Oregon Corinthian Sailing Association (OCSA)
OCSA Membership
It’s that time of year, as the racing season is upon us in full force!! As you renew or join OCSA for 2023, please ensure your email is correct in order to receive current and updated Racing and Sailing event notices. Your boat’s name, sail number and design are used as your boat’s identification for races on the water (note: enter “N/A” if you do not own a boat). We appreciate your assistance to help us ensure you’re properly scored and you receive the most up-to-date info and news!
2023 OCSA Racebook
As we have moved away from printing OCSA Racebooks, we are now offering two options:
- As before, an e-version is available on SailPDX. You may also enter Racebook in the search bar at the top, right side of the page to easily locate it. Accessing the 2023 Racebook online also allows you to easily access a single page, if needed, via a mobile device.
- For those who would still like a paper/print copy of the OCSA Racebook, we have made arrangements for print-on-demand, which may be ordered and paid online, then picked up in Vancouver WA.
- Pickup Location: 9 Cent Color Copies (5951 E 18th St. #108 Vancouver, WA 98661)
- Hours: Mon-Fri | 10am to 3pm
- Cost: $15.73
- Turnaround Time: Usually 2-4 days
OCSA Volunteers Needed
OCSA is an all-volunteer-run organization. Some of our volunteers have contributed more than 30 years with OCSA, SYSCO, PYC, CYC and other racing clubs/fleets in the Portland area sailing community.
In order to keep our races going, specific positions need to be filled each season. Most of us have skills that can be transferred into specific roles to support OUR sailing community. Please consider contributing your time and lending a hand to continue making Portland Sailboat Racing possible. Current needs include:
- Email edit/design (MailChimp) *NOW!!*
- Email address management/updates (MailChimp)
- SailPDX webmaster assistance
- PHRF Representation
- Racing Rules Hearing Committee
- Race Official (or unofficial)
- Racing Education
If you are able/willing to help, please email the OCSA Rear Commodore, as we can work with you to fit these tasks into YOUR time availability.
Thank you for considering,
Jan and Lilli
2023 & 2022 OCSA Rear Commodores
Small Yacht Sailing Club of Oregon (SYSCO)
Neither rain, nor snow, nor sleet, nor hail shall keep the SYSCO Spring Series down! So, come on out race with your best PNW attitude and gear up for some great sailing!!
- Fleet Captains: Please organize your race committees. All racers are depending on a Race Committee (RC) Boat to show flags and oversee the race.
- Fleet Members: Contact your Fleet Captain for RC duty assignments. RC duty is a hands-on, how to and a lot of fun, providing the best seat in “the house” to watch the races and learn!!
- Questions? Contact the SYSCO Race Captain.
Corinthian Yacht Club (CYC) – Portland
CYC Pacific NW Offshore
The Corinthian Yacht Club, along with our title sponsor Schooner Creek Boat Works, invites all eligible yachts to participate in the Pacific NW Offshore International Yacht Race, May 11-14, 2023 (Thursday-Sunday). Challenge your sailing skills for 193 NM from Ilwaco WA to Victoria BC! Currently, 16 boats have registered for this event; but there’s certainly room for more!!
For more information, to register for the race or to volunteer, contact the CYC Race Captain or go to the CYC website.
Rose City Yacht Club (RCYC)
RCYC “Fly Your Flag” Beer Can Race
May 14, Sunday | 1700 hours
Fly all those flags! All boats are encouraged to fly as many flags as they feel appropriate. RCYC can facilitate crew/boat matchups.
For more information, go to the SailPDX Event Notice Board or contact the RCYC Race Captain
Oregon Women Sailing Association (OWSA)
April General Meeting
OWSA Race Clinic
May 15-June 26, Monday | Times Vary
This clinic is for women only and is for beginning racers with intermediate sailing skills. It is a seven-week series that includes two in-person and three on-the-water practice sessions, the OWSA Tropical Dreams Beer Can Race and the OWSA Women’s Regatta.
For more info or to register, go to the OWSA Website.
OWSA “Tropical Dream” Beer Can Race
May 21, Sunday | 1300 hours
Don your favorite “Tropical Garb” and come out for our Beer Can Race! For more information, go to the SailPDX Event Notice Board.
For more info on any of the above, contact the OWSA Race Captain.
On Your Mark
Apply for the opportunity to join the All-Women’s Race Team!
More OCSA Stuff
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Here’s to great Spring Sailing!Dennis Damore
2023 OCSA Commodore
