Lake Davenport Sailing Club

Sailing for all in Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois

Combined Sailing Club and Sailing School Calendar

Upcoming events

    • 01/11/2024
    • 12/12/2024
    • 12 sessions
    • TBA


    • 05/26/2024
    • 08/25/2024
    • 8 sessions
    • Lake Davenport Sailing Club, 1255 E. River Drive, Davenport, IA. 52803

    Skipper meeting between 12:00 and 12:20

    Boats must be launched at at starting line at 12:55pm

    • 05/27/2024
    • 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Lake Davenport Sailing Club, 1255 E. River Drive, Davenport, IA. 52803

    Races at 10:30am and 2 races starting at 1:00pm

    • 05/27/2024
    • 09/01/2024
    • 8 sessions
    • Lake Davenport Sailing Club, 1255 E. River Drive, Davenport, IA. 52803

    Commodore Racing Series.  

    Skipper meeting between 12:00 and 12:20

    Boats must be launched at at starting line at 12:55

    • 05/29/2024
    • 08/28/2024
    • 14 sessions
    • Lake Davenport Sailing Club, 1255 E. River Drive, Davenport, IA. 52803

    Wednesday Night Racing!  

    Skipper meeting between 5 and 5:20pm.  Races start at 6pm

    • 06/03/2024
    • 06/08/2024
    • 6 sessions
    • Lost Grove Lake: https://maps.app.goo.gl/RGzuPMx7suvVtVm38
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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
    • Safety Aspects of Sailing: Physical Fitness, PFD’s, Attire
    • Environmental Awareness: Wind, Weather, Currents
    • Sailboat Elements: Sail Power, Boat Parts, Knots and Lines
    • Sailing Skills: Upwind, Downwind, Stopping, Docking
    • Emergency Skills: Capsize Recovery, Overboard Drill
    • Rules of the Road: Right of Way.


    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.

    • 06/08/2024
    • 09/07/2024
    • 16 sessions
    • Lake Davenport Sailing Club, 1255 E. River Drive, Davenport, IA. 52803
    Registration is closed

    Tiller time classes occur every Saturday from June 8th through September 14th 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"

    • 06/17/2024
    • 06/22/2024
    • 6 sessions
    • Lake Davenport Sailing Club: https://maps.app.goo.gl/LBJbnaZtkepww174A
    • 6
    Register

    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
    • Safety Aspects of Sailing: Physical Fitness, PFD’s, Attire
    • Environmental Awareness: Wind, Weather, Currents
    • Sailboat Elements: Sail Power, Boat Parts, Knots and Lines
    • Sailing Skills: Upwind, Downwind, Stopping, Docking
    • Emergency Skills: Capsize Recovery, Overboard Drill
    • Rules of the Road: Right of Way.


    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.

    • 07/15/2024
    • 07/20/2024
    • 6 sessions
    • Lake Davenport Sailing Club: https://maps.app.goo.gl/LBJbnaZtkepww174A
    • 7
    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
    • Safety Aspects of Sailing: Physical Fitness, PFD’s, Attire
    • Environmental Awareness: Wind, Weather, Currents
    • Sailboat Elements: Sail Power, Boat Parts, Knots and Lines
    • Sailing Skills: Upwind, Downwind, Stopping, Docking
    • Emergency Skills: Capsize Recovery, Overboard Drill
    • Rules of the Road: Right of Way.


    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.

    • 09/02/2024
    • 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Lake Davenport Sailing Club, 1255 E. River Drive, Davenport, IA. 52803

    Races at 10:30 am and 2 races starting at 1:00 PM

    • 09/02/2024
    • 10/27/2024
    • 8 sessions
    • Lake Davenport Sailing Club, 1255 E. River Drive, Davenport, IA. 52803

    Skippers meeting between 12 and  12:20

    • 11/03/2024
    • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Club House



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