GENERAL MEETING

Wednesday, May 12th, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

It is finally here!! The meeting you have been waiting for!!…Come meet our incredible volunteer Skippers who participate with their personal boats to host the Wednesday Night Sails (WNS)!!  Introducing both the skipper and their boat is an annual event held every May at the OWSA general meeting. Wednesday Night Sail is the foundation to the mission of OWSA – to get women out on the water. OWSA members are able to learn and practice key crewing and sailing skills. Without our skippers our program could not be as successful. We owe our success to their generous contribution of their meaningful time, energy, and boat usage.

At this meeting we will also honor a long time WNS skipper who will be retiring. You will not want to miss this uniquely special and creative tribute hosted by Carisa Bohus. You will not want to miss this engaging meeting!

All are welcome to attend this Zoom meeting by using the following information: 

Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/95012950880

TROPICAL DREAM BEER CAN RACE

Have you been dreaming about that tropical destination that you have not been able to travel to because of the pandemic?? Well…here’s your chance to dream a little more..Don your favorite “Tropical Garb”and come out for OWSA’S  Tropical Dream Beer Can Race.

Sunday, May 23^rd , 1:00pm near Buoy 14

This is a free and fun event especially for skippers new to racing! The course will be determined by the Race Committee and will be announced on VHF radio on channel 72.   A FABULOUS PRIZE will be awarded to the most tropical race boat and crew!

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!

THE DOCK TALK SHOW SCHEDULE

2021 Spring Series Races A live podcast covering the sailing races of the week. Produced and directed by Carisa Bohus.

May 9th, 7-8pm Who is in the way? Race Rule: Proper Course Race Definition: Section A: Right of Way Rule 13 While Tacking Deeper Dive by Nicole Sirois

May 23rd, 7-8pm Confidence Rules! Race Definition: Overlap, Clear Astern, Clear overlap Race Rule: Section A, Right of Way- On the Same Tack, Overlapped

May 30th, 7-8pm Overtaking is Cool! Spinnaker Special Program Race Definition: Racing Race Rule: Section B, General Limitations, Rule 15- Acquiring Right of Way

Questions, comments, and volunteers write docktalk@owsa.net

SAILING EDUCATION

RACE CLINICS begin Monday May 17.  Check your calendar for details and registration.

POSTPONED: 

Spinnaker Clinic Saturday May 8, for a few weeks until further notice.

UPCOMING CLASSES: 

Cool Maneuvers Repeat: June 8, 11 (on line) and 12 (practicum).  
 

Single Handing:  June 16 in person and June 19 on the water.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SAIL (WNS) 

We are grateful to our community skippers and look forward to having them join us for our May General Meeting.   

This year we plan to offer Wednesday Night Sail (WNS) twice each month on the same boat.  You will receive a monthly WNS invitation.  We have limited spots available.  You must be able to commit to both sails when you sign up for the month. 

OWSA Safety Guidelines must be followed throughout the year.  OWSA follows OHA guidelines regarding Covid.  We will update our guidelines accordingly.

2021 MONTHLY Wednesday Night Sail

• You must commit to all the sails each month
• WNS is offered on a first come, first serve basis, so sign up early
• Life happens, there will be a wait list
• Up to four ladies will be assigned to a boat 
• At least one intermediate and one beginner sailor will be assigned to a boat.
• The skipper is in charge.  Sailors will follow any additional safety instructions from the skipper.
• Please no sharing of food and drink … for now ...
• We appreciate our skippers!  Make sure you thank them!

Sails:

June 2 and 16th

July 7 and 21st

Aug 4 and 18th

Sept 1 and 15 (raft Up)

Raft Up is planned for 9/15, Covid permitting.  There may be additional special sails that skippers and crew can participate in each month, and a separate invitation will be sent out for special sails.

Looking forward to sailing with you,

Beven Peters

Programs Director

NAUTI DRINKS

If the weather permits this month, we will be able to have our Nauti Drinks outside, on the banks of the Columbia River. We will review another knot this month, so bring something to practice with!

Date: Friday May 21
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Broughton Beach, 4356 NE Marine Dr., Portland, OR  97218

What to bring: face mask, chair or blanket, line to practice knots, your own snacks or beverages (sharing isn’t allowed due to covid)

VOLUNTEER OPENINGS

OWSA is looking for members that may be interested in helping  with the following selections.  If you are interested in working with a fun team of ladies, please contact Oshra Rapaport, our Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@owsa.net.

- Wednesday Night Sail  Coordinator

- First Mate Coordinator

- Fundraising Coordinator

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We are also looking for Board Members to fill vacancies coming in 2022.  Open positions are as follows: 

- Vice Commodore

- Education Director

- Secretary

- Treasurer

If you are interested in volunteering  on the Board next year, please email Jen at commodore@owsa.net.

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

Let's extend a warm welcome to Sally DeWitt as our Merchandise Coordinator extraordinaire!  Whether you want a fleece, hat, burgee or jacket, Sally's got you covered!

For the past 4 years that Sally has called Portland home, she has been spending that time figuring out what outdoor adventures she's into.  She grew up swimming competitively, taught lessons, life guarded, and stayed in and around the water - swimming, canoeing, tubing, skiing, everything. 

Even with that, once she moved to Portland, sailing seemed like an out of reach sport to get into. Last summer she was introduced to sailing through a friend who suggested I check out OWSA and we are so glad she did!  In her free time, you can find her hiking, skiing, relaxing around the water or trying to coax her cats into taking a walk.  

Thanks, Sally, for your effortless volunteerism with OWSA!  

ELECTION POLICY REVIEW

Do you have any unanswered questions regarding the OWSA Election Policy?  The Board would like to invite you to a review of our Bylaws to go over what it has learned since the latest version was instated.

Please join us on Thursday, May 13, from 6-7 p.m. for a discussion on this topic.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/3035228956?p...

Meeting ID: 303 522 8956
Passcode: 1C5U3C

A new committee is forming to market the club and grow community participation.  Join this committee for monthly 1 hour virtual meetings where we will brainstorm ideas for future events to increase club visibility & participation. 

These activities might include sailing as a fundraiser, building a boat for OWSA, bingo nights, pirate parties, sailing games on the water,  and whatever you might think of. We will review old club activities for future ideas. 

If interested, please contact marketing@owsa.net

BOARD MEETINGS 

The zoom link to our board meetings will now be available under the Member Portal in the OWSA Calendar. Members are more than welcome to join and listen in on the Board’s activities from month to month. If you have any interest in joining our team, or if you just want to know what we're up to, please join us at one of our Board meetings!

RACE WEEK - ANACORTES, WA June 21-25

Are you ready to get back out on the water!? COVID concerns are real, and it's great news that so many people in our region have received their vaccinations. Whether we're in Phase 2 or Phase 3, we'll be racing at Race Week! Everyone will be asked to mask up on the docks, and those experiencing any symptoms of COVID will be asked to stay clear. It is very likely that the traditional tent party will have to wait it out a year, but the current plan is to have the bar open at Anacortes Yacht Club for Happy Hour and daily awards following the racing each day. The good news is that Anacortes is full of great bars and restaurants that will be COVID compliant, and will be excited to welcome Race Week participants to town!

Register here!