Billed as “the world’s highest regatta,” the Dillon Open is the highlight of the summer sailing season in Colorado. The Dillon Yacht Club always extends a warm welcome to all sailors who wish to go sailing on beautiful Lake Dillon. Over 100 competitors enjoyed this year’s gorgeous weather—sunny days, gentle breezes and spectacular views of the snow-capped Rocky Mountains surrounding them. The 41st annual event had light and variable winds Saturday, but event organizer Karin Osterloh Mattern said that beautiful weather allowed for some close and fun racing on Sunday. In the J/24s, it was Greg Johnson’s Pinotage that took class honors by winning on a tie-breaker (they won the last race). Second was Alan Dille’s Septillion, taking the short-end of that tie-breaking scenario. Third was Doug Pierini’s Cold Smoke. They were followed by Steve Bergman’s Event Horizon and David Helmer’s Blue Side Down, taking fourth & fifth, respectively. For more Dillon Open regatta sailing information, visitwww.dillonyachtclub.com.