DesertRegatta
Hosted by the Columbia Basin Sailing Club, the Desert Regatta is an annual race held at Charbonneau Park on the Snake River, 20 miles N.E. of Pasco, Wa. The Desert Regatta hosts Thistle, Flying Scot, San Juan 21, Tasar, & Portsmouth classes with other classes welcome as well. Three boats in any class will warrant their own start. Three to four races are held on Saturday and one to three races are held on Sunday, with no starts after 2 p.m. Sunday. All races are sailed under USSA as modified by CBSC race instructions.
ScheduleofEvents
Saturday May 1, 2010
8:30 am - 9:45 am - Coffee and registration
10am - Skippers' meeting
11 am - Start of first race
BBQ dinner served after final race
Sunday May 2, 2010
9 am - Start of first race
Award presentation directly following final race
RaceRegistration
Advance registration is encouraged.
Online race registration will be available here beginning April 1, 2010
LocalAccommodations
Tent and RV camping in the park with hot showers and electricity. Arrival must be before 10pm (gates close) or after 6am (gates open).
Reserve campsite
Motels in the Tri-Cities:
Best Western Pasco Inn & Suites, Pasco Washington
Best Western hotel information, specials, and reservations.
CourseInformation
NOAA nautical chart of Snake River at Charbonneau Park (Lake Sacagawea)
Check back soon for course map
RegattaRecords
- 2004 Race Results, Lake Sacajewea, Charbonneau Park, May 5-6, 2001
- 2003 Race Results, Lake Sacajewea, Charbonneau Park, May 3-4, 2003
- 2001 Race Results, Lake Sacajewea, Charbonneau Park, May 1-2, 2004
