Set your sails…and your poker face! This year, we’re fusing two cruising event ideas into one epic adventure: The Pirate Poker Run is coming to Chatfield Lake on International Talk Like a Pirate Day. Whether ye be a hardened sailor or a landlubber with a knack for cards and costumes, this floating poker game is your chance to plunder prizes, show off your sea legs, and embrace the spirit of the high seas.

How it works:

Radio the cruising director as you round each one of 5 assigned marks. The cruising director will draw a card and radio back the result. Build your poker hand as you sail from stop to stop. No poker skills? No problem…luck is the name of the game.

Dinner is $5. Please bring cash.

Open to Everyone!
This year, we’re welcoming non-members and newcomers, both sailors and motorboaters, to experience the thrill of sailing with us.

Whether Host or Crew, Plunder and Glory Await:
Pirate captains: have room on your boat? Invite new friends aboard!
Interested in signing on as pirate crew? Contact the Cruising Program Director below. Open spots are limited.

With awards for high hand, low hand, best costume, best pirate accent, saltiest crew, and best decorated boat, there are many opportunities for your crew to become notorious.

Don’t miss the fun!
Sign up today and be part of the world’s biggest sailing celebration. Please RSVP by sundown on September 17.

Contact: David Hermann, Cruising Program Director
cruising@csyc.org | (303) 884-4633

It’s time to hoist the sails, grab your cards, and embrace your inner pirate. See you on the water, matey!