A Sailing Club Run by Racers
Founded in 1978, the Small Yacht Sailing Club of Oregon (SYSCO) exists to provide Columbia River sailors with affordable opportunities for racing, cruising, and camaraderie on the water. With over 100 active members, SYSCO is Oregon’s largest sailboat racing and cruising club, bringing together sailors across a wide range of fleets—including level, one-design, and handicapped classes.
Minimal Cost – $160 per year, no initiation, no entry fees
Educational events – Dave Perry seminar, Lifesling, etc.
Social gatherings – Delta Cruise, Summer Barbecues, etc.
SYSCO is a member of the Oregon Corinthian Sailing Association (OCSA). Check out all the racing news in the Portland metro area by visiting Sailpdx.org.
SYSCO Membership
SYSCO offers two classes of membership: Full Member and Associate Member.
Annual dues are:
Full Membership: $160
Associate Membership: $30
Who Can Become a Full Member?
To qualify for Full Membership, you must:
Be 18 years of age or older
Reside in the same household as your spouse or domestic partner
Own a sailboat or have access to a sailboat on a recurring basis
Join SYSCO as a new Full Member – Click here
Renew your existing SYSCO Membership – Click here
To renew, search for your name and ZIP code with our partner, US Sailing Regatta Network, and follow the on-screen instructions.
Who Can Become an Associate Member?
Associate Membership is available to individuals and their domestic partners who:
Are 18 years of age or older
Reside in the same household
Do not own a sailboat, or
Are a co-owner of a boat where at least one partner is already a SYSCO Full Member, or
Own a power yacht
What is OCSA?
The Oregon Corinthian Sailing Association is an umbrella organization for all the clubs that race locally. OCSA coordinates the annual racing calendar, manages and helps fund Sailpdx.org, and supports sailing education along with other special events.
To race and have your results officially scored, you must be an OCSA member.
