2025 Dillon Open Regatta
August 22 to 24
Dillon Marina
The Dillon Open is Colorado's largest sailing regatta in Summit County at the highest elevation in the US. Hosted by the Dillon Yacht Club, this year’s event will take place August 22-24, with races on Saturday and Sunday. Spectator boats are available and there will be entertainment onshore that will be open to the public. The Dillon Open, known for its superior race management and challenging sailing conditions, draws 60+ boats competitive boats on the waters of Lake Dillon.
The Dillon Yacht Club (DYC), founded in 1968, is the World's highest yacht club at 9,017 feet above sea level. The Dillon Open Regatta is one of the most unique sailing regattas in the world and draws amateur and professional sailors from all over to compete in the challenging conditions of Lake Dillon. The highly competitive nature of the regatta hosts several fleets of one-design keelboats which include J24’s, J22’s, Etchells, Melges 24’s, J80’s, Ensigns, Stars, Catalina 22’s and Santana 20’s. The main body of the lake will have a course set up for the 60+ one-design keel boats.
A portion of proceeds from the Dillon Open Regatta will be donated to the Dillon Yacht Club Junior Sailing Program (DYCJSP). The junior program is a non-profit organization that provides weekly sailing camps for kids 10-18 years old of all abilities from Summit County, the Western slope and along the Front-Range.
This year’s 54th annual regatta will bring a diversified weekend of events such as competitive sailing, spectator boat rides, a Friday night “social affair” for competitors, a regatta breakfast for racers and a Saturday night regatta dinner and dancing party afterward. The community is invited to join in on all the fun. Further information about the 2025 Dillon Open is available at www.dillonopen.com.
Upcoming Marina Events
Tues, Wed, Thurs | 9 to 10:30 a.m. | Dillon Marina
Enjoy 360º views of the mountains and learn interesting facts about the Town of Dillon and the Dillon Reservoir during a 1 & 1/2 hour pontoon boat interpretive tour of Lake Dillon. Hosted by the Dillon Marina and the Summit Historical Society, you are guaranteed to learn something about Dillon that you hadn’t known before. Whether you're a history buff or just like the idea of relaxing out on the lake, it's a terrific way to spend a morning.
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Saturday, August 30 | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Dillon Marina
High Country Cars and Coffee is hosting a meetup on Saturday, August 30 at the Dillon Marina! From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. automotive enthusiasts are welcome to view a selection of classic cars while sipping delicious coffee. This event is free and open to the public.
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Monday, September 1 | 12 to 3 p.m. | Dillon Marina
Join us for the annual Marina Mutt Show a benefit for L.A.P.S (League for Animals and People of the Summit). Competitions include best trick, best high jump, best look-alike, doggie trivia, doggie ice cream eating contest, and a silent auction. Registration and the silent auction begins at noon and the contest begins at 2 p.m.
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