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Race committee volunteers: please register for the event to sign up to volunteer for race committee.
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.
A few changes are required to our racing program this year.
1) Registration in advance is necessary if you plan to race. All CLSA members in good standing are allowed to skipper in CLSA club races.
2) The CLSA Race Notices will be the official notice board for the event. Signals made ashore will leverage electronic notifications to registered participants.
3) Because of limitations with boats launching from multiple locations, there is no planned competitor's briefing prior to the race.
4) Anticipated race course information regarding direction and course length(full or half) will be announced in the reminder email sent, typically the evening before the event. Changes will be announced on the water via VHF 68.
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.
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.
2025 Buoy Race Sailing Instructions
1) Registration in advance is necessary if you plan to race. All CLSA members in good standing are allowed to skipper in CLSA club races. Members, please log in to select the 'Skipper' option. Guest Skipper Registration is available for prospective, new members. Please email the membership chair (clsamembership@gmail.com) to receive a guest entry code.
4) Sailing Instructions will be posted in this event and the Notice Board when finalized. Any additional information to be conveyed by the Race Committee Chair or PRO will also be posted on the Notice Board and broadcast in a reminder email, typically the evening before the event. Changes will be announced on the water via VHF 68.
Course
We will race a leeward start course.
Schedule
1:00pm - First Warning Signal
More races to follow
3:00pm - Latest Warning Signal
Volunteers, please register for this event as a volunteer by clicking the 'register' button.
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.
Rain Date for October 18 Vicki Cup Triangle Race.
The University of Illinois Sailing Team and CLSA are hosts to the annual Kingfisher Regatta for college sailors. Several schools will be guests for the weekend.
CLSA members are needed for race committee.
For more details contact: illinoissailing@gmail.com.
Clinton Lake Sailing Association Fall Banquet and Business Meeting
Registration is open!
Sunday, November 9, 2025. Doors open at 5:00, dinner at 6:00, brief business meeting and annual awards to follow. 2025 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 Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano. 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
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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