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College Sailing Programs College sailing began on an informal, club basis in the 1890’s, and organized racing started in 1928. It has grown to include more than 200 active colleges, and racing now occurs on every weekend during fall and spring seasons and on many weekends during the winter. It is a truly coeducational sport, and it has proved itself the best incubator for the development of racing skills. Former college sailors have always numbered significantly among Olympic medalists and America’s Cup competitors. College Sailing is growing throughout the Northwest. Information on a national and regional level, as well as contact information for each school, can be found at the college sailing web sites listed below. PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY http://sailing.groups.pdx.edu/ LEWIS & CLARK COLLEGE http://www.lclark.edu/~sailing/ UNIVERSITY OF OREGON http://www.uoregon.edu/~sailing/ OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY http://oregonstate.edu/groups/sailing/ The list of prospective new members ranges from small private schools in Portland, to schools at the southern edge of the state. College sailing programs are funded by your donations. Team captains can provide Gift Giving information. FOR MORE INFORMATION: http://www.collegesailing.org/ http://www.collegesailing.org/nwicsa/ 28