THE FIRST ANNUAL LAKE PUEBLO TRAILER SAILOR RALLY

Lake Pueblo State Park, Pueblo Colorado.  
October 1st through 6th, 2023

Trailer Sailor Rally event details

 

The Lake Pueblo Sailing Club is in the process of planning a trailer sailor rally in early October 2023. Our 8 mile long lake is located near Pueblo Colorado on the Arkansas River at 4800’ in elevation. Historically September and October provide the best wind and weather conditions at Lake Pueblo. We envision this being similar to the Lake Havasu gatherings of the past. The 6 day event will include some low key around the buoys racing, a boat parade and show, overnight anchor and raft up, seminars, gear swap, and more. 

 

Dates - October 1 - 6, 2023 - Sunday through Friday.

 

Event Schedule - may be modified due to weather conditions.

 

Sunday - Welcome Meeting and Boat Show

 

1000 hours - Welcome and orientation / captains meeting. To be held at the South Shore Marina shelter next to the store. Lake maps will be provided to all captains and the week’s activities will be outlined. If you haven’t already, you will need to complete a participant entry form and pay your entry fee at this time. Please plan to attend.

1200 hours - Boat show.  This will take place at the South Shore Marina and will last most of the afternoon. Get your boat rigged, launched, and cleaned up. This is a chance to show off your pride and joy. Fly all your flags & burgees! There will be awards based on several categories of boats.

1800-1930 hours - Sunset Sail. Meet up at Mark 1

 

Monday - Boat Parade and Buoy Racing

 

1000 hours- Boat parade. Keep those flags flying from the boat show! We will leave South Shore Marina to sail and/or motor over to the North Shore Marina taking a scenic route. We’ll then head to the starting area for the afternoon races.

1200 hours - Around the buoys races. One or two long course races. Lake Pueblo has 5 permanent marks set. Monitor VHF 69 for fleet assignments, course information, and start times. 

1800 hours - BBQ at a location TBD. This will be one of the main social events of the Rendezvous. We’ll provide the burgers and brats, you bring side dishes and drinks.

 

Tuesday - Group Sail, Raft Up, and Anchor Overnight

 

1000 hours - Captains meeting. Mandatory if you plan to overnight with the group. There will be some important information shared relating to the route , hazards to avoid and raft-up & anchoring plans.

1100 hours - Group sail to Turkey Creek Cove, raft-up / overnight at anchor.  Bring a small dinghy, kayak, or paddle board so you can go exploring on shore. 

 

Wednesday - Group Sail and On Shore Activities

 

0900 hours - Group sail back to South Shore Marina. 

1300 hours - Afternoon seminars, games & gear swap. 

Seminars - On the water safety, rig tuning, outboard troubleshooting & maintenance, lake sailing tactics, gear swap are some potential topics. 

On shore challenges - knots, splicing, boat ID (sloop, cutter, yawl, ketch, catboat, schooner, etc.)

Games & activities- Beach bocce, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking / paddle boarding.

 

Thursday - Around the Island Race and Movie Night

 

1000 hours - Captains meeting. Mandatory for those participating. Course description, hazards to avoid, fleet info.

1100 hours - Around the Island Race start.

1900 hours - Movie night at a location TBD.

 

Friday - Buoy Racing and Awards

 

1200 hours - Around the buoys races. Two to three short races.

1700 hours - Awards ceremony for race results / event wrap-up.