We hope you had a great summer of sailing! It’s not over yet, as there’s still plenty of sailing yet to come before the year is out. Here’s your OCSA update on events in the sailing community.
September sailing events~~~~
September 8th and 9th: RCYC Long Distance Race
Rose City Yacht Club invites all eligible boats to participate in the Harry Brault Memorial Long Distance Race to be held on the Columbia River. This is a two-day race consisting of one leg down river to St. Helens/Sand Island on Saturday, and a returning leg on Sunday. This is a qualifier for the OCSA Participation and Performance Trophy. See the OCSA website for details or contact the RCYC Race Captain with questions at rcyc-racecaptain@sailocsa.org
September 15th: Women’s Regatta
The OWSA Women’s Regatta has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. Look for this fun race next year!
September 22nd and 23rd PYC Fall Regatta
The Portland Yacht Club invites all eligible boats to participate in the PYC Fall Regatta on the Columbia River between the I-5 and I-205 bridges. This is a two-day regatta with at least two races scheduled each day. This is a qualifier for the OCSA Participation and Performance Trophy. See the OCSA website for details (including 9/4/18 revisions) or contact the PYC Race Captain with questions at pyc-racecaptain@sailocsa.org
Coming up in October~~~~
October 6th and 7th PYC Robert A Smith Regatta
The Portland Yacht Club invites all eligible boats to participate in the PYC Fall Regatta on the Columbia River between the I-5 and I-205 bridges. This is a two-day regatta with at least two races scheduled each day. This is the last qualifier for the OCSA Participation and Performance Trophy. See the OCSA website for details (including 9/4/18 revisions) or contact the PYC Race Captain with questions at pyc-racecaptain@sailocsa.org
October 14th Sailing On Sundays starts!
CYC invites all interested skippers and crew to participate in a “for fun” race series on the Columbia River between the I-5 and I-205 bridges. New sailors and racers are especially encouraged to join. This is a multiple week series with one race scheduled each Sunday. This casual race series was started as an excuse for sailors to get out on the water through the winter months. The event has attracted a variety of racers and cruisers who all share in a desire for sailing and light-hearted competition. See the OCSA website for details or contact CYC Race Captain with questions at sos@cycportland.org
The 2018 OCSA Awards Ballot will be available on the OCSA website in October. Nominations for any and all categories of the OCSA awards are welcome and encouraged. More information soon!
Save the Date!!! The 2018 OCSA Tropical Party and Awards Dinner is coming up on November 3rd. Register online at www.sailpdx.org. We hope to see you all there to celebrate another great year of sailboat racing.
Fair Winds ~
Kitty Church
2018 OCSA Commodore
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