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Lighting the Morrison Bridge for Breast Cancer
BREAST CANCER ORGANIZATIONS UNITE TO TURN MORRISON BRIDGE PINK FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH VANCOUVER, WA and PORTLAND, OR (October XX, 2020) Local, passionate breast cancer fighting organizations have joined together to turn the Morrison Bridge PINK during this Octobers Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Since large-scale events cannot be held right now, the goal is to show a very visual reminder about the importance of breast health, screening
Published 1:54pm on 19 Oct 2020
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Annual Meeting
It was great to see so many members at the Annual Meeting this year! Even though we couldn't meet in person, the technology worked well for the virtual meeting and online voting. Thank you to Vice Commodore Jen for chairing the nominating committee and facilitating the Annual Meeting. It has been a challenging year due to the Covid, but thanks to our amazing team of volunteers, we worked to provide as many sailing programs and
Published 6:16am on 16 Oct 2020
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Cant get enough?? Have a good set of warm clothes?
Sailing on Sunday is starting early!! CYC invites all interested skippers and crew to participate in a for fun race series on the Columbia River between the I-5 and I-205 bridges. New sailors and racers are especially encouraged to join. This is a multiple week series with one race scheduled each Sunday. This casual race series was started as an excuse for sailors to get out on the water through the
Published 10:47pm on 17 Sep 2020
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Outboard Motor issues?
If your engine wont start, or your having trouble, check out this article sent by Gail! Good read! Outboard issues - READ ME!!!
Published 4:59pm on 24 Jun 2020
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Weather or Not!?!
Below are some links that Chief Meteorologist, Natasha Stenbock shared with us after her informative talk at our June 10, General Meeting regarding weather in relation to sailing and forecasting tips. University of Washington Marine Forecast & Tides: NWS-Portland Surface Charts - Ocean Prediction Center National Weather Service - Jet Stream Natasha also left the following note relating to
Published 7:54pm on 16 Jun 2020
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Thank You Community Skippers
Thank you to our OWSA Community Skippers who graciously share their time, knowledge, boats and passion for sailing! Many of our Community Skippers have taken ladies out sailing for over a decade and we appreciate and value all of our Community Skippers feedback on how we can achieve our program goals safely. We had many Community Skippers attend a panel discussion yesterday to share their perspective on sailing during these uncertain times: Scott Stevenson
Published 2:13pm on 14 May 2020
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Update on COVID 19 - Stay Home, Save Lives
Executive Order 20-12, from Governor Kate Brown, and a very similar Executive Order from Governor Jay Inslee, directs everyone in out states to stay at home to the maximum extent possible and adds to the list of businesses that will be temporarily closed to stem the spread of COVID-19. These went into effect Monday, 3/23/2020 and will remain in effect until ended by the Governors. What does that mean for OWSA?
Published 4:57pm on 25 Mar 2020
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Novel Coronavirus
The health and safety of our members is always a top priority for the Oregon Women's Sailing Association. We are monitoring the latest developments related to Novel Coronavirus, and will follow recommended practices issued by federal, state, and local health organizations. If we decide to postpone or cancel meetings or events, we will make an announcement via our website, and also send out email to our current member mailing list. At this time, our currently scheduled events will
Published 8:38pm on 11 Mar 2020
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Amazing What the Ocean Hands Us
As sailors, it is so important that we do our part in helping ensure we have clean waterways. Check this exhibit out at the Oregon Zoo!!! Oregon Zoo
Published 5:03am on 5 Feb 2020
