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Our Mission Statement

WSA-OC is dedicated to enriching the lives of women through expanded access to sailing related activities and educational opportunities. WSA-OC is committed to preserving and protecting our oceans and contributing to our local community through on-the-water philanthropic activities.

Check out this video and see us at the Dana Point 2022 Festival of the Whales.

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Our history

After 35 years of supporting the So Cal women’s sailing community, Women’s Ocean Racing Sailing Association (WORSA) was re-branded as Women’s Sailing Association (WSA-OC) to reflect our desire to serve a broader cross-section of the sailing community. We are committed to supporting women sailors of all stripes; from the advanced to novice including racers, cruisers and day-sailors. We are also committed to supporting our local community through programs that introduce at-risk youth to sailing and provide education about protecting our marine environment. Membership in WSA-OC is open to women and men who support the advancement of women in sailing. Activities center around the Dana Point and Newport Beach Harbors of Orange County, California.
WSA-OC’s activities include:
 
  • Monthly meetings on sailing related topics
  • Day Sails, On the Water Training, & Social Sails
  • Cruises to Catalina
  • Sail for the Blind & Visually Impaired
  • Participation in the annual Sailing Convention for Women
  • Racing opportunities with the WSA-OC race team, the OSeas
  • Access to WSA-OC members-only Facebook Group providing additional sailing opportunities and invitations to informal gatherings
  • Opportunities to network with other local sailing enthusiasts
  • Member SCYA — eligible to participate in PHRF regattas
  • Club participation in the annual Linda Elias Memorial Women’s One Design (LEMWOD) regatta
 
WSA-OC seeks to provide:
  • Education
  • Service
  • Camaraderie and Fun