2012 Opti Gorge Regatta

July 28-29, 2012

The Columbia Gorge Racing Association is pleased to welcome Opti sailors and their families to the Columbia River Gorge for the 2012 Opti Gorge Regatta. If you've never been to the Gorge you are in for a treat!  For official  information about the regatta, please see the Notice of Race.

Opti sailors looking for a chance to tune up for the regatta should consider coming to the Gorge a few days early for the Ripple Opti Performance Clinic, July 24-26. It's a great opportunity to train with world-class Opti coaches and sharpen up your boat speed, boat handling, tactics and strategy for the big regatta.

Eligibility

The regatta is open to all Opti sailors born on or after January 1, 1997. The championship fleet will be divided into Red, Blue, and White fleets according to competitor's age on the first day of the regatta. There will also be a Green fleet for novice racers.

Venue

Racing will take place on the Columbia River adjacent to the Cascade Locks, OR, Marine Park. There will be separate courses for the Championship Fleet and the Green Fleet.

Registration & Fees

Entry Fee: $45 for paid entries received by June 30. Includes lunch each day, Saturday night barbecue dinner, and a regatta T-shirt.
Late Entry Fee: Add $15 for paid registrations received after June 30.
US Sailing Member: $5.00 discount
Extra Meals:  Lunches $5.00 each, Dinners $10.00 each

To register online: Click Here.

Visitor Information

Cascade Locks is located in the heart of the beautiful Columbia River Gorge, 45 minutes east of Portland International Airport on Interstate 84. Cascade Locks and surrounding communities have a wide range of accommodations from camping to four-star resort hotels (see visitor information).

For more information:

contact: Dave Cannard at davec@cgra.org