Start today! Watch this 25-minute video and then go to sailboatinstructor.com to register and take a short quiz to earn your Part 1 certification to be eligible to participate in Sea Leg Saturdays. It's free!
Formal sailboat instruction is not currently offered the Clinton Marina Sailing Club location but is offered at Commodore Decatur Yacht Club, just 35 minutes south of Clinton Lake Marina.
You can join Commodore Decatur Yacht club as an Association Member (only $100/year) and take advantage of free instruction and coaching every Saturday all season long. You'll learn on a Compaq 16 and can graduate to sail on a fast and fun Hobie 16 or a stable and relaxing San Juan 21. Once qualified, members can check out boats for free anytime or continue sailing on Saturday and work with coaches to develop skills and build confidence. Visit saildecatur.org for more information.
The Flying Scot the primary racing boat of the Clinton Marina Sailing Club. Club-owned Flying Scots are maintained for member use at both Commodore Decatur Yacht Club and Clinton Marina Sailing Club. Skippers are always looking for crew and regatta organizers always get last minute-requests from traveling skippers in need of crew. Crewing is a great and affordable way to enjoy sailing and how you can get invited to race in regional and national regattas without having to buy a boat.
We help make connections with skipper and crew. Email Dan at clintonmarinasailing@gmail.com if you would like to participate in sail with us on Wednesdays at the Clinton Lake Marina and we'll provide free instruction and coaching on the Flying Scot on Saturdays at the Commodore Decatur Yacht Club.
On Wednesday nights, our most accomplished regatta racers make it a point to sail with beginner and immediate skippers. We also provide free coaching on Saturdays at the Commodore Decatur Yacht Club for recreational racers who want more time on the tiller. Qualified skippers can check out a Flying Scot and enjoy some quality practice or just go for a relaxing sail to get even more tiller time.
Adult Sail Camp is an intensive learn to sail weekend for Sea Leg Saturdays sailors and aspiring Wednesday night beer can racers who want to fast track their learning and development. Learn from championship racers. The weekend culminates in a Sunday afternoon Beer Can Race.
We help racers learn rules and tactics in a fun and relaxing way and at your pace through sailboatinstructor.com.
When you are ready to buy a sailboat, we have a team of experienced boat buyers to help find you the perfect boat for your budget.
6599 Sailboat Rd, Weldon, Illinois 61882, United States
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Clinton Lake Marina is putting together the details for sailboat slip options for 2025. If you are interested in renting a sailboat slip, a 50% deposit will be required. Those who sign up for the wait list, you will be provided all slip and pricing details directly from the marina. 2025 pricing for a slip with a lift is expected to be aligned with the price of the smallest powerboat slip ($1554/yr). Final pricing is coming together now and slips are expected to be available in the sailing harbor for the start of the 2025 sailing season.