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  Eugene Yacht Club Women's Sailing Social

  August 07 - 09, come for the weekend or a day! Register now.

  Published 4:57pm on 28 Jul 2026

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  Charting & Navigation Class

  Learn basic charting and plotting navigation skills utilizing paper charts with Captain Berry! Explore the exciting world of charts and gain confidence. This class is best suited for advanced beginners and above.

  Published 3:46am on 15 Jul 2026

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  Ready to Serve? Become OWSA Secretary in 2027.

  Could You Be Our Next Secretary? Discover how this leadership role helps support OWSA, build friendships, and shape our future.

  Published 6:57pm on 12 Jul 2026

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  Sweden and Baltic Sea Sailing Trip

  OWSA friendships set sail! Vice Commodore Leticia joined four current and former OWSA members for an unforgettable sailing adventure on Sweden's Baltic Sea, proving that OWSA connections can lead to incredible experiences around the world.

  Published 6:43pm on 12 Jul 2026

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  Sailing is a Team Sport!

  OWSA has six board positions up for reelection in October for 2027. Kate Gillespie reflects on her experience as Social Director, a 2027 open position.

  Published 4:00am on 11 Jul 2026

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  Vancouver Lake Sailing Club Event

  OWSA members enjoyed a fun afternoon of food, friendship, and sailing camaraderie during a special gathering with Vancouver Lake Sailing Club.

  Published 3:44am on 11 Jul 2026

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  All Hands on Deck

  Seeking a Cruising Coordinator, Tech Coordinator and another News Coordinator. Not ready for a standing commitment? Check out event-specific volunteer opportunities on owsa.net.

  Published 1:19am on 10 Jun 2026

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  LA28 Olympics Volunteer Update

  LA28 Olympics volunteer applications open July 14th!

  Published 1:07am on 10 Jun 2026

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  Sailing Into Summer with OWSA

  Vancouver Lake Sailing Club! Summer Picnic! Movie Night! Register now for special summer events on owsa.net

  Published 8:54pm on 2 Jun 2026

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  New Vounteers & More Needed!

  Welcome to our new volunteers Patti Schrock, Jennifer Jen and Patrice Sanders. Please consider supporting OWSA by filling one of our other open positions; Cruising, Racing, Technology, Education.

  Published 8:09pm on 9 Apr 2026

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  Important Safety Reminders

  Margaret Pommert shared critical safety reminders at our March Membership Meeting including correctly checking and fitting our most critical safety gear - PFD's.
  By Patti Schrock, OWSA News Coordinator

  Published 7:38pm on 9 Apr 2026

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  Sailing on a Five-Masted Ship

  As sailing enthusiasts, we have a wealth of opportunities to sail locally, regionally, and beyond. In February, my partner Paul and I experienced sailing on a boat I've dreamed about since pre-Covid days: Windstar Cruises' Wind Surf.
  By Kate Gillespie

  Published 7:33pm on 11 Mar 2026