34th Annual Desert Regatta

May 1-2, 2010

Race Chair: Ray Peters 509•627•6468
2010 Regatta Flyerpdf-icon

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

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