Lake Davenport Sailing Club

Sailing for all in Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois

Combined Sailing Club and Sailing School Calendar

Upcoming events

  • Summer Race Series

    • 05/24/2026
    • 08/23/2026
    • 8 sessions
    • LDSC
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  • Commodore Race Series

    • 05/25/2026
    • 08/30/2026
    • 8 sessions
    • LDSC
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  • Wednesday Night Race Series

    • 05/27/2026
    • 09/02/2026
    • 15 sessions
    • LDSC
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  • Tiller Time

    • 05/30/2026
    • 08/29/2026
    • 9 sessions
    • Lake Davenport
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    Tiller Time is subject to weather conditions.

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  • Basic Keelboat Class

    • 06/01/2026
    • 08/31/2026
    • 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 associate membership to Lake Davenport Sailing Club.

    • Access to QCSS Tiller Time

    • 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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  • Class #1 Beginner Sailing Level 1

    • 06/01/2026
    • 06/06/2026
    • 6 sessions
    • Lost Grove Lake: https://maps.app.goo.gl/RGzuPMx7suvVtVm38
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    • 7 registrants
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    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

      • 06/22/2026
      • 06/27/2026
      • 6 sessions
      • Lake Davenport Sailing Club: https://maps.app.goo.gl/LBJbnaZtkepww174A
      • 0
      • 8 registrants
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      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

        • 07/13/2026
        • 07/18/2026
        • 6 sessions
        • Lake Davenport Sailing Club: https://maps.app.goo.gl/LBJbnaZtkepww174A
        • 0
        • 6 registrants
        Join waitlist

        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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        • Fall Race Series

          • 09/06/2026
          • 11/01/2026
          • 9 sessions
          • LDSC


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        • Labor Day Race Series

          • 09/07/2026
          • LDSC
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        • Polar Bear Regatta

          • 10/10/2026
          • 10/11/2026
          • LDSC
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