Community Sailing of Colorado

Premier instructional sailing program in the Denver and Boulder communities.

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JSIT (Junior Sailing Instructor in Training) Applications are now being accepted on an ongoing basis.

Our programs are moving forward to focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. With your support, these much-needed changes will go even further. Contributions directly impact participants through our:

- Community Partnership Program for underserved youth and their families, promoting equity and diversity within our programs.
- Adaptive Program for individuals living with diverse abilities promoting further inclusion in our sport.
- Scholarship Program for individuals living with financial hardships which now includes more people than ever before. Click here to apply for a sailing scholarship.

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We have designed summer camp programs with a commitment to safety of campers and families. These week-long, full-day, camps run each week from the beginning of June through early August and provide youth ages 5-17 with a sailing experience that will increase confidence, teamwork, independence and camaraderie. Not to mention they’re also a ton of fun!

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We have a limited variety of Adult, Family, and Women-Only sailing classes. These evening events include various classes and clinics specific to each of our locations. Evening classes range from a 3-hour one evening introductory clinic to a month-long series for building on fundamental skills. Space and course availability is limited.

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March 24, 2023 by Melissa Gorchynsky in Events

Gear, boats, sails, anchors, you name it! CLICK HERE to include your own listing (you’ll scroll down to the “Donate an Item” button. WE KNOW you’re not donating. It’s just

24th Annual Spirit of Sailing Gala | April 8th, 2023

Events

February 22, 2023 by Melissa Gorchynsky in Events

It’s free and you don’t have to be at the gala to participate! The silent auction will close at 9:30 pm on Saturday, April 8th. The In-Person Gala IS BACK!

Events

January 23, 2023 by Melissa Gorchynsky in Events

Sailing — the wind in your face, the fresh air, the motion of the boat — is a wonderful sport. It can be relaxing and tranquil or exciting and adrenaline-pumping.

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Our Adaptive Sailing Program utilizes specialized equipment to meet the needs of those who may have diverse physical or cognitive abilities. Weekly Free Adaptive Clinics for the whole family or adaptive group partnerships are what drive this program and allows us to share sailing with all.

Explore Adaptive Sailing

Our diversity-building Community Partnership Program works with youth-serving organizations to provide an introduction to sailing in a familiar group atmosphere. This program utilizes larger, very stable keelboats, so participants can sail with instructors and volunteers to optimize the group’s experience. The goal of this program is to introduce groups of new sailors to the sport who might then be interested in joining summer camp through our scholarship program.

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Melissa Gorchynsky

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Kenny Manning

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Through continued donations, Community Sailing of Colorado is able to provide financial assistance for children without the resources to participate in our programs.

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Donate Today & Make Sailing Accessible to All

Community Sailing of Colorado, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, relies on donors to continue to provide sailing opportunities for all through the Roy Burley Youth Scholarship Fund, Adaptive Sailing Programs and outreach events that allow our community to access sailing for no to low cost.

April 4, 2023 by Melissa Gorchynsky in Uncategorized

Families Need a Sense of Purpose (A Scholarship Story)

A Guest Blog Post by Elizabeth Sweeney Andrew, a single father of three Community Sailing of Colorado scholarship recipients, remarked how school, sports, TV, video games, and parents’ jobs divide

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February 22, 2023 by Melissa Gorchynsky in Events

It’s free and you don’t have to be at the gala to participate! The silent auction will close at 9:30 pm on Saturday, April 8th. The In-Person Gala IS BACK!

CONTINUE

January 23, 2023 by Melissa Gorchynsky in Events

Sailing — the wind in your face, the fresh air, the motion of the boat — is a wonderful sport. It can be relaxing and tranquil or exciting and adrenaline-pumping.

CONTINUE

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Bringing a passion for sailing and over 35 years of combined sailing experience, our team of directors is proud to offer hands-on sailing classes for all ages, experience levels and abilities across the Front Range. Our summer camps and classes are held at the Boulder and Cherry Creek Reservoir.

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