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 […]
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 […]
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 […]