Quad City Sailing School

⚓ US Sailing Accredited

A program of the Lake Davenport Sailing Club

Support the Quad City Sailing School

Since 1962, volunteers have been the backbone of sailing education on the Mississippi. Your time and generosity keep our US Sailing–accredited program accessible to sailors of every age and background in the Quad Cities.

The Quad City Sailing School is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit — all donations are tax-deductible.

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How Your Donation Helps

Every dollar goes directly toward keeping our boats in the water and our students on the river.

Fleet Maintenance

Our fleet of training boats needs ongoing care — hull repairs, rigging replacements, and safety equipment upgrades to keep every vessel seaworthy.

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Facilities & Equipment

From life jackets and safety gear to clubhouse upkeep, your support keeps our waterfront ready for students, instructors, and race committee alike.

Every contribution makes a difference:
$50 – Provides a new life jacket for the training fleet
$100 – Supplies new rigging and hardware for a training boat
$250 – Helps maintain a Hunter training boat for a season
$500+ – Funds a major equipment upgrade or safety gear overhaul

Volunteer With Us

Not all contributions come with a dollar sign. We’re always looking for people willing to lend a hand.

Work Parties

Help with seasonal boat prep, dock repairs, grounds maintenance, and getting the waterfront ready for the sailing season.

Sailing Instructors

Experienced sailors can volunteer as instructors or teaching assistants for our First Sail, Small Boat, and Keelboat courses.

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Race Committee

Help run races by crewing the committee boats, managing signals and marks, or assisting with scoring on race days.

Interested in volunteering? Reach out to us at School@LDSC.org and let us know how you’d like to help.

Ready to Make a Donation?

Use the form below to make a one-time or recurring gift. Thank you for helping us keep sailing alive on the Mississippi.

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