The Greater Richmond Sailing Association is a private, non-profit organization whose purpose is to promote sailing in the Richmond, Virginia area. The organization was founded in 1975 by a group of area sailors to develop a family oriented sailing club. The club is located on 6 acres fronting the Swift Creek Reservoir in Chesterfield county.

Located on the Swift Creek Reservoir in Midlothian, VA (a rapidly growing suburb of Richmond), The Greater Richmond Sailing Association is entering its 30th year of one-design and PHRF handicapped racing.  We feature a full season of racing and social events, with active Day Sailer and Flying Scot fleets, and a handicap fleet consisting primarily of Thistles, Lasers, and Hunter 170s.  

In 2004, the GRSA hosted the Day Sailer North American Championships. The week began with a 6-race Junior Championship event, and fleet weighing and measurement. The main event was held mid-week with three days of racing, followed by the awards dinner.

We also maintain a club fleet of Albacores and Sunfish in order to operate a comprehensive Youth Sailing Program and Summer Sail Camp. Reasonable annual dues provide trailer storage for dry-sailed dinghies, with four concrete launching ramps, and ample docking space.   Picnic pavilions, playground, and new bathroom and kitchen facilities make it a great recreational area for the whole family . While the kitchen facilities allow us to provide more "refined" dining, we still have our famous, state-of-the-art pig cooker for the really special events.

GRSA History

Directions to the GRSA.