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To: Education Classes Volunteers
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Volunteers: please click register and register as a volunteer!
Class Schedule
Monday July 15 (Classroom)
Tuesday July 16 (Classroom)
Monday July 22 Tuesday July 23 Monday July 29
Tuesday July 30
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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 class is FREE for those who only sign up for the classroom portion. 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 in the CLSA pavilion from 6:00-8:00 pm on Monday & Tuesday evenings over 3 weeks.
NOTE: We are located in Central Illinois, not to be confused with Clinton Lake in Kansas!
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.
Volunteers, please register for this event as a volunteer by clicking the 'register' button.
Click here for sailing instructions
Sailing Instruction Supplemental
VHF Channel 68
Course
We will race a leeward start course.
Schedule
12:00pm - Competitors Meeting
1:00pm - First Warning Signal
More races to follow
3:00pm - Latest Warning Signal
Starting Groups & Class Flags
Start 1
Flying Scot Flag
Boats with portsmouth rating >= a Flying Scot, except Holder 20.
Cabin Boats, 420, Laser, Sunfish, Flying Scot, Holder 20
Start 2
Thistle Flag
Boats with a portsmouth rating < than a Flying Scot.
C Scow, MC Scow, Thistle, cats.
Time Limits
Mark 1 Time Limit Time limit for the first boat to pass Mark 1 is 30 minutes.
Race Time Limit Time limit for the first boat to sail the course and finish is 70 minutes.
Finishing Window Time limit for boats to finish after the first boat sails the course and finishes is 20 minutes.
Shortened Course
If we shorten the course and a slower boat races a shorter course than other boats in mixed fleet handicap racing, we adjust the finish time as if the slower boat sailed the full distance.
If we shorten the course and a slower boat races a shorter course than other boats of the same make and model, the boat that sails the shorter course will be scored behind all boats that sail the longer course.
Protests
A racer intending to file a protest must report their intention to the race committee before the warning signal of the subsequent race, or before the race committee leaves their station for shore if the incident occurred during the final race of the day.
Enhance your fun, knowledge and skills sailing with Fleet 135 on Wednesday evenings on the strong, stable and well manufacturer supported Flying Scot.
Our focus is helping develop better sailors with better boat handling by utilizing casual racing and practice drills.
Interested to sailing with us? Contact Dan Leach for more information. fleet135captain@gmail.com
Thistle Thursday offers weekly informal sailing and short practice races to work on boat handling and is open to all skill levels!
New to Thistle Thursday? No worries, we provide a brief boat orientation before sailing and try to pair up new sailors with an experienced skipper.
If you are interested in sailing on Thistle Thursday, email clsa.thistlefleet66@gmail.com so you can be added to the weekly mailing list and get a boat assignment.
Planned schedule:
Check cancellations before heading to the lake.
Please direct your questions to Gerry Christman and Fleet 66 and for any additional information.
Let’s trailer our boats to another body of water and sail together. Join Sail Safari - Using your boat to actually go somewhere is very different than sailing in circles. Staying at a different anchor every night, seeing the shoreline reveal and pass, being on the same tack for hours and actually navigating, is a profoundly better experience. Last year we went to Green Bay Wisconsin. This year's destination will be in response to member feedback. Johnny Robinson
Cabin Boat Captain
clsabigboats@gmail.com
Don't forget to join the Small Boat Fleet conversation by signing into groups.google.com and searching for the CLSA-Laser-Fleet-Forum.
This unique on-the-water opportunity is designed to provide a memorable experience that will motivate newcomers and prospective members to continue sailing. Participants will learn with an instructor on a sailboat provided by CLSA. This two-hour lesson is offered to adults (limit 1x) for only $25.
To: Laser/Sunfish Sailing group If you would like to receive Laser/Sunfish Sailing event invites and reminders (or opt out), update your group participation within your member profile in Wild Apricot.
Volunteers: Please register as a volunteer.
Calling all Laser/Sunfish sailors! Join us at CLSA for a fun afternoon of beer can racing. We'll meet in the pavilion at 12noon and start racing around 1pm. Our club sunfish and lasers are available on a first-come-first-served basis. Owners of sunfish/lasers are encouraged to bring your own boat.
Please register if plan to attend. Always check the cancelations page at CLSASailing.org before driving go the lake.
Members of the Laser/Sunfish Sailing group will receive an event announcement email. Those who do not RSVP yes or no (see announcement email) may receive multiple announcement emails.
To: Distance Racing group
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Distance Racers, we're looking forward to another fun day of distance racing. We hope you can join us!
Race committee volunteers: please register for the event to sign up to volunteer for race committee.
Racers, please register if you plan to race. Competitors should meet in the pavilion at 12:00noon. Racing starts at 1pm.
Distance Racing Sailing Instructions
Members of the Distance Racing group will receive an event announcement email. Those who do not RSVP yes or no (see announcement email) may receive multiple announcement emails.
Calling all Laser/Sunfish sailors! Join us at CLSA for a club racing. We'll meet in the pavilion at 12noon and start racing around 1pm. Our club sunfish and lasers are available on a first-come-first-served basis. Owners of sunfish/lasers are encouraged to bring your own boat.
To: Family Fridays group
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CLSA is excited to continue hosting Family Fridays. This event is perfect for parents with youth sailors to enjoy quality time together at the lake. Sail together on your own boat or let the kids try sailing on our small boats. 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.
RSVP yes/no from the announcement email and you will not receive further announcement emails specific to this event.
The Glow in the Dark Regatta is hosted by CLSA and Fleet 135 and attracts more than 40 racing teams. Skippers, please register on regatta network once you've secured crew.
The racers of the Glow will be offering free adult rides to guests on Friday Sep 13 at 6pm. To register for a free ride, please click here.
To: Thistle Sailing group
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CLSA and Thistle Fleet #66 are proud to sponsor the Painkiller Regatta. We hope you'll join us for weekend of fun racing and friendship.
Notice of Race.
Please register if you plan to race.
Members of the Thistle Sailing group will receive an event announcement email. Those who do not RSVP yes or no (see announcement email) may receive multiple announcement emails.
This registration form is only for Non-Regatta participants to join the Thistle Painkiller Regatta Dinner. All CLSA is welcome! $15 per meal (Steak or Portabella options) will be collected at the event. RSVP requested by Tuesday, September 19th.
Painkiller Day 2 - Sunday Races
The Vicki Cup Distance Race is a 1-day distance racing format. Trophies are awarded to winning cabin boat and the winning dinghy based on corrected time (handicap). Racers will meet at 12noon.
The Vicki Cup Buoy Race is a 1-day around-the-buoys racing format. Trophies are awarded to winning cabin boat and the winning dinghy based on corrected time (handicap). Racers will meet at 12noon.
Buoy Racing Instructions
Members of the Buoy Racing group will receive an event announcement email. Those who do not RSVP yes or no (see announcement email) may receive multiple announcement emails.
More details to be added.
If you have suggestion or questions, please contact Harbor Master, Dick Hanson at dickwhanson@aol.com or call 309.242.0629. Thank you for your participation and hard work!
Clinton Lake Sailing Association Fall Banquet and Business Meeting
Sunday, November 12, 2023. Doors open at 5:00, dinner at 6:00, brief business meeting and annual awards to follow. 2024 CLSA Officers will be chosen by member vote at the business meeting. The slate of nominees has been emailed to all CLSA members; nominations may be made from the floor.
Lake of the Woods Pavilion 109 S. Lake of the Wood Rd, Mahomet, IL 61853 (At main entrance to park, follow signs to pavilion)
Cost: $30/person Members please log in before registering
Food will be from Black Dog Barbecue: Pulled pork, catfish, and sides. Sheet cake for dessert. Please contact the event organizer if you have dietary restrictions we need to know about.
NO BAR SERVICE: BRING YOUR OWN ALCOHOL. Soft drinks will be provided.
There will be a silent auction! Bring items to be auctioned off, with the proceeds going to CLSA.
We must vacate the building by 9:00 sharp, so we'll start winding down about 8:00.
Please contact Tom Johnson (tomjohnson914@gmail.com) or Stacy Gloss (stacygloss@gmail.com) with any questions.
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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