Pavilion Reservations

Contact Gerri Gallagher at pavilion@grsa.org to request the necessary forms to reserve the Pavilion or if you have any questions.


    Pavilion may not be reserved on Friday through Sunday between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend or on days when club events are scheduled.    The pavilion may be reserved  Monday through Thursdays during this time.  On days Sail Camp or Adult Sailing Lessons are scheduled, set up for evening pavilion events may not begin prior to 6:00 PM.  The pavilion may not be reserved on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day.  Reservations must be made through the Pavilion Rental Chairperson a minimum of 3 weeks in advance of the requested date.  There is a maximum limit of 75 guests and all events must end by 10:00PM.  All other GRSA facilities and property, including but not limited to, the restrooms, boat ramps and docks shall remain accessible to all members and their guest in accordance with GRSA site rules.

    Pavilion Reservations

      • 23 Jun 2025
      • 8:30 AM
      • 27 Jun 2025
      • 4:00 PM
      • GRSA

      Youth Sail Camps

      The Greater Richmond Sailing Association on Swift Creek Reservoir offers the chance to enter the exciting sport of sailing. Future sailors ages 8-16 can come out for the first time or come back to further enhance their skills. These one-week camps are taught by U.S. Sailing certified instructors. This adventure-based program promotes leadership, self-confidence, sportsmanship, safety awareness and respect for others. Important: Students must be able to pass a swim test consisting of swimming 50 feet unaided. While on the water all campers must wear a well-fitted Coast Guard approved Type III personal flotation device (PFD). High school students can earn PE credits in Chesterfield County and Richmond City for these camps (please ask your school’s guidance department for details if interested).  Registrants will be emailed forms before the start of the course. *Bring completed forms to class on the first morning and turn in to your instructor!

      For questions about registration, contact Noel Losen, losenn@chesterfield.gov.  For questions about the camps, email sailcamp@grsa.org.

      Drop off and pick-up at Greater Richmond Sailing Association, 4301 Woolridge Road on Swift Creek Reservoir in Midlothian.

      Each session is Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.                               $475

      LINKS:  Activity search | Chesterfield County, VA - Online Registration and Reservation (activecommunities.com)


      • 04 Jul 2025
      • 11:00 AM
      • 4301 Woolridge Rd, Midlothian, VA 23112

      Stars, Stripes, and Sailing:

      Independence Day Regatta 

      Friday, July 4th, 2025


      • Entry fee is $10/Race Day
      • Skippers Meeting at 11AM
      • First Start at Noon
      • The Race Committee will provide a separate start for any class with three or more boats.

      Please contact Richard Baucom racecommittee@grsa.org with any questions or if you'd like to help.


      Don't forget to sign up for race committee:

      https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4BAEAA23A2FBC61-54109357-grsa#/





      • 04 Jul 2025
      • 5:00 PM
      • 4301 Woolridge Rd, Midlothian, VA 23112
      Register

      Stars, Stripes, and Sailing:

      Independence Day Social!

      Friday, July 4th, 2025


      Come join us for the Independence Day Regatta and Social, a fun filled day of sailing, racing and dinner with fireworks at dusk.


      Menu
      5:00pm Social Hour: Assorted appetizers 

      6:00 pm Dinner Catered by Deep Run Roadhouse:     

      Pork & Chicken BBQ, Cole slaw, Green beans, Southwest Garden salad, Potato salad and cornbread w honey butter

      Dessert: Ice Cream Sundaes with assorted toppings

      Beverages: Sodas and water provided. BYOB adult beverages. 


      Around dusk, we will sit back, relax, and enjoy the fireworks of Brandermill, from the best vantage point on the lake.


      Adults - $10.00
      Children - $5.00 


      REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MONDAY, JUNE 30th. The Social Committee asks that you register by 5:00 pm so we can have an accurate headcount.


      Sign up to help - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4BAEAA23A2FBC61-53227095-event



      • 07 Jul 2025
      • 8:30 AM
      • 11 Jul 2025
      • 4:00 PM
      • GRSA

      Youth Sail Camps

      The Greater Richmond Sailing Association on Swift Creek Reservoir offers the chance to enter the exciting sport of sailing. Future sailors ages 8-16 can come out for the first time or come back to further enhance their skills. These one-week camps are taught by U.S. Sailing certified instructors. This adventure-based program promotes leadership, self-confidence, sportsmanship, safety awareness and respect for others. Important: Students must be able to pass a swim test consisting of swimming 50 feet unaided. While on the water all campers must wear a well-fitted Coast Guard approved Type III personal flotation device (PFD). High school students can earn PE credits in Chesterfield County and Richmond City for these camps (please ask your school’s guidance department for details if interested).  Registrants will be emailed forms before the start of the course. *Bring completed forms to class on the first morning and turn in to your instructor!

      For questions about registration, contact Noel Losen, losenn@chesterfield.gov.  For questions about the camps, email sailcamp@grsa.org.

      Drop off and pick-up at Greater Richmond Sailing Association, 4301 Woolridge Road on Swift Creek Reservoir in Midlothian.

      Each session is Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.                               $475

      LINKS:  Activity search | Chesterfield County, VA - Online Registration and Reservation (activecommunities.com)


      • 10 Jul 2025
      • 6:30 PM


      • 11 Jul 2025
      • 5:30 PM

      Friday Nights in the Cove

      Friday Nights in the Cove Series

      July 11, 18, 25
      August 1,8, 15

        • There is no entry fee
        • Registration starting at 5:30 PM
        • Skippers meeting is at 5:45 PM
        • First race at 6:00 PM

      These races are intended for single handed dinghy and catamaran sailors. 


      Please contact Richard Baucom racecommittee@grsa.org with any questions or if you'd like to help.


      Don't forget to sign up for race committee:

      https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4BAEAA23A2FBC61-54109357-grsa#/


      • 12 Jul 2025
      • 8:30 AM
      • 13 Jul 2025
      • 4:00 PM
      • GRSA

      Beginner Adult Sailing

      The Greater Richmond Sailing Association will host Adult Learn to Sail weekends throughout 2025!  No experience needed!  These two-day courses will teach the foundations of sailing skills: parts of the boat, points of sail, tacking/jibing, sail trim, knots, helmsmanship, and rules of the road.  The weekend is hands on with more time spent on the water learning and practicing the skills, than in the classroom.  Class size is limited to ensure a low student to instructor ratio providing for individualized instruction.  Students will learn to sail in GRSA’s fleet of 19' Flying Scots.  Please bring an adventurous spirit, life jacket (well-fitted Coast Guard approved Type III personal flotation device (PFD)), lunch, snacks, sunscreen, towel, a water bottle, and sailing attire for two full days of fun on and in the water.  Fee includes a personal copy of US Sailing's current student training manual, a completed Certification Record Book through US Sailing, and two full days of instruction.

       

      For questions about registration, contact Noel Losen, losenn@chesterfield.gov.  For questions about the classes, email sailcamp@grsa.org.

      Greater Richmond Sailing Association, 4301 Woolridge Road on Swift Creek Reservoir in Midlothian.

      Each session is Saturday and Sunday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.  


      • 14 Jul 2025
      • 8:30 AM
      • 18 Jul 2025
      • 4:00 PM
      • GRSA

      Youth Sail Camps

      The Greater Richmond Sailing Association on Swift Creek Reservoir offers the chance to enter the exciting sport of sailing. Future sailors ages 8-16 can come out for the first time or come back to further enhance their skills. These one-week camps are taught by U.S. Sailing certified instructors. This adventure-based program promotes leadership, self-confidence, sportsmanship, safety awareness and respect for others. Important: Students must be able to pass a swim test consisting of swimming 50 feet unaided. While on the water all campers must wear a well-fitted Coast Guard approved Type III personal flotation device (PFD). High school students can earn PE credits in Chesterfield County and Richmond City for these camps (please ask your school’s guidance department for details if interested).  Registrants will be emailed forms before the start of the course. *Bring completed forms to class on the first morning and turn in to your instructor!

      For questions about registration, contact Noel Losen, losenn@chesterfield.gov.  For questions about the camps, email sailcamp@grsa.org.

      Drop off and pick-up at Greater Richmond Sailing Association, 4301 Woolridge Road on Swift Creek Reservoir in Midlothian.

      Each session is Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.                               $475

      LINKS:  Activity search | Chesterfield County, VA - Online Registration and Reservation (activecommunities.com)


      • 18 Jul 2025
      • 5:30 PM

      Friday Nights in the Cove

      Friday Nights in the Cove Series

      July 11, 18, 25
      August 1,8, 15

        • There is no entry fee
        • Registration starting at 5:30 PM
        • Skippers meeting is at 5:45 PM
        • First race at 6:00 PM

      These races are intended for single handed dinghy and catamaran sailors. 


      Please contact Richard Baucom racecommittee@grsa.org with any questions or if you'd like to help.


      Don't forget to sign up for race committee:

      https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4BAEAA23A2FBC61-54109357-grsa#/


      • 21 Jul 2025
      • 8:30 AM
      • 25 Jul 2025
      • 4:00 PM
      • GRSA

      Youth Sail Camps

      The Greater Richmond Sailing Association on Swift Creek Reservoir offers the chance to enter the exciting sport of sailing. Future sailors ages 8-16 can come out for the first time or come back to further enhance their skills. These one-week camps are taught by U.S. Sailing certified instructors. This adventure-based program promotes leadership, self-confidence, sportsmanship, safety awareness and respect for others. Important: Students must be able to pass a swim test consisting of swimming 50 feet unaided. While on the water all campers must wear a well-fitted Coast Guard approved Type III personal flotation device (PFD). High school students can earn PE credits in Chesterfield County and Richmond City for these camps (please ask your school’s guidance department for details if interested).  Registrants will be emailed forms before the start of the course. *Bring completed forms to class on the first morning and turn in to your instructor!

      For questions about registration, contact Noel Losen, losenn@chesterfield.gov.  For questions about the camps, email sailcamp@grsa.org.

      Drop off and pick-up at Greater Richmond Sailing Association, 4301 Woolridge Road on Swift Creek Reservoir in Midlothian.

      Each session is Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.                               $475

      LINKS:  Activity search | Chesterfield County, VA - Online Registration and Reservation (activecommunities.com)


      • 25 Jul 2025
      • 5:30 PM

      Friday Nights in the Cove

      Friday Nights in the Cove Series

      July 11, 18, 25
      August 1,8, 15

        • There is no entry fee
        • Registration starting at 5:30 PM
        • Skippers meeting is at 5:45 PM
        • First race at 6:00 PM

      These races are intended for single handed dinghy and catamaran sailors. 


      Please contact Richard Baucom racecommittee@grsa.org with any questions or if you'd like to help.


      Don't forget to sign up for race committee:

      https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4BAEAA23A2FBC61-54109357-grsa#/


      • 26 Jul 2025
      • 8:30 AM
      • 27 Jul 2025
      • 4:00 PM
      • GRSA

      Beginner Adult Sailing

      The Greater Richmond Sailing Association will host Adult Learn to Sail weekends throughout 2025!  No experience needed!  These two-day courses will teach the foundations of sailing skills: parts of the boat, points of sail, tacking/jibing, sail trim, knots, helmsmanship, and rules of the road.  The weekend is hands on with more time spent on the water learning and practicing the skills, than in the classroom.  Class size is limited to ensure a low student to instructor ratio providing for individualized instruction.  Students will learn to sail in GRSA’s fleet of 19' Flying Scots.  Please bring an adventurous spirit, life jacket (well-fitted Coast Guard approved Type III personal flotation device (PFD)), lunch, snacks, sunscreen, towel, a water bottle, and sailing attire for two full days of fun on and in the water.  Fee includes a personal copy of US Sailing's current student training manual, a completed Certification Record Book through US Sailing, and two full days of instruction.

       

      For questions about registration, contact Noel Losen, losenn@chesterfield.gov.  For questions about the classes, email sailcamp@grsa.org.

      Greater Richmond Sailing Association, 4301 Woolridge Road on Swift Creek Reservoir in Midlothian.

      Each session is Saturday and Sunday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.  


      • 28 Jul 2025
      • 8:30 AM
      • 01 Aug 2025
      • 4:00 PM
      • GRSA

      Youth Sail Camps

      The Greater Richmond Sailing Association on Swift Creek Reservoir offers the chance to enter the exciting sport of sailing. Future sailors ages 8-16 can come out for the first time or come back to further enhance their skills. These one-week camps are taught by U.S. Sailing certified instructors. This adventure-based program promotes leadership, self-confidence, sportsmanship, safety awareness and respect for others. Important: Students must be able to pass a swim test consisting of swimming 50 feet unaided. While on the water all campers must wear a well-fitted Coast Guard approved Type III personal flotation device (PFD). High school students can earn PE credits in Chesterfield County and Richmond City for these camps (please ask your school’s guidance department for details if interested).  Registrants will be emailed forms before the start of the course. *Bring completed forms to class on the first morning and turn in to your instructor!

      For questions about registration, contact Noel Losen, losenn@chesterfield.gov.  For questions about the camps, email sailcamp@grsa.org.

      Drop off and pick-up at Greater Richmond Sailing Association, 4301 Woolridge Road on Swift Creek Reservoir in Midlothian.

      Each session is Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.                               $475

      LINKS:  Activity search | Chesterfield County, VA - Online Registration and Reservation (activecommunities.com)


      • 01 Aug 2025
      • 5:30 PM

      Friday Nights in the Cove

      Friday Nights in the Cove Series

      July 11, 18, 25
      August 1,8, 15

        • There is no entry fee
        • Registration starting at 5:30 PM
        • Skippers meeting is at 5:45 PM
        • First race at 6:00 PM

      These races are intended for single handed dinghy and catamaran sailors. 


      Please contact Richard Baucom racecommittee@grsa.org with any questions or if you'd like to help.


      Don't forget to sign up for race committee:

      https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4BAEAA23A2FBC61-54109357-grsa#/


      • 08 Aug 2025
      • 5:30 PM

      Friday Nights in the Cove

      Friday Nights in the Cove Series

      July 11, 18, 25
      August 1,8, 15

        • There is no entry fee
        • Registration starting at 5:30 PM
        • Skippers meeting is at 5:45 PM
        • First race at 6:00 PM

      These races are intended for single handed dinghy and catamaran sailors. 


      Please contact Richard Baucom racecommittee@grsa.org with any questions or if you'd like to help.


      Don't forget to sign up for race committee:

      https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4BAEAA23A2FBC61-54109357-grsa#/


      • 09 Aug 2025
      • 8:30 AM
      • 10 Aug 2025
      • 4:00 PM
      • GRSA

      Beginner Adult Sailing

      The Greater Richmond Sailing Association will host Adult Learn to Sail weekends throughout 2025!  No experience needed!  These two-day courses will teach the foundations of sailing skills: parts of the boat, points of sail, tacking/jibing, sail trim, knots, helmsmanship, and rules of the road.  The weekend is hands on with more time spent on the water learning and practicing the skills, than in the classroom.  Class size is limited to ensure a low student to instructor ratio providing for individualized instruction.  Students will learn to sail in GRSA’s fleet of 19' Flying Scots.  Please bring an adventurous spirit, life jacket (well-fitted Coast Guard approved Type III personal flotation device (PFD)), lunch, snacks, sunscreen, towel, a water bottle, and sailing attire for two full days of fun on and in the water.  Fee includes a personal copy of US Sailing's current student training manual, a completed Certification Record Book through US Sailing, and two full days of instruction.

       

      For questions about registration, contact Noel Losen, losenn@chesterfield.gov.  For questions about the classes, email sailcamp@grsa.org.

      Greater Richmond Sailing Association, 4301 Woolridge Road on Swift Creek Reservoir in Midlothian.

      Each session is Saturday and Sunday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.  


      • 14 Aug 2025
      • 6:30 PM


      • 15 Aug 2025
      • 5:30 PM

      Friday Nights in the Cove

      Friday Nights in the Cove Series

      July 11, 18, 25
      August 1,8, 15

        • There is no entry fee
        • Registration starting at 5:30 PM
        • Skippers meeting is at 5:45 PM
        • First race at 6:00 PM

      These races are intended for single handed dinghy and catamaran sailors. 


      Please contact Richard Baucom racecommittee@grsa.org with any questions or if you'd like to help.


      Don't forget to sign up for race committee:

      https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4BAEAA23A2FBC61-54109357-grsa#/


      • 16 Aug 2025
      • 4301 Woolridge Rd, Midlothian, VA 23112



      Ahoy Mates!

      Pirate Day Regatta and Social


      Details to come


      Sign up to help - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4BAEAA23A2FBC61-53227095-event


      • 31 Aug 2025
      • 11:00 AM
      • 4301 Woolridge Rd, Midlothian, VA 23112


















      Labor Day Regatta

      Sunday, August 31st, 2025


      • Entry fee is $10/Race Day
      • Skippers Meeting at 11AM
      • First Start at Noon
      • The Race Committee will provide a separate start for any class with three or more boats.

      Please contact Richard Baucom racecommittee@grsa.org with any questions or if you'd like to help.


      Don't forget to sign up for race committee:

      https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4BAEAA23A2FBC61-54109357-grsa#/



      • 31 Aug 2025
      • 5:00 PM
      • 4301 Woolridge Rd, Midlothian, VA 23112











      Labor Day Social!

      Sunday, August 31st, 2025


      Details to come


      Sign up to help - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4BAEAA23A2FBC61-53227095-event


      • 11 Sep 2025
      • 6:30 PM


      • 13 Sep 2025
      • 14 Sep 2025
      • GRSA

      GRSA Invitational and Social

      Details to follow

      • 27 Sep 2025
      • 11:00 AM
      • 4301 Woolridge Rd, Midlothian, VA 23112

      2025 Swift Creek Cup Regatta


      • Entry fee is $10/Race Day
      • Skippers Meeting at 11AM
      • First Start at Noon
      • This is a Portsmouth Regatta between GRSA and Brandermill Sailing Club
      • There will be a BYOB Social Event after the event.  Food will be provided.


      Please contact Richard Baucom racecommittee@grsa.org with any questions or if you'd like to help.


      Don't forget to sign up for race committee:

      https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4BAEAA23A2FBC61-54109357-grsa#/



      • 27 Sep 2025
      • 5:00 PM
      • 4301 Woolridge Rd, Midlothian, VA 23112

      2025 Swift Creek Cup Social

      Details to come


      Sign up to help - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4BAEAA23A2FBC61-53227095-event



      • 04 Oct 2025


      2025 Blue Sky Fund Sail Day

      Details to come

      • 09 Oct 2025
      • 6:30 PM


      • 12 Oct 2025
      • 11:00 AM
      • 4301 Woolridge Rd, Midlothian, VA 23112

      2025 Columbus Day Regatta 


      • Entry fee is $10/Race Day
      • Skippers Meeting at 11AM
      • First Start at Noon
      • The Race Committee will provide a separate start for any class with three or more boats.

      Please contact Richard Baucom racecommittee@grsa.org with any questions or if you'd like to help.


      Don't forget to sign up for race committee:

      https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4BAEAA23A2FBC61-54109357-grsa#/


      • 12 Oct 2025
      • 5:00 PM
      • 4301 Woolridge Rd, Midlothian, VA 23112

      2025 Columbus Day Regatta Social

      Details to follow



      Sign up to help - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4BAEAA23A2FBC61-53227095-event



       


      • 18 Oct 2025
      • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
      • GRSA

      Let’s make the club look great!
       
      Our facilities co-chairs have planned Spring Work Day for Saturday, October 18th. So grab your tools and work gloves and come on out around 9:00 that morning … after a long winter, we’ll have plenty to do.

      If you have landscape or carpentry tools, bring ‘em. Wheelbarrows, too. 


      Remember… 
       
      This is Work Day. If you’re on the premises, we’ll be expecting you to pitch in. And as usual, no boats will be launched until the work is done.

      See y’all then!

      • 25 Oct 2025

      Mark your calendars for October 25, 2025 – it's going to be a celebration you won't want to miss!

      Whether you’re a new member or have been part of our sailing family for years, come join us as we celebrate 50 incredible years of unforgettable adventures, fun on the water, and cherished memories!

      Stay tuned for more exciting details to come!

      Want to get involved in the planning or have photos to share? We'd love to hear from you!

      Contact:
      Cameron Richards
      804-441-1558
       Richards.cameron.k@gmail.com 

      Let’s make this milestone one for the books!


      • 13 Nov 2025
      • 6:30 PM


      • 06 Dec 2025
      • 5:00 PM


       

      Please join us on Saturday Dec 6, 2025 

      For the GRSA Annual Meeting


      Details to follow

      • 29 May 2026
      • 31 May 2026
      • GRSA


      GRSA to Host 2026 Flying Scot Women’s

      North American Championship!

      GRSA is proud to announce that we have been selected to host the 2026 Flying Scot Women’s North American Championship (FS Women’s NACs)! This prestigious event will take place May 29-31, 2026, and will bring talented women sailors from across the country to compete on Swift Creek.

      After submitting an application last year, GRSA received official approval from the Flying Scot Sailing Association (FSSA) to serve as the host club. This is an incredible opportunity to showcase our community, our beautiful venue, and our ability to organize top-tier regattas. The Women’s NACs typically attract between 14-24 boats, making it an exciting and competitive event for both participants and spectators.

      Volunteers Needed!

      A regatta of this caliber requires strong volunteer support, and we need your help to make this event a success! Kaitlyn Reilly and Kate Gomes will be Co-Chairing the event, but we are looking for dedicated volunteers to step up as committee chairs in the immediate future. Whether you have experience in race management, hospitality, promotions/publicity, or just want to lend a hand, there’s a role for everyone!

      Professional Support & Race Management

      To ensure a top notch event, we have secured a US Sailing Chief Judge and Principal Race Officer to oversee race management. We will also have support from the FSSA, ensuring the highest level of competition and fairness on the racecourse.

      Interest Zoom Meeting – March 12 at 7:00 PM

      Want to learn more about how you can get involved? We’re holding an Interest Zoom Meeting on Wednesday, March 12, at 7:00 PM. This is open to everyone—attending does not mean you are committing to a role. It’s simply an opportunity to find out more about the event and volunteer opportunities.

      To receive the Zoom link, please fill out the Google Form by following these steps:

      1.     Click the Google Form link here.

      2.     Enter your full name in the designated field.

      3.     Provide your email address so we can send you the Zoom link.

      4.     (Optional) Indicate any areas of interest if you are considering volunteering.

      5.     Click Submit to complete the form.

      Once submitted, you will receive an email with the Zoom meeting details before the meeting.

      We are excited to bring this fantastic event to GRSA and hope to see many of you involved in making it a memorable and successful championship!


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