Sailing on (Super Bowl) Sunday – Start Time Change

Due to Super Bowl, February 7th’s Sailing on (Super Bowl) Sunday will start one hour […]

OCSA for 2016

Columbia River Sailors and Racers, The 2016 season is nearly upon us and the OCSA […]

Monthly Rules Seminars

For those who would like to understand the US Sailing Rules for racing, Eric Rimkus […]

A New Year, A New Decal?

Has your Oregon boat registration expired 12/31/14 or 12/31/15? If so, then it’s time to […]

OCSA Annual Membership Meeting Minutes – 2015

Oregon Corinthian Sailing Association–Minutes Tropical Party/Annual Meeting/Board Elections November 7, 2015 Dinner/business meeting convened at […]

And, the Winners Are …

Portland area sailors, along with their friends and family, celebrated their accomplishments of the 2015 […]

Judges Weigh in on Safety

During a recent SYSCO (Small Yacht Sailing Club of Oregon) Series, a protest regarding life […]

Celebrate the 2015 Season!

Two season’s-ending awards parties are impending, at which all Portland area sailboat racers, friends and […]

Server Maintenance

Maintenance on the server which hosts SailPDX has been scheduled for Friday evening, October 16th, […]

Sailing for Causes

Every summer, Oregon area sailors gather on the water with a focus on raising funds […]

The Season’s Final Regattas

Two final regattas will cap the 2015 racing season – both of which are qualifiers […]

Science in the Fast Lane

On your mark, get set, GO to OMSI as they pick up the pace — a […]

Changes to General Sailing Instructions

Please be aware that OCSA has recently updated the 2015 General Sailing instructions. The changes are […]

Expect the Unexpected

It happens quickly. Be prepared! (Reprinted with permission and in the hope that this shared […]

Two Races to Benefit Prostate Cancer Foundation

One in seven men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. In fact, a man is […]

The Beginning of OCSA & Portland Racing

A Brief History of CRYA and OCSABy Nancy MacGregor Portland Yacht Club’s (PYC’s) first official […]

OOS Begins Today

We would like to extend our best wishes to our fellow sailors who are racing […]

PYC/SYSCO Opening Day Regatta

Every two years PYC (Portland Yacht Club) partners with Small Yacht Sailing Club of Oregon […]

Portland’s Safety at Sea is Almost Full!

There are just a couple spots left in the Safety at Sea class being held […]

OCSA Race Committee Workshop

Ever wonder what it takes to put on a sailboat race? Or, want to learn […]

OCSA Rules Workshop

This Saturday, from 9 am to noon-ish, Craig Daniels (a.k.a. the man-to-beat in the Cal-20 […]

US Sailing Club Judge Seminar

A one-day US Sailing Club Judge seminar will take place February 28th at Anacortes Yacht […]

SaS Comes to Portland

Registration is now open for the March 14 Safety at Sea (SaS) seminar in Portland. […]

It’s a New Year!

It’s a new year, and for some boaters that means getting your boat registration renewed. […]

Batten Down the Hatches!

High Wind Warning in effect from Thursday, 9:00 AM PST until Thursday, 10:00 PM PST. […]

Save the Newport Rescue Helicopter

USCG to Close Newport Helicopter Search & Rescue Air Station by Amber Bielman In accordance […]

BIG NEWS for 2015!

2015 is looking to be an exciting year! For starters … You’ve likely heard the […]

Rules Change Survey – Please Help

We have a question for our membership… Proposed Rule Change During yesterday evening’s OCSA (Oregon […]

60 Years of Christmas Ships

One of the Portland area’s most endearing events, held every December, is the annual Christmas […]

Support Local Racing

Help your sailing community and become a 2015 OCSA Web/Racebook sponsor! Here’s how …

Awards, Recognition & Trophies – Oh My!

Over 100 sailors gathered last Saturday, November 8th, at Portland Yacht Club (PYC) for the […]

“Safety at Sea” Scheduled in Portland

Volunteers from the Oregon Corinthian Sailing Association (OCSA) and Corinthian Yacht Club (CYC) are working […]

OCSA Annual Membership Meeting Minutes – 2014

Oregon Corinthian Sailing Association – Minutes Tropical Party/Annual Meeting/Board Elections November 8, 2014 Dinner/business meeting […]

Server Maintenance

Maintenance on the server which hosts SailPDX has been rescheduled for tonight, November 11th, between […]

Celebrate on the “Channel’s Edge”

After weeks of remodeling, Channel’s Edge will re-open their neighborhood cafe and nautical gift shop […]

Discounted Registration Extended

Don’t snooze – register for OCSA’s Tropical Awards Party today!Discounted registration for this fun season-ending […]

SYSCO Celebrates Thirty-Six

The 36th Annual SYSCO (Small Yacht Sailing Club of Oregon) Awards Party took place on […]

Season’s Ending Celebrations

Join us for the OCSA Tropical Awards Party at PYC on November 8th!!!Everyone is welcome! […]

Server Maintenance

Updates will take place tonight, October 16th, on the server hosting our site between 8:00pm […]

US Sailing Judge Seminar

Become a US Sailing Certified Judge! Are you interested in learning more about how protest […]

OD or PHRF … the Battle is On!

Updated results have just been posted, through the 8th qualifying race (of 9), for the […]

Sailing for a Cause

Oregon area sailors have long been known to give back by raising funds and awareness […]

Odile Wreaks Havoc

As Hurricane Odile slammed into Mexico, many Portlanders have expressed concern and worry about our […]

Northern Lights in the Northwest

A forecast for strong auroras, the result of powerful solar flares both on Monday and […]

Wind Advisory

WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 11  …WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM […]

Harvest Moon – it’s Super!

If you thought that last month’s moon was spectacular, well then this month’s full moon […]

The Challenge is ON!

It’s official! Oracle Team USA and the Golden Gate Yacht Club, defenders of the America’s […]

Server Maintenance

Updates will take place tonight on the server hosting our site between 7:00pm and 3:00am […]

Gillnetters at Night

Washington and Oregon approved nine nights of commercial salmon fishing on the lower Columbia River, […]

OCSA Sailors’ Survey – Please Help

Have you ever heard the old-timers on the river talk about the sea full of […]

Watch those Lines

With continued and improved estimates for the Spring Chinook run, the Oregon Department of Fish […]

For the Record!

The 38th Annual Oregon Offshore International Yacht Race took place May 8-11. Sponsored by the […]

Rules, Part 2: Overlap at the Zone

The 2014 racing season is in full swing, with several weekend regattas having already come […]

Rules, Part 1: Mark Room

As we begin the racing season, several clubs have been providing a refresher on the […]

Sailors Beware, Spring Fishing is Here

The 2014 fishing season for spring Chinook on the Columbia begins today, March 1st, and […]

Crew … Blessing or Curse?

You’ve tolerated cold and rainy weather, both light and heavy winds, and you’re just itching […]

Winter Weather Warning

Please be aware of the latest weather forecast predicting severe winter conditions, with potential freezing […]

Get a Discount, Give Extra-Credit

Along with the already-discounted rates enjoyed through OCSA (Oregon Corinthian Sailing Association), US Sailing is […]

2014 Racebook/Course Charts – Now Available!

Support your sailing community – join OCSA, or renew your membership, for only $25 annually. […]

US Sailing Discounts, Support Portland Area Racing

The Oregon Corinthian Sailing Association (OCSA) is pleased to announce our continued participation in the Member […]

Anchors Aweigh!

The 54th annual Portland Boat Show is gearing up to begin on Wednesday, January 8th, […]

A New Year, A New Decal?

Has your Oregon boat registration expired 12/31/12 or 12/31/13? If so, then it’s time to […]

“Let the People Sail”

Hi folks, I understand the various sailing calendars are inconsistent on which days boats are […]

OCSA Annual Membership Meeting Minutes – 2013

Oregon Corinthian Sailing Association – Minutes Tropical Party/Annual Meeting/Board ElectionsNovember 9, 2013 Dinner/business meeting convened […]

And, The Award Goes To …

Columbia River sailors, friends and family gathered at the Portland Yacht Club (PYC) on November […]

SYSCO Celebrates 35 Years

In 1978, three Ranger 20 sailors had an idea – to enjoy more evening races […]

US Safety Equipment Updates

US Sailing’s Safety at Sea Committee conducted an overhaul of ISAF’s Offshore Special Regulations (OSR), […]

NOAA Offers Free Nautical Charts

For the three-month trial period, NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) is providing about a […]

US Sailing Judges Seminar

US Sailing Judges Seminar Nov 2-3 at CYC (Seattle) Clubhouse Are you interested in learning […]

Celebrate Another Great Racing Season!

Hey Sailors, The 2013 Columbia River racing season is drawing to a close and it’s […]

Portland Sailor Wins with Oracle Team USA

Greetings Sailors, I am sure that most of you watched the amazing comeback of Oracle […]

America’s Cup Finals!

The 34th America’s Cup series culminates on San Francisco Bay, beginning September 7th, with the […]

Anticipated Low Waters on Columbia

According to a post in the August 28th issue of The Columbian, “Water levels on […]

Dual Bridge Duel!

With the cancellation of OWSA’s (Oregon Women’s Sailing Association) popular breast cancer fundraiser on September […]

Distress Frequency Change This Week

Effective August 1st, the US Coast Guard has made some changes relative to certain offshore […]

OWSA Bows Out of Sail for a Cure

By Alice Patten Like someone who retires from a good job, it is with mixed […]

Date Change: Leukemia Cup Kickoff Party

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Rose City Yacht Club invite you to an evening […]

The 2013 Racing Season Begins!

Rose City Yacht Club invites all eligible boats to participate in the first race of […]

SYSCO Race Clinic – Mar 21

SYSCO (Small Yacht Sailing Club of Oregon) extends an invitation to all skippers and crew […]

OCSA Race Management Clinic – Mar 6

Attention Race Captains, Fleet Captains, Principal Race Officers and Mighty Race Committee Volunteers! It’s that […]

Perry in Portland

By Tod Bassham How to apply the new 2013-16 Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) to […]

New Sailing App

Do you have an iPhone, iPad and/or iPod Touch? Then get the official iOS application […]

Racing Rules & Tactics Seminar

Dave Perry, THE authority on racing rules and tactics, will be conducting a seminar in […]

Save Now on 2013 Yacht Club Memberships

If you’ve been thinking about joining a local yacht club or sailing organization, now is […]

Join CYC Now and Save

Through January 31st, CYC (Corinthian Yacht Club of Portland) membership dues are available at 2012 […]

SYSCO Fleet Night – Jan 28 (Mon)

All members and friends of SYSCO (Small Yacht Sailing Club of Oregon) are invited to […]

2013 OCSA Racebook & Course Charts Available Now

Support your sailing community – join OCSA, or renew your membership, for only $25 annually. […]

Ships Ahoy!

The 53rd annual Portland Boat Show begins January 9th at the Portland Expo Center.  This […]

It’s 2013!

Yup, it’s that time again… It’s the beginning of a new year and, for many […]

OCSA Annual Membership Meeting Minutes

Oregon Corinthian Sailing Association – MinutesTropical Party/Annual Meeting/Board ElectionsNovember 10, 2012 Dinner/business meeting convened at […]

And, The Results Are In!

Columbia River sailors, friends and family gathered at the Portland Yacht Club (PYC) on November […]

Giving Back

Dear OCSA Members & Friends; Like us, you all enjoy the sailboat racing on the […]

OCSA’s Year-End Tropical Awards Party & Banquet – Nov 10th

Come celebrate a great season of Columbia River sailing/racing on Saturday, November 10th, during OCSA’s […]

2012 SYSCO Awards Results

SYSCO (Small Yacht Sailing Club of Oregon) members, along with their crew, family and friends, […]

SYSCO Awards Party Coming Oct 20th

Whether you are a member of SYSCO or not, you are cordially invited to the […]

To Whidbey, We Go!

Whidbey Island Race Week begins today and runs through Friday, July 20th, with daily races […]

SYSCO Evening Race Series’ Results

Following five weeks of racing each, SYSCO’s (Small Yacht Sailing Club of Oregon) Spring and […]

Don’t Miss Saturday’s Leukemia Cup Regatta!

Registration for the June 9th Leukemia Cup Regatta closes tonight, June 7th, at midnight! Get […]

Local Sailors Prepare for Race to Hawaii

According to the Notice of Race, the “Pacific Cup is an invitational biennial 2070 nm […]

SailPDX Admininstrators On Strike…errr, Vacation!

We’ve worked hard through the winter and spring, braved the rain and cold, and now […]