Sail Train Regatta
The Denver Sailing Association (DSA), as the organizing authority (OA), will conduct the Sail Train Regatta on Cherry Creek Reservoir, Cherry Creek State Park, Aurora, CO on September 14 – 15, 2024.
The Regatta is open to all Keelboats and non-self-righting boats (Dinghies). One Design fleets with four (4) or more entries will be recognized as a class. Anticipated classes are Santana 20s, J22, PHRF, Lightning, Melges 15, Laser, and Portsmouth.
Additional classes may be established at the discretion of the Race Committee (RC). Classes may be formed into divisions for starting purposes and courses.
Schedule of Events
Saturday September 14th, 2024
On-site Registration/Check-in 0900-1100
Competitor’s Meeting 1100
First warning signal 1200, subsequent signals & races to follow
Dinner after all races finish
Sunday September 15th, 2024
On-site Registration/Check-in 0900-1000
First warning signal 1100, subsequent signals & races to follow
No race warnings after 1500
Prizes
Regatta Registration
Fees for the Sail Train Regatta are $100 for boats greater than 17 feet in length ($90 for current DSA Members) and $80 for boats 17 feet or less in length ($70 for current DSA Members). These fees must be paid prior to September 8th, 2024. Fees and registrations received after September 8th, 2024, are subject to a $30 late fee. Junior fees (age 18 and under) are $35.00 with no late fee.
Online registration is open through the buttons below until midnight Sunday September 8th, 2024. After this, on-site registration will be available at the DSA Clubhouse during the event’s registration/check times.
DSA Members
Non-DSA Members
Junior Racers
Junior racers can register by emailing Community Sailing of Colorado at [email protected].
Saturday Dinner
Information + ticket sales coming soon….
Visitor Information
Accommodations
Camping
Cherry Creek State Park offers year-round tent and RV camp sites. You can check their website for information, availability, and booking.
Hotels
Hotels are available within a 10-15 minute drive of Cherry Creek State Park. Here is a list of some options:
i25 & i225
Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center, Hilton Garden Inn Denver Tech Center, Fairfield Inn & Suites Denver Tech Center North, Hyatt Place Denver Tech Center
i25 & Orchard
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver Tech Center
i25 & Arapahoe
Wingate by Wyndham Greenwood Village/Denver Tech, Courtyard Denver Tech Center, Sheraton Denver Tech Center Hotel, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Denver Tech Center, Hyatt House Denver Tech Center, Staybridge Suites Denver Tech Center, Holiday Inn & Suites Denver Tech Center-Centennial
Launching Boats
All boats new to Cherry Creek Reservoir must be first inspected and decontaminated of any and all invasive species.
Cherry Creek State Park has two boat ramps available for launching. The western ramp is the one located right by the Cherry Creek Marina and Denver Sailing Association.
You can check the park’s decon and boat ramp hours on their website.
Marina Storage
You may contact the Cherry Creek Marina manager, Tim, at (970) 409-2985 to inquire about temporary storage of visiting boat at the marina.
Contact
For further information contact us, the Regatta Chair at [email protected], or Race Committee at [email protected].
