2026 Mile High Regatta
The Denver Sailing Association (DSA), as the organizing authority (OA), will conduct the 2025 Mile High Regatta on Cherry Creek Reservoir, Cherry Creek State Park, Aurora, CO on September 12 – 13, 2026.
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).
Schedule of Events
Saturday, September 12, 2026:
On-site Registration/Check-in & Breakfast 0900-1100
Competitor’s Meeting 1100
First warning signal 1200
Subsequent signals & races to follow.
Dinner after all races finish
Sunday, September 13, 2026:
On-site Registration/Check-in & Breakfast 0900-1100
First warning signal 1200
Subsequent signals & races to follow
No race warnings after 1600
Awards after all races finish
Regatta Registration
TBD
Regatta Meals
TBD
Awards
TBD
Event Photos
Ginny Tory Photography will be covering the races all weekend long! Click the button below 1 to 2 weeks after the regattas to view and purchase photos.
Visitor Information
Visiting Cherry Creek State Park
Denver Sailing Association and Cherry Creek Reservoir is located inside of Cherry Creek State Park. All visitors must have a valid state park pass to enter. You can either have a state park pass attached to your car’s Colorado registration or purchase a day pass at the park entrance gate.
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 drives of Cherry Creek State Park. The best options are on the west side of the state park to have a shorter drive to the western park entrance and marina. 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 see the park’s decon and boat ramp hours on their website >
Marina Storage
You may contact the Cherry Creek Marina to inquire about temporary storage of visiting boats at the marina.
Contact
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