Columbia River Sailing Association

Portland Boat Show
2024-01-10 - 2024-01-14 | Portland Boat Show, 2060 N Marine Drive, Portland, 97217, United States
Portland Boat Show is back!
Expo Center January 10- 14, 2024
CRSA will be staffing a booth to promote our association.
We will be in booth 539. Just next to the Passion Yachts Display.
LINK to sign up sheet

Riverplace Marina Public Dock--Cancelled, Moved to Bartlett Landing, Government Island.
2024-01-01 | Riverplace Marina – Public Dock, 1500 S Harbor Way, Portland, OR, 97201, United States
Taking an adventure down the Willamette and through the bridges to the Portland Parks City Dock at Riverplace.
Willamette River Gauge @ Morrison Bridge HERE
Information on Multnomah County Bridges.
St Johns RR Bridge 54 feet @ CRD
Steel Bridge, @ Willamette River gauge, 26ft lower deck down, 71 lower deck up, 161 both decks up.

November Crew Meeting - Elmer's in Parkrose
2023-11-18 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Elmers in Parkrose, 10001 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR, 97220, United States
Join your fellow crewmates for club updates and discussion about future cruises. This is also the time of the year for the election of board members. If you are interested in serving in a position please contact a board member.
Please RSVP so we can allow Elmer’s to accommodate us correctly. (Trouble w/ the RSVP? Try refreshing your browser)
Are you thinking about hosting a cruise this year? There are two new locations for CRSA this year. Check it out HERE.
Note that Elmer’s adds a gratuity to each bill to offset the use of the meeting room.

Coon Island - East Dock
2023-10-20 - 2023-10-22 | 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.

The tale begins on October 20, 2023, on a haunted Island knows as Coon.
In the eerie evening hour of six, goulash appetizers will suddenly appear by cruisers that know the tales of the island. Sharing appetizers for your safety is encouraged! No one knows where those that don’t have disappeared to!
It is said that the day light hour of October 21st are safe from the ghost and goblins that haunt the Island! Breakfast and lunch are safe on your own! Bring a pumpkin to carve and decorate your boat during daylight hour to keep what lurks in the woods at night away! Prizes will be given for the best of both.
Mysterious murders and a Scavenger hunt will be played, but no one knows who starts them and the winner of a prize is a mystery.
Be careful as the moon begins to rise! Beware and join others at six in the Pavilion. You are encouraged to enchant the spirits by dressing in a costume and sharing in the evening potluck of devilish foods prepared in Halloween style. There will be more prizes for the scariest and most original costume and devilish food. The pavilion will be decorated with your pumpkins for safety and light. Oh but, watch out of the ghost and goblins known to appear around the edges of the area.
On Sunday morning the 22nd the Ghost and Goblins enchanted by your spirit will join you for a potluck breakfast to share in the prized! They will likely appear at nine!
An RSP or is that RIP is necessary to appease the Spirits!
RSVP Here. (Trouble w/ RSVP? Try refreshing your browser)
Hosted by Hooligan and Rising Star

Beacon Rock
2023-09-22 - 2023-09-24 | Beacon Rock, Skamania WA 45°37’19.8″N 122°01’12.8″W, (copy Lat/Long to Google Maps or Earth)
This one is a “No-Host” cruise. There are no specific activities planned.
It could be “assumed” that Friday evening would involve appetizers during happy hour.
It’s most likely Saturday evening would have a shared potluck.
Followed by a Sunday breakfast before travelling back downstream!

Annual Rendezvous - Sand Island
2023-08-18 - 2023-08-20 | Sand Island, St. Helens, Oregon 45°52’06.8″N 122°47’40.1″W, (copy Lat/Long to Google Maps or Earth)
Buckle up Buckaroo for this years theme “Wild, Wild West”.
Watch your email for more details on games, contests and the Chuck Wagon potluck.
Of course there will be a regatta and boat decorations.
Yes, you can RSVP NOW to help the planners. (Problem w/ RSVP? – Refresh your browser)
Are you looking to purchase your very own 2023 Rendezvous shirts and hats???
Link to Cafe Press for CRSA Logo items.
Sailing Chef Rules
If you have a 6ft table the organizers would appreciate if you could bring it with you.
Docking will be tight this year due to ongoing construction on the island. Make sure you radio ahead on VHF 72 for arrival guidance.

Bartlett Landing
2023-07-21 - 2023-07-23 | Bartlett Landing, Government Island 45°34’40.3″N 122°29’03.6″W, (copy Lat/Long to Google Maps or Earth), OR
This year hosted by Bobby, Libby, and Hank
Bartlett’s Boat Building Bash
Model boat kits will be provided upon your arrival. The kits include: Card stock (11”x17”), 1/4 inch dowel (18” long), sail cloth (12”x18”), roll of scotch tape and utility knife. Feel free to bring your own paints, markers, or decorations.

Prizes will be awarded for 1) most sea worthy, 2) most creative, and 3) best overall!

RSVP Link (Problems w/ the link? Refresh your browser)
FRI-
5pm Appetizer to share
We will be monitoring channel 72 in anticipation of your arrival.
SAT-
4pm Boat Display and Judging
6pm Potluck Dinner
7pm Prizes awarded for boat competition
SUN-
9am Potluck Breakfast

Boat craft supplies:

St Helens City Dock
2023-06-23 - 2023-06-25 | St. Helen’s Oregon – City Dock, 275 Strand Street, St Helens, OR, 97051, United States
Explore the hospitality of St Helens from the city dock. Come a day early and enjoy a concert at the park above the dock.
Reminder that the City Dock has a moorage fee of $15 for a 24 hour stay. Electric and water is also available for $5.
The schedule:
Friday June 23; arrive before 6:PM and enjoy hors d’oeuvres and drinks on the dock with friends.
Saturday June 24;
Swap meet from 9 to 10 on the dock. If you have something that is boat related, no longer needed on your boat and you think might have value to others, now is the time to pass it along. Barter only and if you have a lot of stuff, bring a small table.
Enjoy breakfast and lunch on your own and take some time to explore the town around the dock. Take a walking tour if you are so inclined. (https://sites.google.com/colcomuseum.org/walking/home) for more information.
Pot luck dinner at 6:PM
Trivia competition at 7:PM
Sunday June 25,
Potluck breakfast at 8:30AM
Announcement of the Trivia winner and prizes awarded at 9:AM
RSVP LINK(Problems with the link? Try refreshing your browser)
https://discovercolumbiacounty.com/events/13-nights-on-the-river-june-july-august-check-out-the-schedule-now/

Bartlett Landing
2023-05-19 - 2023-05-21 | Bartlett Landing, Government Island 45°34’40.3″N 122°29’03.6″W, (copy Lat/Long to Google Maps or Earth), OR
Hosted by:

Rex & Leslie Hansen, SV La Luna, and
Tim Lesher, SV Feather

Theme:

Dog Watch. Definition “A dog watch is a work shift, also known as a “watch”, in a maritime watch system that is half the length of a standard watch period.”

Friday

Dockside happy hour at 5:00 PM. Bring your favorite appetizer. Creative appetizer names based on the theme will be appreciated; for example; “Corn Dog Watch”, “Short Bread Shift”, etc.
River Bingo cards will be distributed at 6:00 PM. Game rules will be explained at that time.

Saturday

Completed River Bingo must be turned in by 5:00 PM
Potluck dinner at 6:00 PM
River Bingo winners announced at 7:00 PM. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd.

Sunday

Sunday morning potluck breakfast at 9:00 AM
Departure after breakfast.

RSVP Here. (Problems w/ RSVP–Refresh your web browser)

Annual Safety Cruise -Schwitter Landing
2023-04-28 - 2023-04-30 | Schwitter Landing, Government Island 45°35’1.16″N 122°30’53.58″W, (copy Lat/Long to Google Maps or Earth)
Hosted by Vice Commodore, Kathy Souhrada, SV Sailing Muse.
Friday afternoon dockside happy hour at 4:30. Bring your favorite appetizer.
Vancouver Power Squadron will provide vessel inspections on Saturday morning @ 1000.
Also expect an update on PFD’s, Flares and EPIRB’s.
Of course, Sunday morning starts with a potluck breakfast.
USCG Vessel Safety Check Form
RSVP HERE

Crew Meeting with Guest Speaker
2023-03-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Elmers in Parkrose, 10001 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR, 97220, United States
Getting ready for the sailing season with a crew meeting & dinner. (A gratuity is automatically added to your dinner bill to defray the cost of the meeting room)
Help us plan for the meeting RSVP HERE.
This year our speaker will be Rachel Wold from nvs.nanoos.org.
Weather and sea surface conditions in the Pacific Northwest are highly variable so mariners need accurate and up to date information when planning their next trip on the water. The Northwest Association of Networked Ocean Observing Systems (NANOOS), part of the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS), provides these near-real time observations and forecasts. The NANOOS Visualization System (NVS) is a free online portal with applications developed for the maritime community. Learn how to use the NVS Boaters App’s networked ocean observing data and other tools like digital NOAA nautical charts, routing capabilities and marina information to safely navigate our waters.

Love Your Boat Party 2023-Weather Caused Date Change
2023-03-04 18:00 - 21:00
It’s February so it’s time for…
Well the weather did it to us! New date March 4th
6:00 in East Vancouver. (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. Prizes are awarded for:
1-Best wrapped gift to a boat. 2-Best gift to a boat. 3-Winner of the LVB party game.
Help us plan for this event. RSVP HERE.
Please bring a couple chairs and a boat (small) table.
Hosted by Liv and Bill Ormond.

Portland Boat Show
2023-01-11 - 2023-01-15 | Portland Boat Show, 2060 N Marine Drive, Portland, 97217, United States
Portland Boat Show is back!
Expo Center January 11-15.
CRSA will be staffing a booth to promote our association.
LINK to sign up sheet

Annual Meeting - Rose City Yacht Club
2022-11-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Rose City Yacht Club (RCYC), 3737 NE Marine Drive, Portland, OR, 97211, United States
This years general meeting will be in person for the first time in two years. We will be meeting at the Rose City Yacht Club. Watch your email for your one time entry code. (Didn’t get the email? Check your spam filter)
We will be electing flag officers and outlining next years cruise schedule. Check out next years schedule online and consider hosting a cruise next year.
Portland rigger, Butch Bogan will discuss rig inspection and tuning.
We are planning a potluck. The club will provide non-alcoholic drinks and dessert.

Coon Island - East Dock
2022-10-21 - 2022-10-23 | 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 Halloween time!
The crew from SV Feather is hosting this frightful cruise.
RSVP HERE
Schedule of events:
Friday 10/21 –
5:30 PM – Arrive at the east dock and call VHF 72 for dock line assistance
7:00 PM – Appetizers and drinks
8:00 PM ish – Movie (if all the bits come together)
Saturday 10/22 –
Breakfast and lunch on your own
Prior to 1:00 – judge boat decorations
1:00 PM – Scavenger hunt (judged)
6:00 PM – Potluck dinner – wear your costume to dinner and bring your best spooky dish for
judgement by all.
7:00 PM ish – pumpkin carving (judged) and fire at the shelter.
Sunday 10/23 –
8:30 – Potluck breakfast or on your own (not judged)
9:30 AM – Prizes and farewells

Beacon Rock - CANCELLED
2022-09-09 - 2022-09-11 | Beacon Rock, Skamania WA 45°37’19.8″N 122°01’12.8″W, (copy Lat/Long to Google Maps or Earth)
THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED FOR 2022. Those that have already RSVP’d are aware of the cancellation and the circumstances.
This will be a relaxing 2-night stay at beautiful Beacon Rock State Park in Skamania county. Some sailors may want to continue on to Hood River through Bonneville locks following this event.
For the crew members coming from a longer distance, consider meeting up Thursday evening at Bartlett Landing for an early start on Friday.
The theme for this event is ”Discovery”. There will be a game of “River Bingo” and an afternoon hike up Beacon rock for those interested. Come and have fun!
Showers, toilets and picnic grounds are close to the dock. As a reminder, Washington State Parks charge a fee per night. It’s 70 cents per foot ($15 minimum) plus $6 if you want power. If you have a Washington State Mooring Permit, it is valid here.

The Schedule:
Friday
Arrive, relax & mingle. Call ahead on channel 72 when you are close.
6 PM – happy hour
Saturday
Wake up. Breakfast on your own.
10:00 AM – River Bingo cards distributed
1:00 PM – Beacon rock hike. Moderately challenging, 532 foot elevation change, 2 miles round-trip.
6:30 PM – happy hour and CRSA potluck dinner. River Bingo winners announced.
Sunday
9:00 Am- CRSA signature potluck breakfast.
10:00 AM – Bon Voyage.
Continuing on to Hood River through the Bonneville Locks for those interested in extending the weekend.
RSVP Here EVENT CANCELLED FOR 2022

Annual Rendezvous at Sand Island
2022-08-19 - 2022-08-21 | Sand Island, St. Helens, Oregon 45°52’06.8″N 122°47’40.1″W, (copy Lat/Long to Google Maps or Earth)
“Under the Sea” is this years theme.

You can help us plan for prizes and events by submitting your RSVP NOW. (Yes it’s getting closer). 17 boats already RSVP’d
Link to Café Press for this years “Swag Shop” —SWAG HERE—
Rules for the Sailing Chef Contest can be found HERE.

Bartlett Landing
2022-07-22 - 2022-07-24 | Bartlett Landing, Government Island 45°34’40.3″N 122°29’03.6″W, (copy Lat/Long to Google Maps or Earth), OR
Hosted by SV Sailing Muse & SV Romance.
Come join us for a relaxing weekend at Bartlett Landing July 22-24. This will be a laid back weekend. Get together with fellow sailors and share stories and experiences. Come with chairs, your favorite beverage, ideas, tips and tricks, Anything goes!
Usual format of appetizers Friday, potluck dinner Saturday and brunch Sunday am.
Bartlett is pet friendly! No burrs! See you there!!
RSVP HERE

St Helens City Dock
2022-06-24 - 2022-06-26 | St. Helen’s Oregon – City Dock, 275 Strand Street, St Helens, OR, 97051, United States
We had to cancel last year because “The Great Heat Dome”.

We can expect the crew of Priceless to dust off last years missed fun and games.
Explore your creative boat building skills.
Our hosts are bringing supplies such as:

Cardboard, waxed paper, wooden skewers and scrap fabric.
Glue, tape, crayons or markers
You can bring colored markers and or paint to liven up your “ship”.
Want a race??? St Helens is always good for a breeze.

Friday

4pm Happy Hour – We will listen to VHF 72 for your arrival.
Dinner on your own in town or on the docks.

Saturday

2pm – Boat building fun.
5pm – Dinner on your own or with the crew.

Sunday

9am – Breakfast on the docks (bring your own).

A word of caution if you arriving between the upriver tip of Sand Island and Warrior point; The wingdam extending from Sand Island has been heavily damaged. Sauvie Island Junction Light normally affixed to a piling has been replaced with a RGR buoy.

Coon Island - East Dock. NOTE CHANGE of VENUE
2022-05-20 - 2022-05-22 | 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
We are changing the location of this cruise to Coon Island, East Dock. Martin Island is cancelled this year.
RSVP HERE

36th Annual Columbia River Ladies Cruise
2022-05-13 - 2022-05-15 | Schwitter Landing, Government Island 45°35’1.16″N 122°30’53.58″W, (copy Lat/Long to Google Maps or Earth)
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).

Bartlett Landing - Safety Cruise
2022-04-22 - 2022-04-24 | Bartlett Landing, Government Island 45°34’40.3″N 122°29’03.6″W, (copy Lat/Long to Google Maps or Earth), OR
Annual Safety Cruise 2022

More details TBD. This year the Commodore will be the host.
Vessel inspections will be available from Mary Schuck. Check out the vessel safety sheet HERE.
Review the latest rules for fire extinguishers HERE.
RSVP HERE

Love Your Boat Party
2022-03-26 18:30 - 21:00
It’s February so it’s time for… A change...We are moving this event to March. More details coming soon!

6:30 in East Vancouver. (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. Prizes are awarded for:
1-Best wrapped gift to a boat. 2-Best gift to a boat. 3-Winner of the LVB party game.
Help us plan for this event. RSVP-Closed
Please bring a couple chairs and a boat (small) table.

Portland Boat Show
2022-01-12 - 2022-01-16 | Portland Boat Show, 2060 N Marine Drive, Portland, 97217, United States
Portland Boat Show is back!
Expo Center January 12-16.
CRSA will be staffing a booth to promote our association. Click Boat Show 2022 to see available date and time slots for the CRSA booth.

CRSA Annual Meeting -Zoom !DATE CHANGE !
2021-11-20 18:30 - 20:00 | Zoom – Virtual, ONLINE
DATE CHANGED To November 20th
It’s time for the annual CRSA meeting. Join us as we introduce new members, elect new officers, and plan for next years events.
Thinking about hosting a cruise for 2022? CLICK to see the possibilities.
Zoom link will be included in the email announcement.
Log in to see the zoom link HERE.
Hopefully it’s the last time we have to have a Zoom meeting!

Coon Island - East Dock
2021-10-15 - 2021-10-17 | 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
Spooky Times—So far our host is a ghost!
Click HERE if you dare to reveal what awaits in the CRSA chamber of horrors, but be forewarned you might never return.
Only the brave can RSVP here.

Schwitter Landing
2021-09-17 - 2021-09-19 | Schwitter Landing, Government Island 45°35’1.16″N 122°30’53.58″W, (copy Lat/Long to Google Maps or Earth)
Calling all the CRSA pirates of the Columbia.
Ahoy maties. Join this swashbuckling cruise.
Be prepared for the followin’ or we’ll make ya walk thee plank!!!
Fri. 6:00pm- Come to the galley to share ye favorite grub(appetizer)

-If yee so inclined…throw up yee favorite Piratey decorations.

Sat. 10:30am- We’ll be brushin’ up on all our sailing knowledge to sharpen our skills for our next raid…. So be sure to report to the Galley at 10:30 SHARP or we’ll be havin ya swab thee decks.
Sat. 4pm– show your vision of what ye think a real Scalleywag pirate would look like and dress appropriately…If yee so inclined…
6:30 pm – bring out some grub to feed the Crew..
Thems deemed to have the most piraty spirit, just may find the “treasure” aboard yee boat when yee head home.

Sunday- 10:30am Grub for all back in thee Galley
Don’t argue none…JUST BE THERE!!

RSVP RIGHT HERE
Your Captain Gary(Molika) and First Mate Steph(Wildheart)

Sand Island - Upper Dock - Rendezvous
2021-08-20 - 2021-08-22 | Sand Island, St. Helens, Oregon 45°52’06.8″N 122°47’40.1″W, (copy Lat/Long to Google Maps or Earth)
Annual Rendezvous

Sail around the world to your favorite international port of call!
Click here for Sailing Chef Rules.
Click here for Guidelines for your Port of Call.

Cook up an appetizer, dish, or dessert from your favorite port.
Dress like a local!
Decorate your boat to fit your favorite port.
Games
Prizes
Join the regatta

RSVP NOW (Click Here) to help us plan for events and prizes.
And of course, click here for the Rendezvous SWAG Shop.

Bartlett Landing
2021-07-16 - 2021-07-18 | Bartlett Landing, Government Island 45°34’40.3″N 122°29’03.6″W, (copy Lat/Long to Google Maps or Earth), OR
“Celebrate Mask Independence Day!” say our hosts, John & Angie from Clair de Lune.
Dress yourself or your boat in the Cruise Colors of Red, White, and Blue!
Friday – Arrive and enjoy Happy Hour on the docks. We will listen for you on channel 72.
Saturday – 10 AM—Celebrate with a Cuban Yoyo Demonstration and Corn Hole Contest!
Afternoon sailing if the wind is up.
Dinner is still on your own but hopefully BBQ and prepare to gather safely and enjoy the company!
Sunday is a leisure day!
<<<RSVP HERE>>>

St Helens City Dock--CANCELLED due to Extreme weather
2021-06-25 - 2021-06-27 | St. Helen’s Oregon – City Dock, 275 Strand Street, St Helens, OR, 97051, United States
Hosted by the crew of Priceless.
Due to the temperature forecasts for this weekend, the cruise to St Helens must be cancelled. We hope that we will be able to hold it on another weekend; we’ll get back to you as soon as possible on that matter.
If you are planning to go downriver this weekend, please remember that the Vancouver Railroad Bridge may not open when temperatures are high. You may want to call the Vancouver RR Bridge; the phone number is:360-418-6320
Explore your creative boat building skills.

Boat Building Fun Criteria:

Small sailboat no taller than 12 inches from the waterline. Keels are optional.
Cardboard, waxed paper, wooden skewers and scrap fabric.
Glue, tape, crayons or markers
Waterproofing is optional (crayons, melted wax, acrylic spray paint, etc)
You can start creating, designing, and even building whenever you wish.
We will bring supplies in case you forget.
Want a race???

>>>RSVP CLICK HERE <<< Cancelled

Friday

4pm Happy Hour – We will listen to VHF 72 for your arrival.
Dinner on your own in town or on the docks.

Saturday

2pm – Boat building fun.
5pm – Dinner on your own or with the crew.

Sunday

9am – Breakfast on the docks (bring your own).

Covid Guidelines: Oregon is currently on track to lift risk restrictions by June 21st. If that does not occur, current rules would apply. As they relate to outdoor events – masks are not required for fully vaccinated individuals. For those unvaccinated or in a high risk category, masks and social distance are strongly recommended.
