ILYA Dinghy Week
The Clear Lake Yacht Club is hosting ILYA Dinghy Week in partnership with the Inland Lake Yachting Association (ILYA), bringing sailors from across the region to Clear Lake.
This multi-day regatta features several championship fleets racing throughout the week, including:
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Opti Championship, July 24-26
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X Boat Championship, July 26-29
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Melges 15 Championship, July 29-August1
Each fleet races on its own course, so you’ll see activity on the water throughout each day as different groups compete during Dinghy Week.
For many sailors, this is a highlight of the summer racing season. For families, it’s a great chance to experience competitive sailing in a welcoming, community-focused setting.
If you’re new to regattas, expect a mix of scheduled race times and downtime between races, which means there is plenty of time to explore Clear Lake and enjoy your stay!
Schedule
A few important (and fun) details and times to note for the upcoming Dinghy Week Regatta. Please remember to check the ILYA site for updates to the Notice Board and Notice Of Race.
Friday July 24th
12:00 to 4:00 Registration for Optis
3:00 Mandatory Opti Coaches Meeting
3:30 RWB Fleet Competitor’s Breifing
5:00 RWB First Race Warning
Saturday July 25th
8:30 Green Fleet Competitor’s Briefing
9:30 RWB First Race Warning of Day
10:00 Green First Race Warning of Day
12:00 RWB Lunch on Water
12:00 Green Lunch @ CLYC
Social event @ CLYC following racing
Sunday July 26th
9:30 RWB First Race Warning of Day
10:00 Green First Race Warning of Day
12:00 Lunch @ CLYC
2:00 Opti Awards Presentation @ CLYC
3:00 to 8:00 X Boats rig and leave boats on trailers @ CLYC
4:00 to 7:00 Gyro Dinner @ CLYC
5:30 Mandatory Coaches Meeting
6:30 Opening Ceremonies for X Boats @ City Park Bandshell
7:00 Competitor’s Briefing for X Boats @ Bandshell
Monday July 27th
8:00 to 12:00 X Boat Registration & Launching
11:00 Lunch @ CLYC
1:00 First Race Warning of Day
5:00 to 7:00 Taco Bar Fundraiser Dinner for the Clear Lake Sailing Center
Tuesday July 28th
10:00 First Race Warning of Day
12:00 Lunch @ CLYC
6:00 Social Event @ Surf Ballroom
Wednesday July 29th
10:00 First Race Warning of Day
12:00 Lunch @ CLYC
4:00 Awards Presentation for X Boats @ CLYC
M15 rigging & staging evening of July 29th with Racing on the 30th, 31st & 1st
Date and Time
Friday Jul 24, 2026 Saturday Aug 1, 2026
Friday - July 24, welcome Opti sailors Racing Sat. and Sunday Monday - July 27, welcome X boat (Grand March, in the Clear Lake City Park.) Sailors, racing Tues. and Wed. Thursday - July 30, welcome M15 sailors, racing Friday & Sat.
Location
CLYC (Clear Lake Yacht Club)
Fees/Admission
ILYA membership, and registration through the ILYA.org website.
Contact Information
Clear Lake Yacht Club
641-357-8001
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205 Main Ave., Clear Lake, IA 50428 – (641) 357-2159 – info@clearlakeiowa.com