Sailing camp is a priceless experience to those lucky enough to discover its existence in Colorado. There is not much that compares to the feeling of freedom and independence that comes with sailing. Learning how to “drive” years before ever getting a license is an incredible confidence booster. The feeling Read more
Andrew, a single father of three Community Sailing of Colorado scholarship recipients, remarked how school, sports, TV, video games, and parents’ jobs divide valuable family time. In turn, he thinks it’s easy for families to lose a sense of purpose that holds them together. For this family, sailing provides their Read more
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. It connects us with nature, and studies show that simply being in, on, or near water can make people calmer Read more
Spending Time in Blue Spaces: Enjoying Nature at Its Best As we begin to emerge from the isolation and endless Zoom meetings of the past year, cautiously dipping our toes into the world again, many people are starting to realize that connecting with nature is a great way to recalibrate. Read more
This guest blog post comes from Jenny Miller at Stop Nature-Deficit Disorder. Our world is more linked to electronics and staying inside than ever before, and as a result, many of us are missing out on valuable time in nature. That connection with the great outdoors is so essential, though, Read more
This is the story of one family’s journey and how sailing has made a lasting impression on the life of a child. Without scholarships, this wouldn’t be possible. In this season of giving please consider a donation to our Roy Burley Scholarship Fund. It truly does make a difference. Other Read more
A Google search for the top outdoor activities in Colorado includes a long list of outdoor adventures. Hot air ballooning, mountain biking, fly fishing, and rock climbing are just a few of the pursuits listed. There’s no mention of sailing, yet the Centennial state offers wonderful sailing experiences. People of Read more
Sailing has a language all its own, and if you’re thinking about taking up sailing (and we hope you are), it helps to be able to talk the talk. Before you set sail, it’s a good idea to have a basic understanding of standard terms associated with the boat’s positions Read more
When it became apparent that the summer of 2020, with all of its COVID-19 regulations for summer camps and sports, would be a summer like no other, that didn’t stop a handful of our most dedicated Colorado youth sailors from taking advantage of the unique circumstances that this season would Read more
True North IVAnyone who has owned a boat, or has bummed a ride on some rich friend’s boat, has at some time in their lives dreamed of America’s Cup 12-meter racing. In the spring of 2010, my wife and I spent a random rambling tour of the Caribbean. While in Read more