A better sailing experience
Experience the Thrill of Sailing at Clinton Lake
A better sailing experience
About Clinton Marina Sailing club
Our Story
Clinton Marina Sailing Club is an auxiliary of the Commodore Decatur Yacht Club. CMSC was established in 2025 to ensure the continuity of marina-based sailing programs and regattas at the Clinton Marina following the exit of the Clinton Lake Sailing Association. We offer Learn to Sail Days and we are proud to host the Glow in the Dark Regatta and weeknight Beer Can Racing. CMSC works in cooperation with Flying Scot Fleet 135, Clinton Lake Marina & Campground, Shore House Bar & Grill, and 32 Marine.
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Sea Leg Saturdays
Learn to Sail: 4 Lesson Package
Sea Leg Saturdays
Beginner instruction and coaching takes place just 40 min to the south at our parent club Commodore Decatur Yacht Club on Lake Decatur. We offer a free introductory sailboat ride for prospective members and complimentary instruction and coaching every Saturday for members (only $100/year), all season long. Once you develop your "sea le
Beginner instruction and coaching takes place just 40 min to the south at our parent club Commodore Decatur Yacht Club on Lake Decatur. We offer a free introductory sailboat ride for prospective members and complimentary instruction and coaching every Saturday for members (only $100/year), all season long. Once you develop your "sea legs", you will have the option to race with Flying Scot fleet on Clinton Lake. Visit saildecatur.org today and sign up for a free no-obligation sailboat ride and see where the wind takes you.
Beer Can Racing
Learn to Sail: 4 Lesson Package
Sea Leg Saturdays
Clinton Marina Sailing Club works in cooperation with Flying Scot Fleet 135 to host Beer Can Racing at Clinton Marina on Wednesday and Thursday nights. After you've developed your Sea Legs on Sea Leg Saturdays, getting on a sailboat for beer can racing is as easy as signing up and showing up, and checking in with our coordinator for your
Clinton Marina Sailing Club works in cooperation with Flying Scot Fleet 135 to host Beer Can Racing at Clinton Marina on Wednesday and Thursday nights. After you've developed your Sea Legs on Sea Leg Saturdays, getting on a sailboat for beer can racing is as easy as signing up and showing up, and checking in with our coordinator for your boat assignment. Our most accomplished racers are assigned to help coach beginner and intermediate racers. The goal is always to have fun and get better. Beer can racing is a casual, social, and relaxed form of sailboat racing. It's a great way for both experienced and novice sailors to enjoy the sport, focusing on fun and camaraderie rather than intense competition. If you have questions about racing with the Flying Scots, email us at fleet135racing@gmail.com.
Learn to Sail: 4 Lesson Package
Learn to Sail: 4 Lesson Package
Learn to Sail: 4 Lesson Package
The Commodore Decatur Yacht Club and Clinton Marina Sailing (an auxiliary of the Commodore Decatur Yacht Club) are offering an 4-lesson learn to sail package for only $195. Stay dry and comfortable on a 19' Flying Scot with a experienced teacher on board showing you the ropes. This affordable and flexible option includes four on-the-water
The Commodore Decatur Yacht Club and Clinton Marina Sailing (an auxiliary of the Commodore Decatur Yacht Club) are offering an 4-lesson learn to sail package for only $195. Stay dry and comfortable on a 19' Flying Scot with a experienced teacher on board showing you the ropes. This affordable and flexible option includes four on-the-water sessions (each 2 hours) and allows you to schedule to your sessions at your convenience on Saturdays at Lake Decatur, Sundays at Clinton Lake, or select Mondays and Tuesdays at either lake. This learn to sail opportunity will leverage the free courses at sailboatinstructor.com and will require students to complete one of the 4 online courses before each lesson. For more information and to purchase: https://saildecatur.org/Learn-to-Sail-Lessons
Recreational Sailing
Learn to Sail: 4 Lesson Package
There are no organized sailing activities for recreational sailors at Clinton Lake, but that is only because recreational sailors generally prefer relaxation, less structure, and fewer rules. Clinton Lake is a great place to escape is go for a casual sail, especially with the introduction of the brand-new Shore House Bar & Grill. Our pare
There are no organized sailing activities for recreational sailors at Clinton Lake, but that is only because recreational sailors generally prefer relaxation, less structure, and fewer rules. Clinton Lake is a great place to escape is go for a casual sail, especially with the introduction of the brand-new Shore House Bar & Grill. Our parent club Commodore Decatur Yacht Club offers complimentary access to recreational sailboat options on Lake Decatur, our club boat options on Clinton Lake are currently limited to racing for now. If you are thinking about buying a sailboat and rent a slip at the marina, contact Clinton Marina and Campground.
Camaraderie
Camaraderie
You don't need to be a member of our sailing club to hang out with us at our "clubhouse". After we enjoy some fun on the water, we like to congregate at the Shore House Bar & Grill. If you are a new slip renter, there is unofficial group chat with a small handful of other slip renters, that is not affiliated with the marina or any club,
You don't need to be a member of our sailing club to hang out with us at our "clubhouse". After we enjoy some fun on the water, we like to congregate at the Shore House Bar & Grill. If you are a new slip renter, there is unofficial group chat with a small handful of other slip renters, that is not affiliated with the marina or any club, to help you more easily get connected with other sailors at the marina.