Education

OWSA offers a variety of educational opportunities for learning the basics, skill building and progressing to first mate or skipper. Our courses include sailing basics, motoring, docking, anchoring, racing, handling a spinnaker, and maintaining a sailboat. Our experienced volunteer instructors create a supportive atmosphere where women can become confident and competent, experience the teamwork that goes with sailing, and establish friendships along the way. Join us for a supportive exposure to sailing from beginning to advanced levels. 

New sailors should start with OWSA's Sailing Basics Course, offered several times per year in varying formats. Learn or review the basics of sailing in a fun and supportive classroom atmosphere. OWSA's convenient evening classes introduce nautical terminology, points of sail, basic navigation rules, weather, safety, knot tying, chart plotting and more.

Our education classes can also prepare you for other OWSA programs, including Wednesday Night Sails (WNS), Boat Owner and Skipper Training (BOAST), racing and cruising! Take your learning experiences for a sail from summer through fall. If you're a rugged sailor, you can also sail during the winter months.

If you're already an OWSA member, go to Book Events and register now for classes that are available for registration.

To become a member, sign up here.