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Come join the Thistle Thursday tradition!
New sailor orientation is held at 5pm. We will rig and launch boats and have informal, practice races starting around 6pm. Following sailing, we will enjoy our traditional brat cookout.
To RSVP, look for the Thistle Thursday event in our Fleet 66 GroupMe or email clsa.ThistleFleet66@gmail.com.
It's time to get this year's sailboat racing started with the first distance race of the season!
This is event is an open club race for all CLSA member and visitors who are in good standing.
Please register online so we have a head count for those attending and to notify those planning to attend of any potential changes.
RC boat will be on the water by 12:30pm to start the race(s) in front of marina at 1pm. Race Committee will be monitoring VHF Channel 68 for any questions or concerns.
Arrrrrrrr B Darrrrrrrr! It be the Captain Morgan Race Weekend!
This is event is an open 2 day club race weekend and brunch open for all CLSA members in good standing and their guests.
Please register online so we have a head count for those attending and so we can notify you of any potential changes.
RC boat will be on the water in front of marina by 12:30pm to start the distance race(s) at 1pm. Race Committee will be monitoring VHF Channel 68 for any questions or concerns.
To register for the Sunday morning brunch, visit the social event here.
All 2026 CLSA members and their guests are welcome at the Captain Morgan Brunch which begins at 10. The Brunch is not just for those racing.
Brunch menu includes coffee, pancakes, sausage, and fruit. Please enter any dietary restrictions when you register!
Brunch will wrap up around 11:30 to allow time to prepare for the day's distance racing.
Save the Date!
The full moon has risen again! Come join us at Mascoutin Launch for an outdoor dinner. There should be ample dock space to sail over from the marina beforehand.
A variety of food will be available including a tailgate grill with brats and dogs. Bring your sides of choice to share if you'd like.
After dinner, members are encouraged to enjoy a relaxing evening sail with the club. Bring a flashlight to shine up your main sail if you don't have running lights.
It's the 1st Bouy race of the season!
This event is an open club race for all CLSA member and visitors who are in good standing.
Get your race on!
CLSA and Thistle Fleet #66 are proud to sponsor the Hike Out Regatta. We hope you'll join us for weekend of fun racing and friendship.
Please register if you plan to race.
While this is not a full moon, it is the (second) longest day of the year, which gives us an opportunity for evening sailing.
We will meet at Mascoutin Launch Area for a supper pot luck picnic. Bring something to grill and or a dish to share. Club will provide coolers stocked with ice and non-alchoholic drinks
After feasting, it will be time for an evening sail on the (second) longest day of the year, listening for owls and looking for shooting stars. Bring a flashlight to shine up your main sail!
The Mascoutin Launch is located at https://maps.app.goo.gl/5v8uU3i7ZXrBjsav5. We will meet around the finger docks between the launch ramp and the swimming beach.
CLSA is excited to host Family Fridays. This event is the chance for parents with youth sailors to enjoy quality time together at the lake. Come out and experience the joy of sailing and sharing sailing skills.
Sailing offered for Family Friday will be based on conditions on the day. Club boats may be available, but cabin boat rides offered by fellow CLSA members will be available.
Hot dogs and snacks provided. BYOBeverages.
Please register if you plan to attend. Always check our cancellations page at CLSASailing.org before driving out to the lake.
Google Maps link to Parnell Boat Access Area: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ThVZG8xCKdpSAjnLA
Volunteers: please register as a volunteer.
RSVP yes/no from the announcement email and you will not receive further announcement emails specific to this event.
Laser/Sunfish small boat buoy racing.
This event is buoy race for small single-handed sailboats open for all CLSA member and visitors who are in good standing.
Save the date! Activities to be determined
CLSA is excited to continue hosting Family Fridays. Sailing offered for these events in 2026 will be slightly based on the location for each event. This event is perfect for parents with youth sailors to enjoy quality time together at the lake. This is a great time to come out and experience the joy of sailing one last time before we prepare the boats for the off-season.
We will have our club boats available when feasible, but other events will include cabin boat rides by fellow members.
4:00pm - Cabin boats depart and begin to assemble at the docks.
5:00pm - Dock walk begins. Cabin boat owners welcome guests on their boats to show off their rides. A great opportunity to see different boats and meet new people.
6:30pm - Dinner!
+ Alcohol will not be provided. Water, lemonade, and some other soft drinks will be provided
7:41 pm - Sunset. Cabin boaters decorate their boats with festive lights and invite friends for an evening sail off the dock and a parade of lights in the darkness (no moonlight). Many cities around the world celebrate their own version of Venetian Night, modeled off the popular boat parades in Venice, Italy.
Laser Vs Sunfish!
This is event is a dedicated annual small boat club race for all CLSA member and visitors who are in good standing.
Save the date!
2026 brings the return of an old CLSA tradition for a cardboard boat regatta!
Help celebrate the back-to-school season with our treasured CLSA Pirate's Day featuring prizes, booty, and a pot luck feast, .
Materials are limited to corrugated cardboard, duct tape, and paint. Life jackets are mandatory even though the race will take place in shallow water with the CLSA Navy standing by to pull deserters who jump ship back to shore.
This is the CLSA championship of course racing.
This is the CLSA championship of distance racing.
Clinton Lake Sailing Association Fall Banquet and Business Meeting
Registration Deadline is Tuesday, November 3rd. Please RSVP today so we order the correct amount of food.
Sunday, November 8, 2026. Doors open at 5:00, dinner at 6:00, brief business meeting and annual awards to follow. 2027 CLSA Officers will be chosen by member vote at the business meeting. The slate of nominees will be emailed to all CLSA members; nominations may be made from the floor.
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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