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The Dillon Open in the Denver Post
100 Boats Expected At Annual Lake Dillon Regatta
More than 100 boats are expected to compete in the 37th annual sailing competition at Lake Dillon this weekend.
The Dillon Open and the Junior Sailing Tour are hosted by the Dillon Yaht Club, which boasts of being the nation's highest yacht club at 9,017 feet above sea level.
The race will host three courses this year, including the first on the main body of Lake Dillon for one-design keel boats.
The second course for the junior tour will be held in Dillon Bay, and the third course for the Laser No Coast Championships will be held on Giberson Bay, based out of the Frisco Marina.
Proceeds from the competition will be donated to the Dillon Yacht Club Junior Sailing Program, a non-profit that provides weekly sailing camps for children in the Western Slope and along the Front Range.
Proceeds from past years have allowed the purchase of a new building, new boats, hiring of top youth instructors, and have increased scholarship funds for financially disadvantaged youth.
Opening ceremonies will be at 10 a.m. Saturday. Registration is available at www.dillonopen.com
Friday Night Races
The DYC Jr. Sailing Program is hosting Friday Night Races through August 20th. Boats are available to all 2010 Jr. Campers and all DYC members. If you have your own boat, join us for races beginning around 5:30 off of the A Dock in Dillon.
Our first Friday Night Race was held July 9th. 2 junior campers chose to just sail around in a Pico while 2 other juniors decided to try their skills at racing. Joined by 3 adults, it made for a fun evening of sailboat racing. Races are weather permitting.
If you have any questions, call 970-389-3562.
Dillon Juniors Win Again!
Congratulations to Ben Schoeffield & Jordan Nelson - winners of the Sparkler Regatta at Union Reservoir this past weekend!! Sailing a 420, they went from no wind to a blow down! The Colorado Jr. SAIL Tour has begun. Next stop: Chatfield Reservoir on July 10th. Contact the DYCJSP if you'd like to give racing a try!
Race Camp signups
The class will run 10:00 - 5:00 Monday through Friday and costs $275. Kids should bring their own lunch Monday - Thursday and lunch will be provided on Friday.
We will also hold short racing clinics on Friday, August 13th & Friday August 20th from 2:00 - 5:00 pm. The cost for these clinics are $50/each.
These courses will be taught by Tim Seeling. Tim has been sailing competitively since 1971. He was the Star 21st District Champion Skipper for 3 years and was on a Star 21st District Champion crew for 3 years. He has raced J 24's, Lasers and J 35's. Tim has competed in numerous off shore races in Star Worlds, North American and Bacardi Cups on both coasts.
In addition to sailing, Tim has an extensive coaching background in skiing. He has served as a J1-J3 Full Time Coach for SSEF, Head Coach for the Breckenridge Ski Club, Associate coach for the US Ski Team, World Cup Men & Women, and Spped events, and was the Head coach for Summit Ski & Education Foundation.
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