Quad City Sailing School

Quad City Sailing School

        Sailing for all in Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois

  Learn to sail  

  Small Boat Level 1 Beginning Sailing Class 

“Aye Mate, come aboard… experience the joy, the freedom and the excitement of sailing!”



Register For 2025 Sailing Classes!

  • 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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    Register

    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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    • 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
      • Be the first
      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
      • 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.

        Show details

      • 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.

          Show details

        Take the tiller of a 17 foot Hunter Sloop and let the wind fill the sails. Plan to be sailing the very first day. You will find sailing a challenging and rewarding sport with lots to learn on shore and on the water. The course cost is $250 and includes instructional materials designed by the United States Sailing Association. Participants receive a total of 20 hours of instruction both on land and on the water. Participants must provide their own Coast Guard approved Type III or better Personal Flotation Device.

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