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SAIL launches new updated website

This is the newly updated SAIL website. We have tried to improve the navigation and content. Check out the regatta page and the new calendar. We updating the site regularly so check back often. If you have any suggestions for improvements or additions please contact the  Webmaster  

Rio Grande to host Adams Quarters

The Rio Grande Sailing Club will host the SAIL quarterfinal qualifier of the US SAILING Women's Championship (Adams Cup) at Elephant Butte Reservoir, near Truth or Consequences New Mexico on April 20-23, 2006. The Area F semifnals will be at Austin, Texas May 6-7, 2006.

SAIL announces new 2006 Tour Schedule Click here for details

The new sail tour schedule is included in  the regatta page under the Racing menu. Be sure to verify the dates with the   calendar.

Winter Seminars:

The annual series of racing series workshops – a favorite learning and social activity -- starts up again on January 15 and continues on the 3^rd Wednesday of each month through April. Seminars start at 7:00 at Brooklyn’s on old Colfax, near where the Broncos play.  More here.

 Junior Sailing:

SAIL is helping the Junior Sailing Council organize and develop a program of junior racing. It's grown to 4 regattas each season and is now designated an official SAIL Tour. More here.

“Ladder Events”:

SAIL is trying to make the process for our sailors to compete in these US SAILING championships more user-friendly. We’re working with Area F to simplify the process of qualifying for the Area Semi-Finals, allow more competitors at the Area level, and pin down the schedules far enough in advance that competitors can make plans. More here.

Colorado Governor’s Cup: 

SAIL’s governing board is responsible for awarding the hosting of this event and overseeing it to fulfill the Deed of Gift. We’re working on guidelines to make this regatta the premiere event of the season. More here.