Events
Educational Series at CSC
When the winter winds start to blow and Colorado’s lakes and reservoirs start to freeze over, sailors grow restless. Unless you’ve got a ticket to the West Coast, East Coast, or the Caribbean, or connections to the brave ice-sailors out in the mountain lakes, you might go from October to April without setting foot in a boat. Our solution for these months away from sailing is the Educational Series, where the sailing community comes together Read more
CSC Stories
CSC Sailor Spotlight: Tyler Del Ciotto
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 of a fresh summer breeze powering your adventure builds a better understanding of and respect for the environment around you. It’s understandable why our campers Read more
Events
25th Annual Spirit of Sailing Gala | April 6th, 2024
Join us on April 6th at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science from 6-11 pm to celebrate. As always we’re raising funds for our programs. Details Below: Funds raised in our gala go toward our: For Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities email admin@communitysailing.org. If you’d like to volunteer at the gala please complete this form: Gala Volunteer Form
Events
Boulder Sailor Soirée
ATTENTION SAILORS! Mark your calendars for an amazing evening on Thursday, October 5th from 5-8pm at the Rayback Collective. We’ll have games, prizes, drinks, and tons of fun while we raise money for the scholarship fund! Check out the link below for tickets, raffle prizes, and early access to registration for 2024. See you soon! Advanced Ticket Purchase Highly Recommended Adults $25 | Youth $10 (+$5 at the door)
CSC Stories
Families Need a Sense of Purpose (A Scholarship Story)
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 sense of purpose. When someone who knew Andrew had chartered a 36’ monohull in his twenties suggested that his children attend a sailing camp at Read more
Events
Swap Meet @ Cherry Creek
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 a silent auction platform we’re using for the swapmeet). We’ll ask you all the information we need to build out your listing and you can upload photos as well. You’ll collect payment directly from the buyer however you decide is best. Listings are free but Read more
News
Life Lessons Learned From Sailing
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 and improve their mental well-being. In addition, a growing body of evidence suggests that it lowers stress. But time on the water isn’t always smooth Read more