The latest news from our Commodore outlines several events in the month of March that you won’t want to miss! Also sailing season is around the corner! Read the latest from Mark here!
Community Sailing of Colorado -25th Annual Gala
Community Sailing of Colorado
25th Annual Spirit of Sailing Gala
When: Saturday, April 6th from 6:00 – 11:00pm
Where: Denver Museum of Nature and Science
Ticket Cost: $120*
Ticket Includes 3-course plated meal, open bar, live music, silent auction, live auction, and so much more!
Wine and Cheese Party
Join us for this year’s Wine and Cheese party!
You’re invited…
What: CSYC Wine and Cheese Party
When: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Saturday, March 22nd Where: Ken Caryl Ranch House
Shaffer Room (2nd Floor)
7690 S. Continental Divide Rd.
Littleton, CO 80127
Potluck and BYOB. Club members, please bring your favorite wine beverage and appetizer or dessert to share. The Club will provide beer, soda, and bottled water.
Everyone (members and newcomers) who are interested in sailing are invited to attend. This is a great opportunity for local sailors to meet and mingle with Club members. The purpose of the event is to gather and socialize and to introduce the Club, it officers, and members ot newcomers, and generally preview the upcoming sailing season. We’ll introduce you to different programs that are available to get you out on the water.
2023 COMMODORE’S BALL – Make your reservation now!
Registration for the 2023 Commodores Ball is open.
Hello Chatfield Sailors!
The 2023 Commodore’s Ball and Annual CSYC Members meeting will be held on November 3rd. It’s at Meadows Golf Course Clubhouse from 6:00 to 9:00pm. The address is: 7007 Meadows Golf Club Dr Littleton CO 80127. The cost is $60 per person.
The menu:
Carved Prime Rib or Lemon Roasted Chicken with vegetable risotto, scalloped potatoes, green bean almandine, and mixed greens salad. Hors d’oeuvres will be served before dinner. Please indicate your entree choice in the additional guests area of the payment form.
You can pay right here!: https://csyc.org/2023-csyc-
Please Hurry and sign up we need a final head count to the caterer by Friday October 20th! Yikes, 
short notice I know. Been a little busy with the Regatta stuff.
Thanks Everyone!
DSA Fall Regatta Oct 7th & 8th
The Denver Sailing Association is holding a Regatta at Cherry Creek Reservoir on October 7th and 8th.
It is just one week before ours and several of their folks are planning to sail in the Governor’s Cup Regatta, so let’s show our support by Participating or Volunteering for their Fall Regatta.
2023 Governor’s Cup Regatta
The 2023 Governor’s Cup Regatta October 14th & 15th
This will be a two day regatta for all participants within the S.A.I.L region
Last big event of the racing season!
Link to NOR is here.
Link to SI is coming soon!
Sign-up early for a discount will be on-line soon!
Beer Can Racing Monday July 18th
Come join us on selected Monday Nights for Cruising / Beer Can racing!
The purpose is to get sailboat owners who haven’t experienced racing and /or sailing close to other sailboats with a destination in mind. This is a casual event, just getting an idea of what it is like to go through the motions of sailboat racing without the pressure!
There are three options available:
1. Sail your own boat with your own crew.
2. Sail your own boat with experienced Sailor/Racer.
3. Come sail on another CSYC member boat.
We will meet on the dock, at the picnic table outside of the Seagulls Restaurant at 5:30 to go over the instructions for that night’s sail.
Sailing will be around the race marks and will last approximately one hour, followed by beers and lively discussions at the picnic table. We will use the Race Committee boat, a starting line, and all the rules, but in a much more relaxed environment.
The Winner gets a Beer!
Beer Can Race dates May 23rd, June 13th, June 27th, July 18th, July 25, August 8th, and August 22nd.
Hope to see you there!
CSYC Cruising Event Friday June 10th
Ahoy Sailors!
Trey Hegstrom is organizing a Cruising Event this coming Friday, June 10th!
Come join a social event and Sailing Games – Bring your family and friends!
Open to all Sailors – Membership is NOT required.
Burgers on the Docks at 5-6:00 (our normal $3 with sides) – BYOB
Text or Call Trey @ 720-443-0663 or email Cruising@CSYC.org
Get Ready for Monday Night Beer Can Racing!
INTRODUCING CSYC MONDAY NIGHT BEER CAN RACING
We are excited to add an additional night of racing to the 2022 CSYC schedule. It is an informal night of racing to tune up with your crew, break in your new crew, getting to try out new positions for the first time or even sailing on a different boat to learn how they sail. We want to enable new sailors, so be willing to take someone new on board from time to time. Who knows, you may find that next ringer!
Two Mondays each month, we will set up a course, run a committee boat, and start a race that is just for fun. The winner, as determined by random criteria, will win a 6 pack of beer. The criteria will be announced at the beginning of the race. Examples of “winning” could be the 1st to cross the line after completing a 720, the 3rd to cross or even the last boat to cross. The intent is to focus on fun while learning in a relaxed environment. We must then meet on the docks to help the winner drink it while snacking on something simple like chips and dip.
The first Monday of Beer can racing will be May 9th. We will set up one course and have a single start time of 6:30. Crews can race as relaxed or as determined as they would like. We will record the nights’ finish in order with no correction for handicap. This is not a series so just make as many races as you can.
In addition to racing, we will take the opportunity to do some familiarization of the committee boat by practicing the duties and learn the responsibilities of the race committee. We are asking that all new comers, those that are nervous or just need a refresher to sign up for the Monday night RC duty. It is a great time to hone those skills and be ready for the real competition on Wednesday nights.
We still must follow the rules of racing, but this is a chance to hail other boats to either learn or offer advise during the race. There will be no protest hearings. If you fouled another boat, it is a good opportunity to practice your 720’s or your 360 if you hit a mark.
Watch for more details but mark your calendar for May 9th to join us in the first Beer can race of the season! Check our website calendar for additional Monday night crew practice races.
Make it a fun learning experience for everyone on your crew and enjoy the comradery with your fellow sailors.
See you on the water-
Dean
2022 CSYC Commodore
Spinnaker Flow Control
A great article from Sailing World magazine
Symmetric spinnakers are often the most dynamic and challenging sail to trim perfectly. By understanding how they behave at different wind angles, however, you can better unlock its potential.
Symmetric Spinnaker Flow Control | Sailing World
