COLSA and the Southern Illinois Collegiate Sailing Club host a combined thirteen races each season including the weekend COLSA Cup Regatta. (See the 2008 Calendar for dates and times). Generally all the races are ran under open class Portsmouth Handicapped rules. Each boat has a published handicap and time is corrected based on the handicap numbers. Most races are held on Saturday and start at 12 AM. Visitors from other clubs are also welcome.
This is club racing and the only purpose is to have fun and to develop our sailing skills that normally would not be tested under more leisurely circumstances.. We also need race committee volunteers (two to three per race). to man the pontoon boat and run the races. It is the best seat on the take too.
This award is given to the skipper and crew who perform the best race scores over the season. To qualify one must race in 50% of any of the ten COLSA or three SICSC races including one race committee duty. The winner's names are engraved on the traveling trophy each year. Both skipper and crew have their separate trophies. The presentation is made at the COLSA Annual Meeting in late February.
Crab Orchard Lake Challengers Award
This award is given to a new skipper who is learning the intricate maneuvers of sail boat racing. To qualify one must race in 50% of any of the ten COLSA or three SICSC races including one race committee duty. The winner's name are engraved on the traveling trophy each year. Past award winners are ineligible to compete for this award.
COLSA CUP REGATTA
COLSA CREW Award