Colorado Sail and Yacht Club

South Ramp is Closed for Launching Boats for the Rest of the Year

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The Chatfield State Park has announced that that the South Boat Ramp is closed for the rest of the year.  Fall series racers will have to launch their boats at the north ramp.  The marina has set up special procedures for slip owners to pull their boat out at the south ramp.  Jackie from the marina posted the following on their Facebook page:

Hello Chatfield Slip Renters!
We just received word that the SOUTH boat ramp will be closed for October. The marina staff will be letting slip renters pull their boats OUT of the water via the south ramp during this time. We are in the process of going through training to tag trailers so boats will not have to go through decon when they reenter the water in 2023.
We ask during this time that you 1.) MAKE A RESERVATION TO PULL YOUR BOAT WITH THE MARINA STAFF. We, like the state park, are lower on staff during this upcoming month, and it will help us out immensely if you give us at least a 24 hour heads up as to when you want to pull your boat. 2.) Please be respectful of our operating hours of 9am-5pm. This means arriving no later than 4-4:30pm to respect our employees time, as this gate attendance is a favor to our slip renters, and not a situation we were anticipating.
We apologize for any inconvenience, and we appreciate your patience.

Last Chance to RSVP for SailGrass and Shrimp Boil

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Need to RSVP by September 7th by paying $10/per person here at CSYC Shrimp Boil Payment

This will be after our Pursuit Race which starts at 1 pm.

Details:

5:00PM – 7:00PM Shrimp Boil (Riverside Pavilion)
6:00PM – 9:00PM Bluegrass Music (Riverside Pavilion)

Menu: Boiled shrimp, corn, potatoes. BYOB, and bring appetizers, sides, or desserts to share.

Price: $10 per person

Note: no charge to Bluegrass Pickers and their guests

RSVP and pay $10/person no later than September 7th

2022 Dillion Open August 26-28

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The Commodore of the Dillion Yacht Club, Dawn Darling has sent CSYC an invitation to race in this year’s Dillion Open . It is an outstanding event!

July 27, 2022

Dear CSYC Members:

Dillon Yacht Club cordially invites you to attend our 51st Dillon Open August 26-28.  We have selected a new weekend and expect to have good sailing conditions.  We are expecting to have at least 6 fleets.

The Open should be a lot of fun this year.  We will have a $5 burger & brat grill on Friday evening, $8 breakfast burritos on Saturday morning, a drop-catered bar-b-que dinner Saturday night from G-Que and a band under DYC’s tent.  As in the past few years, you can purchase a wrist band for drinks for the entire weekend.  Cost is $32 for alcoholic drinks or $6 for non-alcoholic drinks.  Net proceeds for wristbands benefit Dillon Junior Sailing Program. Mt. Gay Rum is our rum sponsor this year and we are excited to have them back.  Yes, we have red hats.  Scrappy’s Pizza in Dillon will be providing Sunday after-race pizza.

Please plan to come out for the open.  You can register here:  https://dillonopen.com/

We would love to have you and your friends and relations sign up to volunteer.  You don’t have to be a DYC member.  We’ll take all hands.  You can sign up to volunteer on the Dillon Open website.

Hope to see you on August 26th!

Best Regards,

Dawn H. Darling

Commodore, Dillon Yacht Club

commodore@dillonyachtclub.co

[The NOR is attached HERE]

 

CSYC CRUISE TIME – Friday – Early Evening – July 29th

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Friday – Early Evening – July 29th – Please join other fellow sailors for a social, unique and fun cruise, preceded by a meal and social time with good conversation!

This event is open to all Chatfield Sailors.

The Club will provide the Hamburgers (per our normal $3/each.) Please bring something to share – dessert, side dish, etc. You are welcome to bring your beverage of choice.

Join us starting at 4:45 PM on the marina party food docks, west of the Marina Bldg. We will dine first and depart for the Cruising about 6 PM.

Each Captain will pick up a “score/time card” between 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm with race instructions. Cards to be turned in for prize considerations and awards by 8:15 pm.

This event is going to be fun!

And, maybe, a bit challenging.

Please RSVP by Thursday, July 28th by texting or calling Trey Hegstrom at 720-443-0663
Or email to Cruising@CSYC.ORG

Sponsored by Colorado Sail and Yacht Club

Beer Can Racing Monday July 18th

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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

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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!

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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

Prepay for your Post-Race Burgers

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Always short of bills when you try to pay for your burgers at our post-race BBQ.  Don’t worry.  You can prepay for the race season at a discounted rate,

You only pay $25 a person for the Spring Race Series or  $50 a person for both the Spring and Summer Race Series.

You can prepay here.

CSYC Skippers’ Meeting at Seagulls Restaurant – 10 am April 9th, 2022

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Our Skippers’ Meeting for the upcoming race season will be Saturday, April 9th⋅10:00 am to noon at the Seagulls Restaurant at the Chatfield Marina

The meeting will cover the latest news on the racing schedule and the NORs & SIs. Also you will be able to sign up for RC & Burgers, pay racing fees and meet other sailors and crew members. Safety and RC procedures will be reviewed.

Welcome Back Message from CSYC Commodore

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Hello CSYC Members,

Now that the holidays are over and the possibility of some relief from the pandemic, we can begin to look forward to Spring and the start of another sailing season. It is closer than you think! I want to welcome back our members to the 2022 edition of the Colorado Sail & Yacht Club. I would also like to introduce our 2022 Board of Directors, as well as provide a quick summary of our plans for the 2022 sailing season.

Commodore – Dean Lenz – Capri 22 – Tranquility

Vice Commodore – Mark Lindeman – Capri 22 – Icarus

Secretary – Scott Haerbig – Flying Scot – Queen Bee

Treasurer/Membership – Brooke Moreland – Catalina 25 – Autumn Winds

Race Director – Michael Kline – J22 – Naughty Moose

Social Chair – Lauren Klepac – Why-Buy

Webmaster – Larry Morland – Catalina 25 – Rainbow Chaser

Dinghy Chair – Open

Recent Past Commodore – Gary Simon – J22 – Chance

We also have our advisory panel of past Commodores: Robert Kline, Trey Hegstrom, Dan Griggs, & Ken Ross

 

The primary board members can be reached through the “Contact us” tab on the CSYC website. Feel free to drop us a note on anything you wish to know or comment on about the club!

We’ve been working on our plans for 2022. First on our agenda is the Wine and Cheese party that will be held at the Ken Caryl ranch house on Saturday, March 19th.   This is a great time to reconnect with fellow club members and meet a few new sailors as well. Invitations have been sent out with all the details. This event is open to members and non-members so if you have someone who might be interested in sailing, bring them along!

We have our 2022 Skippers meeting on April 9th at the Marina starting at 10:00 am. We will walk through what we have in store for racing this spring and summer along with a quick rundown of any rule changes, a short safety briefing, and a refresher of the operational aspects of the committee boat. We’ve also opened this meeting to non-members with an opportunity for those looking for crew and to get to know potential new members.  Our fleets are still strong, with growth in the J22, PHRF, and Flying Scot fleets as well as increased participation of the Why-Buy J22 boats. We are excited to have many new faces. Even if you are a seasoned racer who thinks you’re already up to speed, there’s bound to be something new and you will enjoy reconnecting.  So, join us!

This year, as a precursor to the beginning of series racing, we plan to hold a practice race on April 13th. Those who are in the water can take the opportunity to shake off the remains of winter’s wear and tear, tune up your rig, and dust off your crew. This race will not count in the series standings, it’s just for fun.

Our racing season dates are set on our calendar with keelboats starting on April 20th and the dinghy season starting May 24th. So please log on to (www.csyc.org/calendar) for all the 2022 dates. Of course we have not left out the FAGAWI, and Pursuit races.

 

Finally, you may have heard from previous years about our bi-weekly Monday night Practice: a meet up and beer can race around marks. We are finalizing our plans for this event but it’s safe to say it is just an excuse to get out on the lake with friends and potentially meet up with new sailors to encourage them to buy a boat and join our club.

I hope you are getting excited for the sailing season, and I look forward to seeing everyone on the lake! Don’t forget to log on to csyc.org for club information and interesting articles.

Fair winds and good sailing!

Dean Lenz

2022 CSYC Commodore

Commodore@csyc.org

 

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