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• June - Small Boat Intro to Sailing Class

  • Start
    Mon, June 09, 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • End
    Tue, June 24, 2025
  •  
    8:00 PM
  • Location
    Parnell Boat Access Area, Clinton Lake State Recreation Area

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  This learn to sail course includes 2 days of classroom and 4 days of on-the-water practice.  The on-the-water training will be on Lasers and Sunfish which are single-person boats.  Tuition for the classroom portion is FREE. Tuition is $195 for those who sign up for all 6 classroom and on-the-water sessions. Successful completion of this course will result in CLSA Certification, which allows members to sail the club small boats.  Our course sessions will be held from 6:00-8:00 pm on Monday & Tuesday evenings over 3 weeks.

  Class Schedule

  Monday, June 9 (Classroom)

  Tuesday, June 10 (Classroom)

  Monday, June 16
  Tuesday, June 17
  Monday, June 23

  Tuesday, June 24

  In partnership with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, CLSA will be hosting the Introduction to Sailing classes at the Parnell Boat Access Area on Clinton Lake.

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• June - Small Boat Intro to Sailing Class (volunteer)

  • Start
    Mon, June 09, 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • End
    Tue, June 24, 2025
  •  
    8:00 PM
  • Location
    Parnell Boat Access Area
  • Registered
    1 registrant

  Register

  To: Education Classes Volunteers

  If you would like to receive Education Classes event invites and reminders (or opt out), update your group participation within your member profile in Wild Apricot.  

  Class Schedule

  Monday, June 9 (Classroom)

  Tuesday, June 10 (Classroom)

  Monday, June 16
  Tuesday, June 17
  Monday, June 23

  Tuesday, June 24

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• 2025 Thistle Hike Out Regatta

  • Start
    Sat, June 14, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    Sun, June 15, 2025
  • Location
    Clinton Lake State Recreation Area

  Register

  CLSA and Thistle Fleet #66 are proud to sponsor the Hike Out on Route 66 Regatta.   We hope you'll join us for weekend of fun racing and friendship.    

  
  

  Notice of Race.

  Please register if you plan to skipper.  

  Interested in crewing, complete this google form.

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• Thistle Thursday

  • When
    Thu, June 19, 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Mascoutin Launch

  Come join the Thistle Thursday tradition!

  New sailor orientation is held at 5pm. We will rig and launch boats and have informal, practice races starting around 6pm.  Following sailing, we will enjoy our traditional brat cookout.

  To RSVP, look for the Thistle Thursday event in our Fleet 66 GroupMe or email clsa.ThistleFleet66@gmail.com.

  

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• Summer Sailstice

  • When
    Sat, June 21, 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    CLSA
  • Registered
    3 registrants

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  Its the (second) longest day of the year.  So while its not a full moon, there will be an opportunity for evening sailing.

  We will plan to meet at Mascoutin Launch Area for an evening picnic, followed by sailing if the weather is appropriate.

  After dinner, members are encouraged to enjoy an evening sail on the (second) longest day of the year,.

  
  

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• Mixed Fleet Buoy Race

  • When
    Sun, June 22, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Clinton Lake
  • Registered
    Be the first

  Register

  Mixed Fleet Buoy Race is open to all boats and racers of all experience levels. This is a shorter sailboat race run around a purpose set course.  

  2025 Buoy Race Sailing Instructions

  A few changes are required to our racing program this year.

  1) Registration in advance is necessary if you plan to race. All CLSA members in good standing are allowed to skipper in CLSA club races. Members, please log in to select the 'Skipper' option. Guest Skipper Registration is available for prospective, new members. Please email the membership chair (clsamembership@gmail.com) to receive an entry code.

  2) The CLSA Race Notices will be the official notice board for the event. Signals made ashore will leverage electronic notifications to registered participants.

  3) Because of limitations with boats launching from multiple locations, there is no planned competitor's briefing prior to the race.

  4) Sailing Instructions will be posted in this event and the Notice Board when finalized. Any additional information to be conveyed by the Race Committee Chair or PRO will also be posted on the Notice Board and broadcast in a reminder email, typically the evening before the event. Changes will be announced on the water via VHF 68.

  Course

  We will race a leeward start course. 

  Schedule

  1:00pm - First Warning Signal

  More races to follow

  3:00pm - Latest Warning Signal 

  Volunteers, please register for this event as a volunteer by clicking the 'register' button. 

  
  

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• Thistle Thursday

  • When
    Thu, June 26, 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Mascoutin Launch

  Come join the Thistle Thursday tradition!

  New sailor orientation is held at 5pm. We will rig and launch boats and have informal, practice races starting around 6pm.  Following sailing, we will enjoy our traditional brat cookout.

  To RSVP, look for the Thistle Thursday event in our Fleet 66 GroupMe or email clsa.ThistleFleet66@gmail.com.

  

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• Full Moon BBQ

  • When
    Sat, July 12, 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    CLSA

  CLSA is planning to have a Full Moon BBQ potluck.

  The charcoal will be burning, just bring something to grill, a dish to share, and come ready to have fun.

  We will have coolers filled with ice for anyone coming out to the lake earlier in the day.

  After dinner, members are encouraged to enjoy a moonlight sail. 

  
  

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• July - Small Boat Intro to Sailing Class (volunteer)

  • Start
    Mon, July 14, 2025
  • End
    Tue, July 29, 2025
  • Location
    Parnell Boat Access Area
  • Registered
    1 registrant

  Register

  To: Education Classes Volunteers

  If you would like to receive Education Classes event invites and reminders (or opt out), update your group participation within your member profile in Wild Apricot.  

  Class Schedule

  Monday, July 14 (Classroom)

  Tuesday, July 15 (Classroom)

  Monday, July 21
  Tuesday, July 22
  Monday, July 28

  Tuesday, July 29

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• July - Small Boat Intro to Sailing Class

  • Start
    Mon, July 14, 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • End
    Tue, July 29, 2025
  •  
    8:00 PM
  • Location
    Parnell Boat Access Area, Clinton Lake State Recreation Area

  Register

  This learn to sail course includes 2 days of classroom and 4 days of on-the-water practice.  The on-the-water training will be on Lasers and Sunfish which are single-person boats.  Tuition for the classroom portion is FREE. Tuition is $195 for those who sign up for all 6 classroom and on-the-water sessions. Successful completion of this course will result in CLSA Small Boat Certification, which allows members to sail the club small boats.  Our course sessions will be held from 6:00-8:00 pm on Monday & Tuesday evenings over 3 weeks.

  Class Schedule

  Monday, July 14 (Classroom)

  Tuesday, July 15 (Classroom)

  Monday, July 21
  Tuesday, July 22
  Monday, July 28

  Tuesday, July 29

  In partnership with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, CLSA will be hosting the Parent Child classes at the Parnell Boat Access Area on Clinton Lake.

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• Family Friday

  • When
    Fri, July 25, 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • Location
    Clinton Lake - Parnell Access Area
  • Registered
    Be the first

  Register

  CLSA is excited to continue hosting Family Fridays. These events in 2025 will be slightly based on the location for each event. This event is perfect for parents with youth sailors to enjoy quality time together at the lake.  

  We will have our club boats available when feasible, but other events will include cabin boat rides by fellow members.

  Hot dogs and snacks provided. BYOBeverages.        

  Please register if you plan to attend.  Always check our cancellations page at CLSASailing.org before driving out to the lake.  

  The May 30th Family Friday will be held at the Parnell Boat Access Area on Clinton Lake.

  
  

  Volunteers: please register as a volunteer.  
  

  RSVP yes/no from the announcement email and you will not receive further announcement emails specific to this event.  

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• Youth Sailing Camp volunteer

  • When
    Sat, July 26, 2025
  •  
    8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Parnell Boat Access Area

  Register

  To: Education Classes Volunteers

  If you would like to receive Education Classes group event invites and reminders (or opt out), update your group participation within your member profile in Wild Apricot.
  

  Please register as a volunteer and identify how you would like to assist. 

  Help is needed for the morning, afternoon session or both. We will provide a lunch and snacks for volunteers and participants at noon. 

  Set up for class will begin at 8:30. We should be finished putting away boats after the afternoon session by 4:30. 

  RSVP yes/no from within announcement email and you will not receive addition announcement emails for this specific event.  

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• Youth Sailing Camp

  • When
    Sat, July 26, 2025
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Parnell Boat Access Area, Clinton Lake State Recreation Area

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  We will be conducting our Youth Sailing Camp in July. Depending upon the number of students enrolled, the morning will be for students between ages 8 -12. The afternoon will be for teenagers.

  A barbecue lunch will be included for students and volunteers at noon. We hope that students from the parent child class and other CLSA young people will invite their friends to join them for a fun day of sailing at our lake.
  

  Tuition for this class is $25 for each child to attend. Parents can sign their child up for either the morning or afternoon session. The morning session starts at 9am and the afternoon session starts at 1pm.  

  In partnership with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, CLSA will be hosting the Youth Sailing Camp at the Parnell Boat Access Area on Clinton Lake.

  
  

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• Full Moon BBQ

  • When
    Sat, August 09, 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    CLSA

  New in 2024, CLSA is planning to have a Full Moon BBQ potluck.

  The charcoal will be burning, just bring something to grill, a dish to share, and come ready to have fun.

  We will have coolers filled with ice for anyone coming out to the lake earlier in the day.

  After dinner, members are encouraged to enjoy a moonlight sail. 

  
  

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• Venetian Night

  • When
    Sat, August 23, 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Clinton Lake Sailing Association

  Join us for CLSA's classic Venetian Night celebration!  Dock Walk, Dinner, and a night sail in boats decorated with lights.
  

  4:00pm - Cabin boats assemble at the dock

  5:00pm - Dock walk begins.  Cabin boat owners welcome guests on their boats to show off their rides.  A great opportunity to see different boats and meet new people.   

  6:30pm - Dinner is served.  Entree TBD
   + Please bring a side dish or a dessert item to share, if you can.

  You may opt out of dinner (but if you do so, please register for the event so we know you're attending).

   + Alcohol will not be provided.  Water, lemonade, and some other soft drinks will be provided

  7:41 pm - Sunset.  Cabin boaters decorate their boats with festive lights and invite friends for an evening sail off the dock and a parade of lights in the darkness (no moonlight).  Many cities around the world celebrate their own version of Venetian Night, modeled off the the popular boat parades in Venice, Italy.   

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Family Friday

  • When
    Fri, August 29, 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • Location
    Clinton Lake
  • Registered
    Be the first

  Register

  CLSA is excited to continue hosting Family Fridays. These events in 2025 will be slightly based on the location for each event. This event is perfect for parents with youth sailors to enjoy quality time together at the lake.  

  We will have our club boats available when feasible, but other events will include cabin boat rides by fellow members.

  Hot dogs and snacks provided. BYOBeverages.        

  Please register if you plan to attend.  Always check our cancellations page at CLSASailing.org before driving out to the lake.  

  Volunteers: please register as a volunteer.  
  

  RSVP yes/no from the announcement email and you will not receive further announcement emails specific to this event.  

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• U of I Kingfisher Regatta

  • Start
    Sat, October 25, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    Sun, October 26, 2025
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    CLSA

  The University of Illinois Sailing Team and CLSA are hosts to the annual Kingfisher Regatta for college sailors. Several schools will be guests for the weekend.

  CLSA members are needed for race committee.
  

  For more details contact: illinoissailing@gmail.com.
  

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