2022
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Ranger 20 2022 National Races!
Your OWSA Club Boats Salud and Hoodview are in a 4-day Regatta! Come Cheer Us On! July 28-29-30-31 (see race announcement for latest time information below, it's complicated) Beach to Watch the Race From The beach at M. James Memorial Boat Ramp on 4325 NE Marine Dr, PDX 97211 will be a fantastic viewing site. The R20 2022 Race Committee has decided to make
Published 2:27am on 17 Jul 2022
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The Columbia River is Raging -- Check the current before you go out!
We all check the wind before we go out sailing, but this time of year it is the current that can get in the way of a safe, fun outing. When the river is pushing harder and faster than you are used to, you can get into a dangerous situation faster than you think. Do you know how to check the river height and current velocity before you go out on
Published 5:10am on 18 Jun 2022
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OWSA FLEET OPEN HOUSE THIS SATURDAY
The Fleet: Hoodview, Salud & Picaroon OWSA FLEET OPEN HOUSE THIS SATURDAY Saturday June 18, 2022 at 5-6pm Check out your OWSA boats this Saturday! Fall in love with your club fleet! 5-6pm. McCuddies on Marine Drive 2915 NE Marine Dr, Portland, OR 97211 As a member, you have access to these boats through our club programs, including many classes, Wednesday Night
Published 6:43am on 17 Jun 2022
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Next Fireside June 18th Sat 4-5pm at the OWSA Dock!
Fireside New Member Orientation 4-5pm (please sign up) OWSA Fleet Open House 5-6pm (after the orientation, no sign up needed) McCuddies on Marine Drive 2915 NE Marine Dr, Portland, OR 97211 If you want to know how to use your OWSA membership, come on down to the OWSA dock! Saturday afternoon, 4-5pm. There will be an Open House for any member or potential member! Come on down and check out our
Published 12:11am on 16 Jun 2022
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Wednesday Night Sails 2022 are On!!!
Here's the event you've been patiently waiting for -- Wednesday Night Sails start June 8th and they continue through to early September. As you may know, you will need to sign up individually for each sail, bookings open the Friday prior to the sail, which you will be able to do on the OWSA calendar . We will send you a reminder that day if you are on our mailing list.
Published 3:34pm on 29 May 2022
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OWSA Women's Regatta - June 27th
INVITATION: All women sailors are invited to register for the OWSA Women's Regatta by Oregon Womens Sailing Association (OWSA) on the Columbia River between I-5 and I-205 bridges. DESCRIPTION: Competitive women sailors pit their racing skills against one another in this one-day regatta with up to three races scheduled. The Flyer is attached to the right for details.
Published 5:14am on 27 May 2022
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Volunteer for the SYSCO Race Committee Boat
Small Yacht Sailing Club of Oregon, SYSCO, is providing OWSA members an opportunity to volunteer on the Race Committee (RC) boat through the upcoming racing season. Signup up here by making a free booking. No experience is needed, all training will be provided on the RC boat. Volunteers will be selected for specific races by SYSCO based on a first come sign up basis. Volunteers will be given specific instructions on when to
Published 7:23pm on 6 Mar 2022
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HOW TO GET CRUISING
Cruising on a sailboat is many sailors dream. But how do you make that dream come true? First, take some beginning sailing classes. OWSA has several classes to help you learn parts of a sailboat and sailing theory so you're ready to be crew on a cruising sailboat. YouTube videos and reference books are also good sources of information. With just a little basic terminology, youre ready to cruise on a
Published 6:24pm on 26 Feb 2022
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Renew Your OWSA Membership for 2022!!!
OWSA - Its Time for Membership Renewals! If you haven't already done it... The member portal is now available for you to renew your OWSA membership for 2022 The membership fee is $50 for the calendar year. Membership fees support your numerous OWSA programs to include meetings, WednesdayNight Sail, and other fun activities! If you need help renewing your membership in the
Published 6:19am on 6 Jan 2022
