Oregon Women’s
Sailing Association
OWSA
PO Box 17615 l Portland, OR 97217 l www.owsa.net
COMMODORE: Ellen Van Rossum ~ Commodore@owsa.net
VICE COMMODORE: Ashley Paterson ~ ViceCommodore@owsa.net
REAR COMMODORE: Susan Gierga ~ RearCommodore@owsa.net
SECRETARY: Sally Jo Edward ~ Secretary@owsa.net
TREASURER: Andrea Mitchell ~ Treasurer@owsa.net
ADVENTURE SAIL CHAIR: Judi Davis ~ AdventureSail@owsa.net
BOAT COORDINATOR: Karen Anderson ~ Boat@owsa.net
CLASS REGISTRAR: ClassRegistrar@owsa.net
COMMUNICATIONS: Julia Tucker -communications@owsa.net
CRUISING CHAIR: Cruising@owsa.net
EDUCATION: Jenny Kelley ~ education@owsa.net
EMAIL COORDINATOR: EmailCoordinator@owsa.net
FIRST MATE COORDINATOR: Firstmate@owsa.net
MEMBERSHIP: Membership@owsa.net
MERCHANDISE: Chandlery@owsa.net
NEWSLETTER: Newsletter@owsa.net
RACE CAPTAIN: Sally Jo Edward ~ Racing@owsa.net
SET SAIL FOR A CAUSE: SetSailForACause@owsa.net
SOCIAL CHAIR: Michelle Haase ~ Social@owsa.net
WEB MASTER: Edie Felix ~ WebMaster@owsa.net
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SAILING CHAIR: WNS@owsa.net
OWSA was organized in 1994 by the efforts and enthusiasm of local women sailors to promote
and facilitate the participation of women in sailboat cruising and/or racing events in Oregon
and Southwest Washington. General membership meetings feature speakers on sailing topics
and are held monthly, except January & July.
Evening Sailing - Cruising - Racing - Classes: OWSA members cruise with “Wednesday
Night Sails” from mid-May through September and at least one weekend cruise. This is a
great way to meet new friends, practice skills & gain experience on a variety of boats and/
or to share your boat with others. The OWSA sponsored “Women’s Basic Racing Clinic”,
“Women’s Regatta” and Beer Can races give women an opportunity to learn and test their
racing skills. See more at the Programs link at www.owsa.net
Set Sail for a Cause - this one-of-a-kind fundraising event has raised approximately
$270,000 since 2000 in the fight against breast cancer. This year all net proceeds are
being donated to Providence Cancer Center.
Why Join OWSA? This not-for-profit organization exists to encourage and empower women
to learn, have fun, and enjoy the friendship of sailing. Join us to become more informed
about local sailing events, classes and activities. Dues are just $35 annually.
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