Columbia River Sailing Association

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

Annual Meeting - Rose City Yacht Club
2022-11-12 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

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

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.

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.

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

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)

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
2023-07-21 - 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:

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.

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!

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

November Crew Meeting - Elmer's in Parkrose
2023-11-18 18:00 - 20:00 | 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.

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.

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

Love Your Boat Party 2024-Feb 24th
2024-02-24 18:00 - 20:30
It’s February so it’s time for…
February 24th, 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. 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 Steph Walker

Crew Meeting with Guest Speaker
2024-03-08 18:00 - 20:00 | A. Mazon & Associates, Surveyors, 1425 N. Pier 99, Suite B, Portland, OR, 97217
Getting ready for the sailing season with a crew meeting & potluck dinner.
Held at the office of A. Mazon and Associates, Marine surveyors.
1425 N Pier 99 St, Suite B. Portland 97217
Help us plan for the meeting RSVP HERE.
Our speaker is Archer Mayo, a search and recovery diver in the Columbia, Willamette and nearby waterways. He has been involved in anything from recovering personal property to recovery of a research vessel lost in 2017 and is now closing in on answers to a 1958 disappearance of the Martin family whose car is believed to have gone into the Columbia River near the Gorge.
His organization Underdog Dive Search/Recovery is based out of White Salmon Washington He has an extensive knowledge of underwater cliffs,pits and the abundance of lead which finds its way into our food chain. He has found fishing weights going back 12,000 years when Indians used basalt tied to cedar bark rope as a sinker and recently found several lbs of lead sinkers from the Spring Creek hatchery and Cascade Locks. He hopes to create a market for lead salvage and initiate an extraction program he’d name “Sinker Swim”.
Come for an interesting evening and learn what’s below the surface.

Crew Overboard Challenge - SYSCO offers this event to all as an effort to improve river safety
2024-03-24 13:00 - 17:00 | Bouy 14. 45°36’23.4″N 122°37’32.5″W, (Copy lat / long to Google Maps or Earth)
Additional details for download HERE.
Top Five Race Concepts for Having Fun (download)
SYSCO Crew Overboard (COB) Challenge
March 24th, Sunday, start time 1pm
Buoy 14 Start line
Everybody welcome!
Practice your Crew Overboard skills in the Crew Overboard Challenge March 24th, starting at 1pm. No one goes in the water! Way more fun that way! This challenge is set up to practice your skills by going through 2 overboard drills of your own design. They can be full blown with your spinnaker flying, or a minimal toss off your stern. This practice drill is a great mixer because you can’t continue on until you retrieve your marker from the water.
The other fun part of this race is the Pursuit Chase start: the slowest boats go first. Theoretically, everyone will end at the same time, making for an exciting finish.
This challenge is sponsored by SYSCO (Small yacht sailing club of Oregon) every year. For 2024 we’re using it as a Grow the Sport event. Fees are waived. All sailboats are welcome to participate.
Register here.

Annual Safety Cruise -Schwitter Landing
2024-04-26 - 2024-04-28 | Schwitter Landing, Government Island 45°35’1.16″N 122°30’53.58″W, (copy Lat/Long to Google Maps or Earth)
Traditionally hosted by the Vice Commodore. But this year it’s hosted by the Treasurer.
Are you ready??? Come to this cruise to make sure you have what you need to keep you and your boat safe. The weekend will include reviewing the rules of the road, games, and other events. Remember, When you get close to the dock call out to “CRSA” on VHF channel 72.
RSVP HERE
USCG Vessel Safety Check Form

St Helens City Dock
2024-05-17 - 2024-05-19 | St. Helen’s Oregon – City Dock, 275 Strand Street, St Helens, OR, 97051, United States
Let’s gather Friday evening on the St Helens City dock for Hors d’oeuvres. Give a call on VHF 72 for docking help. It can be a strong current here.
Saturday at 10am gather for the rules of the St Helens Scavenger hunt. A camera phone or digital camera will be needed. St Helens Cruise Handout

Saturday evening will be a potluck dinner. As twilight approaches watch a movie with us on the dock.
Sunday morning, It’s brunch on the dock.
Hosted by Don and Alice Kinzer. (SV La Belle Vie)

Bartlett Landing at Government Island---LOCATION CHANGE
2024-06-21 - 2024-06-23 | Bartlett Landing, Government Island 45°34’40.3″N 122°29’03.6″W, (copy Lat/Long to Google Maps or Earth), OR
This cruise has been moved from Portland Riverplace dock due to expected congestion from downtown events.

This one is a casual, relaxing cruise. Just sit back and enjoy the weekend. Saturday join in a game of Taboo.
Of course, Friday at 1800 (6pm for landlubbers) one can expect to quench your thirst.
Saturday, somewhere in the late afternoon you might wish to partake in a potluck.
Sunday morning, goodbye’s occur after a hearty breakfast provided by all comers.
RSVP HERE

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
