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.

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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

2024 Regatta Award - Bjorn Honey — Regatta Award: Jar of Bjorn’s Colorado Honey & Honey Spoon

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].

2024 Rocky Mountain Shootout/Hornblower Regatta

The Denver Sailing Association (DSA), as the organizing authority (OA), will conduct the 2024 Rocky Mountain Shootout/Hornblower Regatta on Cherry Creek Reservoir, Cherry Creek State Park, Aurora, CO on May 18 – 19, 2024.

The Shootout Regatta is open to Keelboats. One Design Keelboat fleets with four (4) or more entries will be recognized as a class. Anticipated classes are Santana 20s, J22, and PHRF.

The Hornblower Regatta is open to non-self-righting boats (Dinghies). One Design Dinghy fleets with four (4) or more entries will be recognized as a class. Anticipated classes are Lightning, Melges 15, Laser, and Portsmouth.

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Schedule of Events

Saturday May 18th, 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 May 19th, 2024

On-site Registration/Check-in 0900-1000

First warning signal 1100, subsequent signals & races to follow

No race warnings after 1500

Regatta Registration

Fees for the Rocky Mountain Shootout/Hornblower 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 May 12th, 2024. Fees and registrations received after May 12th, 2024, are subject to a $30 late fee. Junior fees (age 18 and under) are $35.00 with no late fee.

Early online registration is open through the buttons below until midnight Sunday May 12th, 2024. After this, on-site registration will be available at the DSA Clubhouse during the event’s registration/check times.

SIs will be distributed at registration.

DSA Members

Non Members

Juniors

Junior racers can register by emailing Community Sailing of Colorado at [email protected].

Saturday Dinner Tickets

We will have a taco bar dinner after Saturday’s races catered by Venalonzo’s Tacos, voted Best Tacos in the 2024 Denver Taco Tournament by The Denver Gazette readers. Tickets are $20 per person and will include food + drinks.

Ticket sales are CLOSED. Only a limited number will be available day of.

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Contact

For further information contact us, the Regatta Chair at [email protected], or Race Committee at [email protected].