2024 Firework Sail-tacular

This is a social sailing event co-hosted by Denver Sailing Association and Salty Dog Sailing Club.

Don’t miss this unique celebration where the lake meets the sky in a symphony of light and color. Bring your friends and family for an evening of joy and wonder at the Firework Sail-tacular!

Date: Saturday July 27, 2024
Time: 4pm
Location: Denver Sailing Association Clubhouse

Schedule of Events

Starting 4pm – The DSA clubhouse will be open with the community fridge, grill, outlets, etc. available for chilling drinks and heating food. This will a potluck style event, so bring your favorite dish to share!

6pm – Earlier Safety Briefing & Crew/Boat Match Up – We’ll host our first safety briefing at 6pm for boats leaving the docks earlier to go sailing. All participants must attend a mandatory safety briefing on the evening of the event. Safety equipment and lights can be made available, but the expectation is to bring your own running lights, personal floatation devices (PFDs), and any necessary equipment. Those looking for a ride will also be matched up at this time.

7pm – Later Safety Briefing & Last Call for Crew/Boat Match Up – This 7pm safety briefing will be for the later wave of boats heading out on the water. All participants must attend a mandatory safety briefing on the evening of the event. Safety equipment and lights can be made available, but the expectation is to bring your own running lights, personal floatation devices (PFDs), and any necessary equipment. This will be the last call for those looking for a ride to be matched up with a boat.

8:17pm – 9:30pm – Sunset to End of Greenwood Village Day Event – The City Of Greenwood Village will put on a firework display on the north side of Cherry Creek Reservoir dam after sunset. Denver Sailing Association and Salty Dogs Sailing Club boats will head out before sunset to find a spot to anchor and watch – no one left ashore!

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.

Junior Racers

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

Regatta Meals

Saturday Breakfast – Included with Registration

Bagels & Spread, Coffee, and Orange Juice will be available 0900 – 1100.

Saturday Dinner – $25 Per Person

Saturday, after all races are concluded for the day, it’ll be time to eat, drink, and dance! A southern soul food dinner will be served at the DSA clubhouse and tent. Then show off your killer dance moves or grooviest outfit under our dance floor’s lights and disco ball.

Dinner tickets are $25 per person and includes food and drinks.

Tickets can be purchased ahead of time through the button below till midnight Sunday September 8th, 2024. Only limited number of tickets will be available day of at the DSA clubhouse.

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Sunday Breakfast – Included with Registration

Bagels & Spread, Coffee, and Orange Juice will be available 0900 – 1000.

Sunday After Races – Included with Registration

Snacks will be available after races finish as we wait for final results and awards.

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].