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• Thistle Thursday

  • Start
    Thu, April 30, 2026
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  • End
    Thu, September 24, 2026
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  • Schedule
    22 sessions
  • 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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• July - Small Boat Intro to Sailing Class

  • Start
    Sat, July 11, 2026
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  • End
    Tue, July 21, 2026
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    Parnell Boat Access Area, Clinton Lake State Recreation Area

  Discover the joy of sailing with our upcoming "Learn to Sail Small Boats" class! Whether you're seeking a fresh challenge or a relaxing way to spend your free time, this five day class offers the perfect blend of classroom learning and hands-on experience. You'll start with a classroom session to build on your sailing basics, followed by four on-the-water sessions where you put sailing theory into action. Best of all, the classroom session is completely free — making it easier than ever to start your journey.

  The on-the-water training will be on Lasers and Sunfish which are single-person boats. 

  Successful completion of this course will result in CLSA Certification, which allows members to sail the club small boats.  Our course on the water sessions will be held from 6:00-8:00 pm on Monday & Tuesday evenings over 2 weeks. 

  Class Schedule

  Saturday, July 11 (Classroom; if not already completed)

  Monday, July 13
  Tuesday, July 14
  Monday, July 20

  Tuesday, July 21

  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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• Small Boat Tuesday

  • When
    Tue, July 28, 2026
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • Location
    Parnell Boat Access Area

  Small Boat sailors are invited to sail our small boats (lasers and sunfish) on Tuesday nights.  Assistance will be available to help newer small boat sailors while more experienced small boat sailors appreciate the opportunity to go sailing and mentor new sailors. Plan to begin rigging boats at 5:30. Fleet boats will be assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis at the lake. Please register and include your phone number, as we will cancel if very few or zero sailors sign up.

  
  

  Don't forget to join the Small Boat Fleet conversation by signing into groups.google.com and searching for the CLSA-Laser-Fleet-Forum.

  Small Boat Tuesday will be held at the Parnell Boat Access Area on Clinton Lake.

  
  

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• Small Boat Tuesday

  • When
    Tue, August 04, 2026
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • Location
    Parnell Boat Access Area

  Small Boat sailors are invited to sail our small boats (lasers and sunfish) on Tuesday nights.  Assistance will be available to help newer small boat sailors while more experienced small boat sailors appreciate the opportunity to go sailing and mentor new sailors. Plan to begin rigging boats at 5:30. Fleet boats will be assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis at the lake. Please register and include your phone number, as we will cancel if very few or zero sailors sign up.

  
  

  Don't forget to join the Small Boat Fleet conversation by signing into groups.google.com and searching for the CLSA-Laser-Fleet-Forum.

  Small Boat Tuesday will be held at the Parnell Boat Access Area on Clinton Lake.

  
  

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• Family Friday

  • When
    Fri, August 07, 2026
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • Location
    Clinton Lake - Parnell Boat Access Area

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  CLSA is excited to continue hosting Family Fridays. Sailing offered for these events in 2026 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.  This is a great time to come out and experience the joy of sailing one last time before we prepare the boats for the off-season.

  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.  

  Google Maps link to Parnell Boat Access Area: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ThVZG8xCKdpSAjnLA

  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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• CLSA Laser/Sunfish Beer Can Race #2

  • When
    Sat, August 08, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Clinton Lake Illinois

  Registration is closed

  Laser/Sunfish small boat buoy racing.

  This event is buoy race for small single-handed sailboats open for all CLSA member and visitors who are in good standing. 

  Please register online so we have a head count for those attending and to notify those planning to attend of any potential changes.

  RC boat will be on the water by 12:30pm to start the race(s) in front of marina at 1pm.  Race Committee will be monitoring VHF Channel 68 for any questions or concerns. 

  
  

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• Club Social

  • When
    Sun, August 09, 2026
  •  
    4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Clinton Lake

  Save the date! Activities to be determined

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• August - Small Boat Intro to Sailing Class

  • Start
    Mon, August 10, 2026
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  • End
    Tue, August 25, 2026
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    Parnell Boat Access Area, Clinton Lake State Recreation Area

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  Discover the joy of sailing with our upcoming "Learn to Sail Small Boats" class! Whether you're seeking a fresh challenge or a relaxing way to spend your free time, these six day class offers the perfect blend of classroom learning and hands-on experience. You'll start with two classroom sessions to build on your sailing basics, followed by four on-the-water sessions where you put sailing theory into action. Best of all, the classroom sessions are completely free — making it easier than ever to start your journey.

  The on-the-water training will be on Lasers and Sunfish which are single-person boats. 

  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 5:30 to 7:30 pm on Monday & Tuesday evenings over 3 weeks.

  Class Schedule

  Monday, Aug 10 (Classroom)

  Tuesday, Aug 11 (Classroom)

  Monday, Aug 17
  Tuesday, Aug 18
  Monday, Aug 24

  Tuesday, Aug 25

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

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• Small Boat Tuesday

  • When
    Tue, August 11, 2026
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • Location
    Parnell Boat Access Area

  Small Boat sailors are invited to sail our small boats (lasers and sunfish) on Tuesday nights.  Assistance will be available to help newer small boat sailors while more experienced small boat sailors appreciate the opportunity to go sailing and mentor new sailors. Plan to begin rigging boats at 5:30. Fleet boats will be assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis at the lake. Please register and include your phone number, as we will cancel if very few or zero sailors sign up.

  
  

  Don't forget to join the Small Boat Fleet conversation by signing into groups.google.com and searching for the CLSA-Laser-Fleet-Forum.

  Small Boat Tuesday will be held at the Parnell Boat Access Area on Clinton Lake.

  
  

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• Venetian Night

  • When
    Sat, August 22, 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Clinton Lake

  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 depart and begin to assemble at the docks.

  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!

   + 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 popular boat parades in Venice, Italy.   

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• CLSA Laser/Sunfish Challenge

  • When
    Sun, August 23, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Clinton Lake Illinois

  Registration is closed

  Laser Vs Sunfish!

  This is event is a dedicated annual small boat club race for all CLSA member and visitors who are in good standing. 

  Please register online so we have a head count for those attending and to notify those planning to attend of any potential changes.

  RC boat will be on the water by 12:30pm to start the race(s) in front of marina at 1pm.  Race Committee will be monitoring VHF Channel 68 for any questions or concerns.  

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• Pirates' Day Cardboard Boat Race

  • When
    Sat, September 05, 2026
  • Location
    Clinton Lake

  Save the date!

  2026 brings the return of an old CLSA tradition for a cardboard boat regatta! 

  Help celebrate the back-to-school season with our treasured CLSA Pirate's Day featuring prizes, booty, and a pot luck feast, . 

  Materials are limited to corrugated cardboard, duct tape, and paint. Life jackets are mandatory even though the race will take place in shallow water with the CLSA Navy standing by to pull deserters who jump ship back to shore.

   

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• CLSA Annual Herding Cats

  • When
    Sat, October 03, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Clinton Lake Illinois

  Registration is closed

  Get your race on!

  This is event is an open club race for all CLSA member and visitors who are in good standing. 

  Please register online so we have a head count for those attending and to notify those planning to attend of any potential changes.

  RC boat will be on the water by 12:30pm to start the race(s) in front of marina at 1pm.  Race Committee will be monitoring VHF Channel 68 for any questions or concerns.  

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• CLSA Fall Banquet and Business Meeting

  • When
    Sun, November 08, 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    Lake of the Woods Pavilion, 109 S. Lake of the Woods Rd, Mahomet, IL 61853

  Clinton Lake Sailing Association
  Fall Banquet and Business Meeting

  Registration Deadline is Tuesday, November 3rd. Please RSVP today so we order the correct amount of food.

  
  Sunday, November 8, 2026. Doors open at 5:00, dinner at 6:00,  brief business meeting and annual awards to follow.  2027 CLSA Officers will be chosen by member vote at the business meeting.  The slate of nominees will be emailed to all CLSA members; nominations may be made from the floor.  

  Members, please sign in to register for this event.  Payment is required at time of registration. Please register as soon as possible to help us with food planning.  

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