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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

The Greenway Foundation

The Greenway Foundation is a Denver nonprofit organization whose mission since 1974 has been to reclaim the South Platte River into a place of environmental and recreational pride. This mission will be accomplished by creating ongoing environmental enhancements; utilizing the River as an outdoor and historical learning resource, hosting free cultural events that promote the relationship between the River and music, art and theatre, providing youth employment opportunities, and by promoting good stewardship through hands-on Read more

By The Greenway Foundation, ago

How to Race (or not) | Regatta Experiences from a Laser Mom

My son has been traveling to regattas since he was 12, and both he and I have learned a lot in the past 6 years. I have seen him transformed from a peppy bundle of energy to an exhausted wreck who falls asleep on the way home, lolling in the passenger seat while still wearing his lifejacket. Getting to the regatta: We have a well-honed method for getting to a regatta. We start by begging Read more

By Alison Grimsdell, ago

Community Sailing of Colorado Wins 2018 Outstanding Community Sailing Program Award

COMMUNITY SAILING OF COLORADO WINS AWARD AT 2019 NATIONAL SAILING PROGRAMS SYMPOSIUM Community Sailing of Colorado Wins 2018 Outstanding Community Sailing Program Award Denver, Colo.- Community Sailing of Colorado (CSC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based out of the greater Denver area, received the 2018 Outstanding Community Sailing Program Award from U.S. Sailing, the National Governing Body for the sport of sailing. The award was presented during the 2019 National Sailing Programs Symposium, hosted by the Read more

By Melissa Gorchynsky, ago

Gala Press Release

COMMUNITY SAILING OF COLORADO HOSTS 20TH ANNUAL SPIRIT OF SAILING GALA Community Sailing of Colorado Hosts 20th Annual “Masquerade at the Museum” Spirit of Sailing Gala Raising Over $90,000 DENVER- Community Sailing of Colorado (CSC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based out of the greater Denver area, hosted their “Masquerade at the Museum,” 20th Annual Spirit of Sailing Gala Fundraiser, last Saturday, April 13, at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. During the annual fundraiser, Read more

By Melissa Gorchynsky, ago

Nacho Average Party – Crew Mixer | March 23 | Cherry Creek

Want to meet sailors in the Denver Metro area? Want to connect with boat owners about the potential to crew for some racing this season? Looking for new crew to fill up your shortlist for Wednesday and Thursday night racing at Cherry Creek? Just curious about the fact that there’s sailing in Colorado and want to learn more? This event is for you! We’re hosting a fun, social, get together with free sponsored vodka drinks Read more

By Melissa Gorchynsky, ago

Go Sailing in Antigua

Community Sailing of Colorado is incredibly lucky to have an amazing partnership with Voyage SAIL, a charter company in Antigua. With multiple ways to sail on this beautiful island, sailors with a competitive background or a cruising interest can take advantage of this great opportunity.  Voilactus, a Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44, serves as the main vessel for Voyage SAIL and competitive sailors can join the crew for Heineken Regatta, Antigua Race Week or Voiles de Read more

By Melissa Gorchynsky, ago

No Days Off for CSC Racer Cameron Holland Who Placed 28th Overall in the US Nationals in January

The US Nationals/LOCR regatta was held at Fort Lauderdale YC, Jan 11-14 and several top sailors attended in preparation for the World Cup Series regatta in Miami on Jan 27th. The laser radial fleet had 89 boat registered, with 83 on the start line. Usually with such a large number of boats they are split into two fleets but in this regatta all the boats started at once. This means it is extremely important to Read more

By Cameron Holland, ago