Empowering women to sail
Organized in 1994 by the efforts and enthusiasm of local women sailors, the not-for-profit OWSA exists to promote and facilitate the participation of women in sailboat cruising and/or racing events in Oregon and Southwest Washington.
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    Upcoming Events
    June General Meeting > Wednesday, June 6 | 6:30pm
    Meeting Location: Rose City Yacht Club, 3737 NE Marine Drive
    Gate opens at 6:15pm. (Arrivals after 7:00, call 503-282-2049 to open the gate.)

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    06 Women's Basic Racing Clinic (Women Only) > |
    REGISTER NOW! This is a special course to give women an opportunity to learn and race with an all women crew. This series of classes focuses on education first and competition is secondary. Class begins with one evening chalkboard session May 21 and continues Mondays in June with on the water racing.
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    Wednesday Night Sails > |
    A great way to meet new friends, practice skills and gain experience on a variety of boats. Share your boat, or crew with someone. Open and free to all women OWSA members. Find out more...
    Latest OWSA Journal Headlines
    Spotlight on Kristin
    Senior year of high school, March. It was college decision season, and I wasn’t excited. Sure, I could go to... Find out more...
    Spotlight on Ashley
    I grew up between the oceans and mountains on the North Shore of Vancouver, BC and my parents had... Find out more...
    Light Rail Construction Impacts Sailing on the Willamette River
    Please see the below announcement and map regarding the Light Rail construction on the Willamette River. Click on the... Find out more...
    From the Editor'€¦
    First and foremost, I would like to thank Rose Kowalski for all her hard work transforming the OWSA Newsletter... Find out more...
    Late, by Myself
    Late, by myself, in the boat of myself, no light and no land anywhere, cloud cover thick. I try to... Find out more...
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    Featured OWSA Gear

    Full Zip Fleece Jacket
    This classic fleece jacket looks great on its own or stylishly layered. The fleece is soft, lightweight, plush and...
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    2012 Calendar