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Anchors Away: Learn to Sail

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 all ages and abilities can enjoy the thrill of sailing against the backdrop of the majestic Rocky Mountains at Cherry Creek Reservoir (just south of Read more

By Melissa Gorchynsky, ago

Sail Away: Get Started with Sailing Terms

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 and directions. Knowing basic terms will make it easier to communicate with people aboard the boat and ensure that you have the best experience possible Read more

By Melissa Gorchynsky, ago

Off To the Races!

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 have to offer. Mask wearing. Check. Social distancing. Check. Racing in your own sailboat alone while social distancing. Check and check. While so many other Read more

By Melissa Gorchynsky, ago

Once In A Lifetime

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 Sint Maarten, we learned that some enterprising guy had procured four retired 12-meter yachts, for commercial tour purposes.  They’d stage open ocean match races, skippered Read more

By Chuck Sugent, ago

A Note from the Executive Director

Dear Sailing Community, I’d first like to say thank each and every one of you for your support of Community Sailing of Colorado (CSC). CSC has been operating programs since 1995 impacting over 25,000 youth, adult and adaptive sailors during those 25 years. The impact from Boulder to Colorado Springs, our communities we share sailing with inspires us to make sailing accessible to all. We have weathered many storms together and are thinking of our Read more

By Melissa Gorchynsky, ago

Four Colorado Tera sailors try their luck in Dana Point, CA at the 2019 Tera North Americans

Dmitriy Kazantsev The sailing at Dana Point, California was incredible. The wind was plentiful, the races intense, and the weather nice and warm. The first day was qualification day, so sailors would compete to try and make it to the gold fleet. Once in the gold fleet, sailors would battle it out on the second day for the potential title of North American Champion. The first day was action-packed, plentiful winds with gusts of up Read more

By Melissa Gorchynsky, ago

Another World Championship for Colorado Sailor Cameron Holland

2019 ILCA Radial Youth Worlds Day 1 The Youth Worlds were held in Kingston, Ontario from July 26-31. I was really excited to attend this regatta, and also happy that I would have nine days to practice before the regatta began. I was looking forward to this as usually I get no more than one day to practice. The venue was Lake Ontario and it was definitely not the same as sailing on the sea, Read more

By Cameron Holland, ago

2019 Rocky Mountain Junior Olympic Sailing​ Festival

This past weekend, Community Sailing of Colorado hosted the 2019 Rocky Mountain Junior Olympic Sailing Festival at the Cherry Creek Reservoir with over 40 junior sailors from Colorado and Utah. The c420 and Laser Radial classes finished with eight all over races and the RS Tera and Opti fleets with seven. Friday the event hosted a racing clinic and practice races for all competitors. This was followed by the opening ceremonies later that evening. Saturday and Read more

By Melissa Gorchynsky, ago

Open Sail BBQs

Come join the fun! Our program graduates and volunteers along with their friends and family are invited to our series of fun, family BBQs. These events will be held on Fridays evenings at both the Boulder and Cherry Creek Reservoirs. Open Sail BBQs are designed to gather our community together, enjoy a cookout and some time at the reservoir. Sailboat rides for friends and family, as well as independent sailing for skilled program graduates, will Read more

By Melissa Gorchynsky, ago

2019 Rocky Mountain Junior Olympic Sailing Festival

Register HERE. Join us at Cherry Creek Reservoir on July 26 – 28, 2019 for a fun weekend of sailing and festivities. Friday, July 26 | Sailing Clinic Followed by Onshore Welcome Party Saturday, July 27 | First Day of Official RacingSunday, July 28 | Second Day of Official Racing Followed By Closing Award Ceremony Notice of Race This event is open to beginning and experienced racers alike. If you have taken an Intermediate Sailing Read more

By Melissa Gorchynsky, ago