Lake of the Woods Sailing Club, Locust Grove, Virginia
ABOUT US
Founded in 1979 the Lake of the Woods Sailing Club promotes all classes of sailing through sponsored races, the Junior Sailing Camp, educational clinics and the camaraderie that comes from wind and water.
Flying Scot Fleet #160 is an organized fleet recognized by the Flying Scot Association. While not organized, there is a large Sunfish Fleet on the lake which participates in all club sponsored events. Other boat classes too numerous to list are also represented in our club.
Not all of our members have a boat but are interested in the sport and often crew
in the club sponsored races.
We meet informally the third Wednesday of the month in the Lake Clubhouse for drinks and sea stories. Spouses and non members are welcome and encouraged to attend. Every December there is a seasonal luncheon and our Annual Meeting is held in the Spring,
Officers for 2026 are:
Commodore Dan Kilgore
Vice Commodore Dan McFarland
Treasurer Carol Donohue
Secretary Ginger Hilleary
Handicapper Richard Chitty
Junior Sailing Chair Dan Mcfarland
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Gary Close Immediate Past Commodore
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2026 RACE SCHEDULE
SPRING RACES Start April 18
Schedule
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April 18-1,2,3
May 2-4,5,6
May 9-7,8,9
May 16-10,11,12
May 23-13,14,15
May 30-Make Up Race Day (if needed)
FALL RACES Start September 5
Schedule
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Sept. 5-1,2,3
Sept. 12-4,5,6
Sept. 19-7,8,9
Sept. 26-10,11,12
Oct. 3-13,14,15
Oct. 10-Make Up Race Day (if needed)
REGATTA
Saturday, April 25
The Annual Lake of the Woods Sailing Club Invitational
This Invitational is open to Flying Scots and Sunfish. Breakfast is provided by the club with a Pizza Lunch after. Many use this race as a tuneup for the upcoming season.
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'ROUND TURTLE ISLAND
CHALLENGE RACE
August 22, 2026
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​​​This race, unique to Lake of the Woods, challenges any sailor to go the length of the course rounding Turtle Island at the South end of the lake. Shallow water and close quarters add to the excitement!
Survivors end the day with a cookout at a member's home.
2026 SUMMER SAILING CAMPS
June 15-19
June 22-26
LOW Sailing Club takes great pride in our junior sailing camps.
Young sailors learn sailing basics and gain hands-on experience with boats provided by the Club.
TO REGISTER: Contact Dan Mcfarland at danmcfarland1@comcast.net
REGISTRATION FORMS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE AT THE HOLCOMB BUILDING
FEE: $320/SESSION (max. 12 sailors/session)
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We are also in need of CIT's-Contact Dan Mcfarland if interested
FIND US
Lake of the Woods Sailing Club
PO Box 1114
Locust Grove, VA 22508
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Please email one of the following:
Commodore Dan Kilgore
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Vice-Commodore Dan Mcfarland danmcfarland1@comcast.net
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Past Commodore Gary Close g57close@aol.com
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Join Us!
Social meeting every 3rd Wednesday at the Clubhouse
(4:30 until whenever)