news & reports

Willamette Sailing Club
High School Sailing Program
6336 SW Beaver Avenue
Portland OR 97239

5/16/10 NWISA Team Race Champs

Portland teams took home first and third places in the JV division at this years district team race qualifiers. It was a terrific performance by all of our sailors in challenging conditions at Seattle's Sail Sand Point. Congratulations to Ciara Anderson, Scott Van Bergen, Austin Sandifer, Nick Childress, Steven Moran, Sukhu Singh, Jonathan Cannard, Brian Hickman, Molly O'Connor, Jack Rogers, Abi Thompson, Jared Valeske, and Olivia Recht for a job very well done! And many Thanks to our brave parent drivers and chaperones Elaine Anderson, Gordon Childress, and coach Bill. Full report and results and photos now posted.

5/8/10 Port Townsend Open Regatta

Blue sky, sunshine, and fresh breeze greeted the hardy band of Portland high school sailors who made the trip north to Port Townsend last weekend. It was a near perfect day for both sailors and spectators, who watched the action from the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Foundation’s magnificent new facilities. Congratulations to Austin Sandifer and Nick Childress (A division) and Jack Rogers and Abi Thompson (B division) for sailing to 6^th overall in the fleet of 23 competitors. And thanks to our long-distance drivers Gordon and Laurie Childress and coach Bill. Full results here.

4/3/10 WSC Spring Open Regatta

Neither rain, nor hail, nor wind, nor current could discourage the 50+ kids who showed up to the 2010 WSC Spring Open Regatta. After 16 exciting races, the North Kitsap team #2 took home top honors, with WSC teams finishing 3rd and 9th overall. Great job sailors, and thanks to all the parents who helped with RC, food, and clean-up. Full report and results and photos now posted.

10/24/09 A Great Day at Sail Sand Point!

Sailing in their first traveling regatta of the season, WSC high school sailors had a great day at Seattle's Sail Sand Point last weekend. WSC was the biggest team in attendance with 19 sailors, taking 3rd, 4th, 6th and 7th overall. Congratulations to all the kids and many thanks to parent drivers and chaperones Elaine O'Flynn, John Rodgers, Bill Moore, Debra Millegan, and Dave and Carolyn Cannard. See complete results and photos.

10/17/09 WSC Sailors Rock at Fall Open Regatta!

Results are now posted for WSC's Fall Open high school regatta, sailed Saturday Oct. 17 at Willamette Sailing Club. It was a great day of sailing (the foul weather gear got a workout!). Congratulations to winning team COGS (A Division: Ciara Anderson and Grace Recht; B Division: Scott Van Bergan and Olivia Recht). Thanks to Elaine O'Flynn and all the parent volunteers who helped make this a terrific regatta, on and off the water!

Parent Volunteers Needed

Don't forget to sign up for fall practice! We need one parent volunteer each Monday and Wednesday afternoon to help out in the clubhouse, checking in the kids, heating up the cocoa, and helping the coaches as needed (for a complete list of parent volunteer duties, click here). It's great watching the kids sail and also fun to be involved in the program and get to know the teens, other parents and coaches. Please volunteer soon and often! Email Elaine O'Flynn at eof@aracnet.com to reserve your dates.

Wanted: Gear & Clothing for the Kids

Got some old foulies, wet suits, boots, or other sailing gear taking up space in your basement? Please consider donating your stuff to the WSC High School Sailing Program. Many of our kids lack proper sailing gear (i.e., spray tops, wetsuits, boots, gloves, polypro undies, etc.) and would surely appreciate your donation. Contact Elaine O'Flynn at eof@aracnet.com or drop off your old gear at the WSC office. Thanks!