Columbia River Sailing Association

Amity Island--(OK, it's really Bartlett Landing)
2024-07-19 - 2024-07-21 | Bartlett Landing, Government Island 45°34’40.3″N 122°29’03.6″W, (copy Lat/Long to Google Maps or Earth), OR
This cruise has a bite to it! Hosting this cruise will be none other than the Slightly Honorable Mayor Vaughn and His Very Honorable Wife. (Well played by Rex and Leslie Hansen)
This month’s cruise will be a tribute to the movie Jaws. Kickoff will be cocktails and appetizers at 5:00 PM on Friday evening. Please bring an appetizer that is “something a shark would eat”. (Note; sharks eat almost anything so bring whatever you like).
On Saturday afternoon there will be a small boat regatta (boats smaller than 12’ LOA). Bring your dinghies, Sunfish, Snarks, etc. if you have one. Guaranteed shark sightings.
Points will be given to those that recite quotes from the movie at appropriate moments. More points will be given to those that recognize the quotes. Maximum points will be given to anyone that can recite Quint’s entire speech verbatim about the sinking of the Indianapolis. At the end of the weekend, points will he ignored and a drawing will he held to win the grand prize.
Saturday dinner will be a potluck.
RSVP HERE to reveal quote # 1.
We hope to see you there. And remember, “Amity means friendship” – Mayor Vaughn.
https://columbiariversailing.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Jaws-theme-song.mp3

Annual Rendezvous - Sand Island
2024-08-16 - 2024-08-18 | Sand Island, St. Helens, Oregon 45°52’06.8″N 122°47’40.1″W, (copy Lat/Long to Google Maps or Earth)
Put this on your calendar for it’s always special.
“An Ode to Jimmy Buffett” is this year’s theme.

Download the schedule here. SCHEDULE
Dust of those flip flops; you can count on games, chef’s contest, prizes, and a race to the bouy and back.
Bring your best Parrot-Head head gear! Fellow Parrotheads click here.
Feel free to let us know early so we can plan. RSVP HERE(Login-in Required)
Sailing Chef Rules: DOWNLOAD HERE
You can order your 2024 hats and T shirts HERE.
(Note that “Buffett” had to be dropped in the Café Press printing due to copyright conflict).

Kalama Marina
2024-09-20 - 2024-09-22 | Port of Kalama Marina, 110 West Marine Drive, Kalama, WA, 98625, United States
This is a new location for CRSA.
Have you ever been stranded on a desert island? What about a dessert island? If you took the 3 hour tour with Gilligan, would you survive? Or would you make a fusion reactor out of coconuts?
The September cruise for the CRSA is in Kalama. Although it isn’t an island, there are plenty of spaces to try out the skills needed to thrive if you become stranded.
We will follow the usual format with appetizers on Friday, group activity and dinner on Saturday and group breakfast on Sunday. More details in the attached flier.
We hope to see you there. And we will not be making a fusion reactor.
Gilligan’s instructions HERE.
RSVP HERE

Coon Island - East Dock
2024-10-18 - 2024-10-20 | Coon Island – East Dock 45°46’04.0″N 122°48’58.1″W, (Copy Lat/Long to Google Maps or Earth), OR, United States
It’s a spooky time of the year. Details Below.
RSVP HERE

Friday Twilight: Ghoulish Appetizers, Build Your Vampire Killing Q-Tip Crossbow. Vampire Trivia.
Saturday: Tis’ the Grand Vampire Hunt, Werewolf Games, Pumpkin Carving (BYOP).
Saturday: Thee Bewitching Hour; Witches Kettle Potluck For All. Costume Caper. Underworld Movie.
Sunday: Rise If You Can and Gather in the Fog for Survivors Communal Breakfast.
Link to Q-Tip Shooter Video

Annual Crew Meeting
2024-11-15 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
It’s time to gather and discuss next years adventures and elect new officers.
This year it will be held at Commodore Kathy Souhrada’s home.
Her house is in SW Beaverton in the Sexton Mountain neighborhood.
Exact location on the RSVP form and on Crew emails.
It will be a potluck.
Please RSVP to help with space planning.
Click on RSVP link for exact address.

Portland Boat Show
2025-01-08 - 2025-01-12 | Portland Boat Show, 2060 N Marine Drive, Portland, 97217, United States
Portland Boat Show is back!
Expo Center January 8-12th.
CRSA will be staffing a booth to promote our association.
Same booth as last year! Exhibit Hall D, space 539. Directly adjacent to the Passion Yachts display.
LINK to sign up sheet

Love Your Boat Party 2025 - Feb 22nd
2025-02-22 18:00 - 20:30
February 22th, 6:00 in East Vancouver. Zip 98684 (RSVP below for the exact address.)
It’s a “love your dish” potluck.
How it works…
Wrap a gift for your boat in the past year and be prepared to unwrap and share the thrill with you fellow members. A prize will be awarded for the Best gift to a boat.
Help us plan for this event. RSVP HERE.
Please bring a couple chairs and a boat (small) table.
Hosted by Steph Walker

Crew Meeting with Guest Speaker
2025-03-22 16:00 - 20:00 | 13404 NE 102nd ST, Vancouver WA, 98682, 13404 NE 102nd ST, Vancouver, WA, 98682, United States
Pacific Northwest Off Shore Sailing Seminar
The Seminar will provide a forum for discussing, learning and preparing for Off Shore Sailing.
What we will cover,
· Offshore sailing
· Crossing the Columbia Bar
· Sailing Oregon and Washington Coast
· Circumnavigating Vancouver Island
Speaker: Brian Stipak, Captain, SV Ubiquity; Pacific Seacraft 34.
When: March 22, 2025.
Time: 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
Where: 13404 NE 102nd Street, Vancouver Washington, 98682.
Full Kitchen stove, oven and refrigerator. Pot luck will start after the Seminar.
Questions? Contact: Tammie Appel.
RSVP HERE
Information Sheet Download

Annual Safety Cruise -Schwitter Landing
2025-04-18 - 2025-04-20 | Schwitter Landing, Government Island 45°35’1.16″N 122°30’53.58″W, (copy Lat/Long to Google Maps or Earth)
Be aware the the outer dock is not accessible since the connector was washed away in a winter storm. It’s possible that rafting might be required. Call on VHF 72 prior to arriving for coordination and assistance with docking.
Friday Afternoon: Meet and greet on the dock with appetizers and cocktails. Sometime during the evening there will be a safety trivia quiz. Of course, we’ll check navigation lights after dark.
Saturday: A vessel safety check will be offered. Plan on a crew overboard drill. A short presentation on reference materials for trip planning (see below). Obviously, an Easter egg hunt followed by a potluck dinner in the evening.
Sunday: Potluck breakfast before departure.
RSVP Here
USCG Vessel Safety Check Form
CRSA Going North Safely pdf

Coon Island - East Dock
2025-05-16 - 2025-05-18 | Coon Island – East Dock 45°46’04.0″N 122°48’58.1″W, (Copy Lat/Long to Google Maps or Earth), OR, United States
RSVP Here
Hosted by John and Angie Cipolla

St Helens City Dock
2025-06-20 - 2025-06-22 | St. Helen’s Oregon – City Dock, 275 Strand Street, St Helens, OR, 97051, United States
Wise Guy Weekend
“Leave the gun, bring the cannoli”
St. Helens City Dock
The Cloverdalini Family formally invites representatives from all the other CRSA crime syndicate families to a sit-down meeting where we can hash out all our problems, so we won’t have no more issues no more. Please RSVP with indication of what food item/course you plan to bring to Saturday night’s Italian-themed dinner.
If you can‘t come, just fuhgeddaboudit.
Agenda
Friday, June 20.

6:00 PM Cocktail Hour. Pizza will be provided gratis by the Cloverdalini Familiy. “Some day, and that day may never come, I will call upon you to do a service for me”. You may bring appetizers that go with pizza.

Saturday, June 21

On your own. Various whacks and clips may occur throughout the day,
6:00 PM. Dinner at “Louis’ Italian Restaurant” (on the dock). “Try the veal. It’s the best in the city”. Dinner will be served in 3 separate courses. Please sign up to bring one of the following;

6:00 PM – Course 1 – Soup/Salad and Appetizers
6:15 PM – Course 2 – Main Entree
6:45 PM – Course 3 – Dessert and Aperitif

Sunday, June 22

9:00 AM. Potluck breakfast and prizes.

Best Dressed Goamba
Best Dressed Doll
Grand Prize

10:30 AM. “Get the frig outta here”

As a reminder, St Helens will squeeze you for $15/day transient moorage fee. It seems like everybody wants a piece of the action!
Bonus night. Arrive on the 19th for the “13 Nights On The River” concert series which is held in the newly re-opened amphitheater just above the docks. The 19th features the Rock and Roll Cowboys. https://www.sthelensoregon.gov/community/page/13-nights-river

Bartlett Landing at Government Island
2025-07-18 - 2025-07-20 | Bartlett Landing, Government Island 45°34’40.3″N 122°29’03.6″W, (copy Lat/Long to Google Maps or Earth), OR
RSVP HERE

Annual Rendezvous - Sand Island
2025-08-15 - 2025-08-17 | Sand Island, St. Helens, Oregon 45°52’06.8″N 122°47’40.1″W, (copy Lat/Long to Google Maps or Earth)
Help the planners, RSVP EARLY HERE.
Looking for Tee shirts for the Rendezvous? Click HERE.
Sailing Chef contest rules. Click HERE.

Beacon Rock
2025-09-19 - 2025-09-21 | Beacon Rock, Skamania WA 45°37’19.8″N 122°01’12.8″W, (copy Lat/Long to Google Maps or Earth)
RSVP HERE
Friday – September 18
6:00 PM – Cocktail Hour
Mix, mingle, and kick off the weekend on the dock with tropical drinks and good company.

Saturday – September 19
9:00 AM – Crew Hike to the Top of Beacon Rock
Bring a lei for a group photo op at the summit!
5:00 PM – Pulled Pork Sandwiches & Baked Beans
Grab a plate and hang out shoreside—bring a side dish or dessert if you’d like.
7:00 PM – Live Dance Performance
Stick around for music and movement under the stars!

Sunday – September 20
9:00 AM – Potluck Breakfast
Start the day with shared eats and warm farewells.
Hosted by Skylar, James, & Kathy
Interested in going through the locks to Hood River?
Using the Locks on the Columbia River

Coon Island - East Dock
2025-10-17 - 2025-10-19 | Coon Island – East Dock 45°46’04.0″N 122°48’58.1″W, (Copy Lat/Long to Google Maps or Earth), OR, United States
RSVP HERE
It’s a Silent Horror Weekend
Friday
Decorate your boat when you arrive
6:00 Appetizers
7:00 Silent Trivia
Saturday
Breakfast and Lunch on your own.
11:00 Scavenger Hunt
13:00 Mummy Game
14:00 Pumpkin Carving
18:00 Costume Parade
18:15 Themed Dinner, (main, sides, and dessert)
19:00 Charades
21:00 Movie
Sunday
9:00 Potluck Breakfast
10:00 Prizes awarded.

Annual Crew Meeting
2025-11-01 16:00 - 19:00 | 13404 NE 102nd ST, Vancouver WA, 98682, 13404 NE 102nd ST, Vancouver, WA, 98682, United States
It’s that time of the year to gather to elect new officers and chart out 2026. A reminder, you must be present to vote.
Time: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm.
Where: Community Clubhouse at 13404 NE 102nd Street, Vancouver Washington, 98682.
Pizza, salad, punch and water provided by the club. Dessert would be appreciated.
RSVP HERE

Portland Boat Show
2026-01-07 - 2026-01-11 | Portland Boat Show, 2060 N Marine Drive, Portland, 97217, United States
Portland Boat Show is back!
Expo Center January 7-11th.
CRSA will be staffing a booth to promote our association.
Same booth as last year! Exhibit Hall D, space 539. Directly adjacent to the Passion Yachts display.
LINK to sign up sheet

Love Your Boat Party Feb 21st
2026-02-21 18:00 - 21:00 | 98684, Vancouver, WA, 98684
February 21st, 6:00 in East Vancouver. Zip 98684 (RSVP below for the exact address.)
It’s a “love your dish” potluck.
How it works…
Wrap a gift for your boat in the past year and be prepared to unwrap and share the thrill with you fellow members. A prize will be awarded for the Best gift to a boat.
Help us plan for this event. RSVP HERE.
Please bring a couple chairs and a boat (small) table.
Hosted by Steph Walker

Spring Crew Meeting & Presentation.
2026-03-21 16:00 - 19:30 | 13404 NE 102nd ST, Vancouver WA, 98682, 13404 NE 102nd ST, Vancouver, WA, 98682, United States
Getting ready to plan your summer adventures? Some quick club updates and a presentation.
This year Mike Unsworth has agreed to recap his summer trip to the Broughton’s.
Time: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm.
The club is providing pizza following the updates and presentation. It would be great if you brought a salad or dessert.
Where: Community Clubhouse at 13404 NE 102nd Street, Vancouver Washington, 98682.
RSVP HERE
March Crew Meeting Presentation

Annual Safety Cruise -Schwitter Landing
2026-04-17 - 2026-04-19 | Schwitter Landing, Government Island 45°35’1.16″N 122°30’53.58″W, (copy Lat/Long to Google Maps or Earth)
SEE ANYTHING WRONG HERE??

If you have problems answering this question…
PLEASE PLAN ON JOINING THE CRSA ANNUAL SAFETY CRUISE!
WHERE: Schwitter Landing (just east of the 205 bridge on Government Island).
Friday- Arrivals (call us on VHF 72 as you arrive and we’ll get you safely into the dock), relax and mingle.
5:00 pm – Happy Hour – Bring an appetizer to share- (this is usually enough for dinner)
After dark- we’ll check boat lights to assure all is working.
Saturday- Breakfast- on your own
Morning time TBD- Coast Guard Auxiliary Members will be on-site to conduct the vessel safety checks. This vessel check is OPTIONAL
6:00 pm – Potluck dinner
Sunday- 9:30 am – CRSA Potluck Breakfast, then head back home.
RSVP HERE
USCG Vessel Safety Check Form

Coon Island - East Dock
2026-05-15 - 2026-05-17 | Coon Island – East Dock 45°46’04.0″N 122°48’58.1″W, (Copy Lat/Long to Google Maps or Earth), OR, United States
It’s “Love Me, Tender Time”

Turns out the King didn’t just rock the stage—he also rocked the boat… mostly because he forgot to check the wind and kept yelling, “It’s now or never!” while drifting in circles.

But forget Elvis, because our cruise in May is all about dinghies and tenders. Tune up your tender and bring it with you to Coon Island. There will be a safety check, dinghy tips, and a regatta circumnavigating the island.

Friday Evening at 5pm; It’s happy hour and appetizers.

Saturday; The soon to be infamous tender dingy dash around the island shall start when the our hosts tell us “it’s now or never”.
Plan on a potluck dinner at 6pm.

Sunday Morning: As always, it’s the CRSA breakfast potluck at 930.

RSVP Here
Hosted by Rex and Leslie Hanson

40th Annual Columbia River Ladies Cruise
2026-06-05 - 2026-06-07 | Bartlett Landing, Government Island 45°34’40.3″N 122°29’03.6″W, (copy Lat/Long to Google Maps or Earth), OR
To All Ladies of Columbia River Sailing Association,
We want to make sure you all know about the upcoming annual Columbia River Ladies Cruise. This cruise is for women boaters of all clubs or no clubs, with a boat or without a boat (many women with boats are happy to have crew for this cruise).

St Helens City Dock
2026-06-12 - 2026-06-14 | St. Helen’s Oregon – City Dock, 275 Strand Street, St Helens, OR, 97051, United States
Friday:
Arrivals: call us on VHF 72 as you arrive and we’ll get you safely into the dock. It’s often a strong current!
Relax, Mingle, Prepare for Happy Hour.
5:00 pm – Happy Hour – Bring an appetizer to share- (this is usually enough for dinner)
Saturday:
Breakfast- on your own
10:00 am- TBD
Lunch is on your own
6:00 pm – Potluck dinner
7:00 pm – It’s nearly the Summer Solstice so lets celebrate its Birthday party (there are also several club member’s birthdays)
Sunday:
9:30 am – CRSA Potluck Breakfast, then head back home.
Come a night early for “13 Nights On The River” concert series.
RSVP HERE

Bartlett Landing at Government Island
2026-07-17 - 2026-07-19 | Bartlett Landing, Government Island 45°34’40.3″N 122°29’03.6″W, (copy Lat/Long to Google Maps or Earth), OR
RSVP HERE
Hosted by John and Angie Cipolla.

Annual Rendezvous - Sand Island
2026-08-14 - 2026-08-16 | Sand Island, St. Helens, Oregon 45°52’06.8″N 122°47’40.1″W, (copy Lat/Long to Google Maps or Earth)
Watch here for details as they develop.
Help the planners, RSVP EARLY HERE.
Complete schedule Rendezvous timeline 2026 V2.
Looking for Tee shirts for the Rendezvous? Click HERE.
Sailing Chef contest rules. Click HERE.

Kalama Marina
2026-09-18 - 2026-09-20 | Port of Kalama Marina, 110 West Marine Drive, Kalama, WA, 98625, United States
RSVP HERE
Hosted by Tim Lesher.
Reminder for those interested; Some of the attendees are going to continue down river to Astoria at the conclusion of this cruise. For details, look at the downriver cruise event.

Downriver Cruise to Astoria
2026-09-20 - 2026-09-25
It’s been a few years since the last downriver cruise.
We are departing from Kalama at the conclusion of the Kalama cruise. The itinerary is flexible and will be decided amongst the participants. Feel free to just travel to Cathlamet or branch off on your own to explore.
Here are the currently suggested stops:

Cathlamet – Sun, Sept 20
Astoria – Mon & Tues, Sept 21 & 22 at the West Basin.
Tues, Sept 22 – A day trip across the Columbia River bar, weather and tide permitting.
Weds, Sept 23. Westport, Oregon (new OSMB dock) or Elochoman Marina at Cathlamet.
Walker Island / Longview area- Thursday, Sept 24.
Kalama or St Helens, Fri, Sept 25.

Nine (9) boats have confirmed they are going!

Coon Island - East Dock
2026-10-16 - 2026-10-18 | Coon Island – East Dock 45°46’04.0″N 122°48’58.1″W, (Copy Lat/Long to Google Maps or Earth), OR, United States
It’s a spooky time of the year.

Details to emerge from the fog…
RSVP HERE
Hosted by Josh Senner and Tammie Appel

Portland Boat Show
2027-01-13 - 2027-01-17 | Portland Boat Show, 2060 N Marine Drive, Portland, 97217, United States
Portland Boat Show is back!
Expo Center January 13th-17th.
CRSA will be staffing a booth to promote our association.
Same booth as last year! Exhibit Hall D, space 539. Directly adjacent to the Passion Yachts display.
LINK to sign up sheet
