Columbia River Sailing Association

Return Sail to Cathlamet 2018
2018-06-26
There’s plenty of time to plan for a River Explorer’s Dream Cruise!

Your hosts, Scott Stevenson of La Dolce Vita and Steve Weir of The Dew Drop Inn, are busy preparing to lead you on a downriver exploration that will kick off your summer with a sailing adventure to the mouth of the mighty Columbia.

The 2018 CRSA Downriver Exploration! June 22 – July 1

Friday/Saturday June 22/23 – St Helens City Docks
Here we begin our cruise and everyone who is going should meet there. All are welcome to join us for just the weekend at St. Helens and give us a mighty sendoff on..
Sunday, June 24 – As we cast off for Walker Island. Walker Island is a free standing dock (no shore access) so just in case, be prepared to anchor here.
Monday, June 25 – Continue downriver to Cathlamet on the Washington side of the Columbia. Enjoy this quaint little town with an excellent little grocery for restocking.

Tuesday, June 26/27 – We continue our adventures in anchoring with a Detour into the Delta. Relax and enjoy the quiet as we mosey through this seldom explored area with our experienced guide.

Thursday, June 28 – Astoria! Gateway to the Pacific Ocean. Ride the trolly, take in the Riverwalk sights, get fresh tuna fish ‘n chips at Bowpicker.
Friday, June 29 – Venture out across the bar, possibly a night in Ilwaco or, if you need to, head back upriver.
Saturday, June 30 – Heading back upriver, hopefully with one of those great winds at our back.
Sunday, July 1 – Back to PDX

While the itinerary is going to be pretty much what is listed above, the schedule is fairly loose, depending on what the CRSA Explorer Fleet would like to do. For example, our hardy river explorers may decide they want to skip the CR Delta and proceed directly to Astoria or Ilwaco – not to worry, the rest of us will catch up. Others may only have enough time to make it to Cathlamet and then return home. This is a leisurely cruise – the CRSA Explorer Flleet participants may hop in/out as they please.

And some of us might choose to stay in St Helens to watch the fireworks on the 4th before heading home. Any way you want to chart your course is fine with us.
Our theme is “Explore”and that’s what we plan to do on this Exploration Cruise of the lower Columbia River!

Continued to Walker Island 2018
2018-06-25

St. Helens City Docks Cruise 2018
2018-06-22 - 2018-06-24

Martin Slough Cruise 2018
2018-05-18 - 2018-05-20
ADVENTURES IN ANCHORING

Cruise to Martin Slough

May 18 – 20, 2018

Friday – Sail to Martin Slough
Anchor and/or raft up for a weekend of lazy enjoyment. If you have a dog, you will need to bring your dinghy.
Saturday – relax, read a book, watch the cargo ships pass by, tell tall tales. If you’re ambitious, wax your boat. All meals will be as you wish – potluck or on your own.
Sunday – share a breakfast together. Then hope for the northwest wind, pull out those spinakers and head home.

From Portland, plan for a 4-5 hour trip to Martin slough. Plan for a longer voyage home going against the current.

Schwitter Landing Cruise 2018
2018-04-20 - 2018-04-22
Government Island State Recreational Area
7005 NE Marine Dr, Portland, OR 97218

Dinner and a Presentation on AIS
2018-03-16 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Elmer’s Restaurant, 9848 N. Whitaker Rd, Portland, OR, 97217, United States
Larry Brandt, who gave us a great presentation last March on radar, will talk to us about AIS. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about this system. And for the fun of it check out this live link: Marine Traffic

March Cruise 2018
2018-03-01
Date and Place to be Announced

Love Your Boat Party 2018
2018-02-24 18:00 - 21:00 | Cascade Western Reps, 2729 SE 6th Ave, Portland, OR, 97202, United States
The wait is over- It’s time for the Annual Love Your Boat Party!
Ahoy Crew! Once again it’s time to treat your sailboat to a Valentine goodie. Does she need new fenders? A new paint job? Time to bring her up to speed with a spinnaker? Whatever it is, your boat will love it and we’ll have fun ooo’ing and ahh’ing as we open and show off our newest nautical additions. So pull out the wrapping paper, pack up your gift and a potluck dish and come….

6 pm – Saturday February 24th
Cascade Western Reps
2729 SE 6th Ave
Portland, OR 97202

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO RSVP

This year the Crew of Priceless is hosting the party at Bobby’s company. Thank you Bobby!

Portland Boat Show 2018
2018-01-10 08:00 - 2018-01-14 17:00 | Portland Boat Show, 2060 N Marine Drive, Portland, 97217, United States
At the Portland Expo Center
