SpringFling
Hosted by the Columbia Basin Sailing Club, the Spring Fling is an annual two day event held at Charbonneau Park on the Snake River, 17 miles east of Pasco, Wa. The event is intended to be a social gathering of sailing enthusiasts. All boats are welcome to participate. As many races as possible will be conducted. Race results are not recorded. The spring fling typically occurs in late May or early June.
TypicalSchedule
Friday
Races from mid afternoon until just before sunset.
Overnight camping at Charbonneau Park.
Saturday
Races from mid morning to mid afternoon.
Potluck dinner.
Overnight camping if desired.
RaceSpecifics
Contact the Commodore to get specifics of the race and to let the club know you are coming.
LocalAccommodations
Tent and RV camping at Charbonneau Campground. Campsite reservations can be made at the the recreation.gov website (Charbonneau Park).
Things to know before you reserve at Charbonneau Park:
- Friday and Saturday night only.
- Check-in time is 2 P.M., no exceptions.
- Check-out time is 12 P.M.
- Maximum of 8 people per site.
- There is room for only 1 RV and 2 tents or 3 tents.
- Tents must be moved every 2 days.
- 3 night minimum stay required on holiday weekends.
- Park Gate is locked nightly from 10 pm - 6 am.
- The Campground Attendant will open the gate for emergencies.
Hotels/Motels near Charbonneau Park:
Courtyard by Marriott Pasco Tri-Cities Airport
Red Lion Hotel Pasco Airport & Conference Center
Best Western Premier Pasco Inn & Suites
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Pasco-Tri-Cities
CourseInformation
Download Desert Regatta Course Map
NOAA nautical chart of Snake River at Charbonneau Park (Lake Sacajawea)
Historical Dessert Regatta Records
Columbia Basin Sailing Club previously hosted the Dessert Regatta. The results from these events are below.
- 2021 Race Results, Lake Sacajewea, Charbonneau Park, June 12-13, 2021
- 2019 Race Results, Lake Sacajewea, Charbonneau Park, June 8-9, 2019
- 2017 Race Results, Lake Sacajewea, Charbonneau Park, May 20-21, 2017
- 2016 Race Results, Lake Sacajewea, Charbonneau Park, May 21-22, 2016
- 2014 Race Results, Lake Sacajewea, Charbonneau Park, June 14-15, 2014
- 2013 Race Results, Lake Sacajewea, Charbonneau Park, June 15-16, 2013
- 2012 Race Results, Lake Sacajewea, Charbonneau Park, June 16-17, 2012
- 2011 Race Results, Lake Sacajewea, Charbonneau Park, April 30 - May 1, 2011
- 2010 Race Results, Lake Sacajewea, Charbonneau Park, May 1-2, 2010
- 2004 Race Results, Lake Sacajewea, Charbonneau Park, May 1-2, 2004
- 2003 Race Results, Lake Sacajewea, Charbonneau Park, May 3-4, 2003
- 2001 Race Results, Lake Sacajewea, Charbonneau Park, May 5-6, 2001