SAIL is the regional sailing association for Colorado, New Mexico, western Nebraska and Wyoming. SAIL is one of three regional sailing associations making up Area F of US Sailing, along with:

• Central States Sailing Association (CSSA) and
• Texas Sailing Association (TSA)

SAIL was formed in 1972 to provide a communication route with Colorado State Parks for facilitating sailing clubs to organize sailing and sail racing events within the state and joined the national organization which became US SAILING in the mid-1970s. Its role has broadened to include coordinating sailing event schedules & education & training. It promotes & provides programs to promote & improve sailing in the greater Rocky Mountain region.

Strictly a volunteer operation, SAIL is a 503c Colorado “Not for Profit” organization. Officers and volunteers receive no compensation other than good will and the satisfaction of helping the sport.  Operations are supported primarily by members’ annual dues, though fees to defray expenses are charged for some activities.

SAIL provides representation within US SAILING (the National Governing Body for the sport of Sailing) to sailors, clubs & fleets in the Rocky Mountain region.