Lake Davenport Sailing Club

Sailing for all in Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois

Combined Sailing Club and Sailing School Calendar

Upcoming events

  • Summer Series Races

    • 05/25/2025
    • 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • LDSC

    Races start at 1pm & 3pm


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  • Memorial Day Race Series & Commodore Race Series

    • 05/26/2025
    • 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • LDSC

    Races start at 10am, 1pm and 3pm


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  • Wednesday Night Race Series

    • 05/28/2025
    • 09/03/2025
    • 15 sessions
    • LDSC

    Race starts at 6pm

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  • RSVP for Basic Keelboat Class

    • 06/01/2025
    • 09/05/2025
    • Lake Davenport Sailing Club - https://maps.app.goo.gl/JAmLeSUSnQwqLkza7
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    The cost of the Course is $575

    This is a beginner course, no prior sailing experience is required. 

    The Class begins at the Lake Davenport Sailing Club for classroom and safety instruction. Within a few hours you will be departing from the dock at the Lake Davenport Sailing Club on a 25 foot keelboat.  Our instructional time is flexible to accommodate your schedule as well as river and weather conditions.

    The course includes: 

    • US Sailing certified course taught by a US Sailing certified instructor

    • 20 Hours of Hands on Sailing on the Mississippi River 

    • 1 year membership to the US Sailing organization 

    • 1 year social membership to Lake Davenport Sailing Club.

    • An instructional workbook for home study.

    • Upon successful completion of the written exam and demonstration of the required sailing skills on the water, you will receive a US Sailing Logbook with a certificate indicating your proficiency level.


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  • Summer Series Races

    • 06/01/2025
    • 08/24/2025
    • 7 sessions
    • LSDC

    Races start at 1pm & 3pm

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  • Class #1 Beginner Sailing Level 1

    • 06/02/2025
    • 06/07/2025
    • 6 sessions
    • Lost Grove Lake: https://maps.app.goo.gl/RGzuPMx7suvVtVm38
    • 8
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    Class #1 Beginner Sailing Level 1

    The Beginner Sailing Program curriculum includes:

    • 20 hours of land and on the water instruction
    • The “Learn Sailing Right” textbook is included
    • Sailboat Elements: Sail Power, Boat Parts, Knots and Lines
    • Sailing Skills: Upwind, Downwind, Stopping, Docking
    • Emergency Skills: Capsize Recovery, Overboard Drill
    • Associate Membership to Lake Davenport Sailing Club
    • Access to 2025 Tiller Time Events

      This class will likely be held at Lost Grove Lake but may be moved to Lake Davenport if conditions permit.

      If class is held on Lake Davenport which is Mississippi River Pool 15 east of lock and dam 15 there is a a manned safety power boat in the river at all times.

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    • Tiller Time 2025 (16 sessions for $200)

      • 06/07/2025
      • 09/20/2025
      • 16 sessions
      • Lake Davenport Sailing Club, 1255 E. River Drive, Davenport, IA. 52803
      Registration is closed

      Tiller time classes occur every Saturday from June 7th through September 20th for sailors wanting to get more independent sailing experience. The registration fee is $200 for the entire summer season. (Season Maybe shortened or extended based on River conditions)

      Sail Hunter 170's when sailing school not in session.

      Sail MC and C Scows when sailing school in session.

      Sail Keelboat (Blue Ray) if "keelboat ready"

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    • Commodore Race Series

      • 06/08/2025
      • 08/31/2025
      • 7 sessions
      • LDSC

      Races start at 1pm & 3pm

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    • Class #2 Beginner Sailing Level 1

      • 06/23/2025
      • 06/28/2025
      • 6 sessions
      • Lake Davenport Sailing Club: https://maps.app.goo.gl/LBJbnaZtkepww174A
      • 8
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      Class #2 Beginner Sailing Level 1

      The Beginner Sailing Program curriculum includes:

      • 20 hours of land and on the water instruction
      • The “Learn Sailing Right” textbook is included
      • Sailboat Elements: Sail Power, Boat Parts, Knots and Lines
      • Sailing Skills: Upwind, Downwind, Stopping, Docking
      • Emergency Skills: Capsize Recovery, Overboard Drill
      • Associate Membership to Lake Davenport Sailing Club
      • Access to 2025 Tiller Time Events

        This class will likely be held at  Lake Davenport  but may be moved to Lost Grove Lake if conditions require it.

        If class is held on Lake Davenport which is Mississippi River Pool 15 east of lock and dam 15 there is a a manned safety power boat in the river at all times.

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      • Class #3 Beginner Sailing Level 1

        • 07/14/2025
        • 07/19/2025
        • 6 sessions
        • Lake Davenport Sailing Club: https://maps.app.goo.gl/LBJbnaZtkepww174A
        • 8
        • Be the first
        Register

        Class #3 Beginner Sailing Level 1

        The Beginner Sailing Program curriculum includes:

        • 20 hours of land and on the water instruction
        • The “Learn Sailing Right” textbook is included
        • Sailboat Elements: Sail Power, Boat Parts, Knots and Lines
        • Sailing Skills: Upwind, Downwind, Stopping, Docking
        • Emergency Skills: Capsize Recovery, Overboard Drill
        • Associate Membership to Lake Davenport Sailing Club
        • Access to 2025 Tiller Time Events

          This class will likely be held at Lake Davenport but may be moved to Lost Grove Lake if conditions require.

          If class is held on Lake Davenport which is Mississippi River Pool 15 east of lock and dam 15 there is a a manned safety power boat in the river at all times.

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        • Labor Day Series

          • 09/01/2025
          • 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
          • LDSC

          Races start at 10am, 1pm & 3pm

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        • Fall Series Racing

          • 09/07/2025
          • 10/26/2025
          • 8 sessions
          • LDSC

          Races start at 1pm & 3pm

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        • Polar Bear Regatta

          • 10/03/2025
          • 10/05/2025
          • Lake Davenport Sailing Club


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