Oregon Corinthian Sailing Association (OCSA)
Safety Equipment Requirements (SERs)
Just a reminder that each boat sailing on the Columbia River is responsible to ensure that the proper safety equipment is available onboard and in good working order. For Columbia River racing, the OCSA SERs (Safety Equipment Requirements) “Nearshore” requirements apply. The requirement created by US Sailing and OCSA General Sailing Instructions are also required by the United States Coast Guard, which are also included in the Coast Guard permits received by OCSA to hold racing events on the Columbia River. If you have specific questions, feel free to reach out to your Fleet Captain, a well-seasoned local sailor, a local marine supply company or boatyard.
OCSA Windward Leeward Alphabetic Course Chart
This chart has been reformatted for ease-to-read. The course chart content has not changed in 2022 (revised in 2022) and side 1 has not changed; however, side 2 (has a new format. re are no changes to the course chart information on either side.
Note: OCSA will no longer be printing and lamenting the OCSA Course Charts. Print a copy of the Course Chart yourself and either laminate it (available at most copy stores), or slip it into a plastic sheet protector and tape it with clear packing tape for a waterproof version.
Portland Yacht Club (PYC)
PYC Rose Festival Regatta | June 5|Sunday|1300 hrs
This is a one-day regatta with multiple races and is a qualifier for the OCSA Participation and Performance Trophy.
FEE: $35 if paid 72 hr prior to the race; $40 if paid less than 72 hrs.
SOCIAL: Join us on the Portland Yacht Club patio following the last race of the day.
MORE INFO: Go to the SailPDX Event Notice Board
PYC Mauni Elliot Series | Wednesday evenings in June
This is a PYC member-only series. Registrations through Portland Yacht Club
Small Yacht Sailing Club of Oregon (SYSCO)
SYSCO Summer Evening Series | Begins May 31 or June 2|Tuesdays or Thursdays|1830 hrs
This 6-week series, held on Tuesdays or Thursdays depending on the fleet, begins next week.
REGISTER/MORE INFO: Go to the SailPDX Event Notice Board. Registration deadline is 48 hours prior to the first scheduled race.
SYSCO Single-Handed Beer Can Race | June 12|Sunday|1700 hrs
SYSCO is challenging sailors to compete in a low-key singlehanded race, beginning after the regularly scheduled Beer Can Race. After a first start for the less courageous boats, the second start will be for single-handed boats.
MORE INFO: Go to the SailPDX Event Notice Board.
SYSCO Grow the Sport Beer Can Race | June 26|Sunday|1700 hrs
Introduce novice sailors to the sport of sailboat racing! Beer Can races are also present a low-stress way for boat owners to try out racing.
MORE INFO: Go to the SailPDX Event Notice Board or contact the SYSCO Commodore commodore@syscosailing.org if you have space on your boat for new crew members to join the fun. Let’s work together to grow the sport of sailing!
Rose City Yacht Club (RCYC)
RCYC Medium Distance Race | June 18|Saturday|1400 hrs
This is a one-day regatta with a single 12-15 nautical mile race and one start for all classes. All classes will start between Buoy “14” and the Race Committee stationed at the RCYC moorage, proceed upriver approximately 6 nautical miles to a temporary yellow mark near the West End of Ackerman Island, then return.
FEES: The entry fee is $35 for all competitors who are not members of RCYC. All entrants must be current OCSA members to enter this race.
FOR MORE INFO/REGISTER: Go to the SailPDX Event Notice Board. The registration deadline of 5:00 pm local time the day before the race.
Oregon Women Sailing Association (OWSA)
OWSA Race Clinic On the Water | June 6, 13, & 20|Mondays|1830 hrs
This clinic is for women only and is for beginning racers with intermediate sailing skills. It is a seven-week series that includes two virtual meetings (or in-person, COVID conditions permitting), three on the water practice sessions, the OWSA Tropical Dreams Beer Can Race and the OWSA Women’s Regatta.
FOR MORE INFO/REGISTER: Go to the OWSA Website.
OWSA Women’s Regatta | Monday|June 27|1830 hrs
FOR MORE INFO/REGISTER: Go to the SailPDX Event Notice Board.
Island Sailing Club (ISC)
ISC Monday Night Racing | Mondays|March 21 – September 26
Island Sailing Club extends an invitation to all J/24, Capri 22 and Wavelength 24 (or equivalent). Sportif learning races with boat handling drills incorporated. Prior to the beginning of each series, please inform the Race Committee of your intent to race.
MORE INFO: Go to the SailPDX Event Notice Board.
Columbia River Yachting Association (CRYA)
Martin Slough Entrance Hazard
Due to multiple crashes near and in the Martin Slough entrance channel, from nearby I-5, fuel and oil spill booms have been set to contain any contaminants from heading downriver. The Boom has an anchor ball that sits about halfway into the channel from the mainland side. When transiting through this area, leave the anchor ball on the mainland side (meaning, go between the ball and the island). For now, we have plenty of high water and it is positioned that probably will be OK anyway. CRYA remains in touch with the agency that installed the boom and it will likely remain in place for at least another month. In light of the pending holiday weekend, please make sure to let your club members know. Enjoy a safe Memorial Day weekend!
2022 Ranger 20 Nationals
2022 Ranger 20 Nationals | Wednesday-Sunday|July 27-31
The 2022 Ranger 20 Nationals, sponsored by SYSCO and the Columbia River Ranger 20 Fleet 4, is a four-day regatta with racing beginning July 28 on the Columbia River between the I-5 and I-205 bridges. Daily competitor meetings will take place at least an hour before daily racing begins, with the first warning signal set each day, not before 1300 hours.
MORE INFO: Go to the SailPDX Event Notice Board, the event social media page or contact R202020.
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Thanks for Sailing Safely,
Jan Burkhart
2022 OCSA Commodore
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