On Friday, July 4th, Americans will come together to commemorate the Declaration of Independence, which promised “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness” for its citizens.
We also have an extraordinary list of WSA-OC Members who have July birthdays. Best wishes to this Water Sign, the caring, nurturing Cancers (June 21-July 22) and the charismatic and generous Leos (July 23-Aug 22).
The 2025 Catalina Extravaganza is going to be exceptional. For the first time this year, we have a dozen new members participating! Karen has worked hard to get over a dozen boats and has planned fun activities. Lisa Woods created a fantastic logo for our WSA-OC custom-fitted tees to mark the occasion.
Again, there will NOT be a Membership Meeting in July. We will see you again at BCYC on August 13th. Have a lovely celebratory July.
Commodore@wsaoc.org
Thank you to all our boat owners and participating members for making the first half of the year’s OTW events fantastic! We started off the year with a bang with our Nautical New Year Sail, we celebrated Galentine’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day together, welcomed spring in with our Spring Fling, had a Tropical Luau Duffy cruise, and observed the annual Summer SAILstice. This means summer’s finally here!
This also means it is time for our annual Catalina Island Extravaganza in Two Harbors, AKA “The Isthmus”.
Your WSA-OC Commodore will ring in the event with a toast on Thursday evening as we salute WSA-OC’s 46th year. We have 46 members and 12 boats registered as I write this. Boat assignments have been sent out, and Skippers and their crews can start preparing for provisions and party plans. Some boats will be working individually, and some in pairs, to choose a theme with costumes, decorations, and fare for the Friday Progressive Appetizer party.
Remember to visit our website to purchase additional WSAOC merchandise and wear it during our trip to Catalina. Here is the link https://wsaoc.square.site/
I wish you all a great summer. Get out on the water with friends and family. The Catalina trip will be a great opportunity to get to know your fellow sailors better, and WSA-OC meetings and events are always an opportunity to make new friends for life!
Upcoming Events:
Thursday-Sunday, July 24-27 - Catalina Extravaganza (Two Harbors) Sunday, August 10th - Full Moon Sail Sunday, September 21 - Pirate Party Saturday, October 4 - Air Show Sunday, October 26 - Witchy Woman pop-up event Saturday, November 22 - Friendsgiving Duffy event (Newport Harbor) Saturday, December 13 - End of the Year Sail
Please note: OTW dates and locations are subject to change, based on boat availability and weather.
vicecommodore@wsaoc.org
July 1-7 - Clean Beaches Week
July 4 - Independence Day
July 6 - Stand Up To Trash: Yoga, Beach Cleanup and Lunch & Learn - DP
NO GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING IN JULY
July 20-26 - Shark Week
July 21-27 - Coral Reef Awareness Week
July 24-27 - Catalina Island Extravaganza - Two Harbors
July 30 - World Snorkeling Day
We had an exciting June sunset meeting on the BCYC patio. Captain James Lee, the 2025 Commodore of King Harbor Yacht Club, shared stories about his exhilarating and often challenging experience “Crossing the Atlantic on a Brand-New Excess 14 Catamaran.”
There will not be a General Meeting in July this year.
Please stay tuned for our speaker and General Meeting announcements on August 13, 2025.
We are planning our Catalina event at Two Harbors for the end of July. Please read and watch for information from the Vice Commodore to learn about that event. If you’re already signed up, please stay tuned for planning meetings with your boat captain.
If you have questions, please contact Debby Platt, Rear Commodore, at:
Rearcommodore@wsaoc.org
Ahoy, mates!
DONATE A GIFT FOR ADVENTURESAIL!
Use the above QR code to access the AdventureSail gift registry on Amazon.com. Placing your order is simple. Items will be shipped to one address, packed into daypacks, and presented to the girls at the AdventureSail outing on August 9 at Dana Point Harbor.
WSA-OC invites girls ages 10-14 from the Boys & Girls Club of San Clemente to experience the joy of sailing. This annual event is a highlight of the year for the girls! For some, AdventureSail is their first time on a boat. They love their daypacks stuffed with hats, sunscreen, towels, and other goodies. A greeting committee of WSA-OC members will bring lunches and join the girls for a picnic and orientation before cast-off.
Thanks to all who are contributing gift items, boats, and help.
The next Philanthropy event will be Women in the Wind, September 27, at Newport Beach Harbor, in partnership with Soroptimists International Huntington Beach. More info will follow in the next newsletter and on the WSA-OC members-only Facebook page.
If you have questions, please get in touch with Linda McCrerey, at philanthropy@wsaoc.org
Please join us in welcoming our new members:
Tricia Bouzigard
Venita De Souza.
Happy Birthday to the following members:
Candice Coleman July 1st Penny Nelson July 2nd Patty Malone July 4th Lisa Cullinane July 9th Gabby Gibb July 10th Deborah Townes July 12th
Cindy Warfield, July 12th Milinda Scott July 15th Mary Ann Osman July 16th
Mike Nelson July 16th
Charlene Ramirez July 17th Janet Griebel July 25th Jane Frisz July 26th Cherie Faulds July 27th Kathy McGraw July 28th Sarah Sepulveda July 30th
Women's Sailing Association OC has some great upcoming on-water events. Let’s all be safe out there.
membership@wsaoc.org
I hope you have enjoyed this month’s edition of The Whistle.
As the year progresses and our Board of Directors plans events and meetings, you can keep up with the events by visiting our website or Facebook account.
Our website includes our calendar of events and meetings, which I update regularly when event/meeting organizers solidify details.
WSA-OC Mission Statement Women's Sailing Association-Orange County 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. WSA-OC is committed to providing reasonable accommodation in its programs and activities for individuals with disabilities. Those who require a reasonable accommodation should contact commodore@wsaoc.org at least one week in advance, where possible, to make a request
Women's Sailing Association - Orange County, PO Box 11041, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, United States
