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ASA Certified Sailing Courses

All of our sailing instructors are American Sailing Association certified, ensuring the hands-on training and expertise you deserve.

Sailing Classes

Learn to sail

Learn To Sail

We have a variety of beginner and advanced level sailing classes taught by ASA-certified sailing Instructors. American Sailing Association. ASA Certification.

American Sailing

Certified Sailing Classes

Lake St. Clair Sailing School meets rigorous ASA standards which are internationally recognized.

Sailing Refresher Course

This Course is for those who already took a sailing class but they need a refresher course with a sailing captain to go over what they learned.

Sailing charters

Sunset Sailing

Set sail aboard one of our Catalina Sailboats for an experience you are sure to never forget. Sail into Lake St. Clair. This is the perfect date idea and one of the most romantic activities to do in Metro Detroit Area.

Day Sailing

Practice sailing or enjoy sailing with friends and family morning, noon, or sunset weekdays and weekends. Sailing is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and spend time with friends and family.

Moon rise Sailing

We specialize in providing a unique and unforgettable experience for our guests. Our experienced and knowledgeable crew will take you on Lake St. Clair during moon rise.

Captain's License

START YOUR USCG CAPTAIN'S LICENSE TRAINING TODAY

Our USCG approved captain’s license courses provide you with the education and know how to start your adventure. Our Deluxe Edition provide you with both digital and hardcopies of the materials along with navigational tools to help you master the material.

Coast Guard Approved | Boat Captain Courses

OUPV/SIX-PACK CAPTAIN'S LICENSE

The OUPV/Six-Pack is the most popular of the boat captain's license courses and is required for those who wish to operate fishing and sailing charters, run a dive boat, or offer sightseeing tours.

BECOME A LICENSED MASTER

The Master License allows you to operate Inspected Passenger Vessels. Ferry boats, harbor tour boats, sailing schooners, and whale watching boats are all examples of inspected vessels.

GET ENDORSED FOR TOWING OR SAILING

With an OUPV/Six-Pack or Master Captain's License, you can be endorsed for commercially assisting other vessels or to carry seven or more passengers on a sailing vessel.

Gift Cards Are available! Buy Mother's Day Gift Card, Father's Day Card, or Birthday Gift Card.

Online Sailing Classes

ASA-approved online courses available to all

In this time when you cannot get to the ocean or classes are not being held, the online alternative is ideal. Learn a few skills and get some certifications during this time while you are being asked to stay home.

ASA 105

Coastal Navigation

ASA 107

Celestial Navigation

ASA 117

Basic Celestial Endorsement

ASA 119

Marine Weather Endorsement

ASA 120

Radar Endorsement

American Sailing Association affiliated sailing schools now graduate and certify thousands of new sailors annually – sailors who learn faster, learn more and have more fun sailing in more new places.

The American Sailing Association is a group of sailors, sailing schools, and charter fleets. Our purpose is to bring organization and professional standards to the sailing industry. The association is dedicated to boating safety through education, to ensure that every sailor learns to sail properly and is able to prove the ability to sail. The heart of the ASA program is a comprehensive set of sailing standards, which are detailed in the ASA Sailing Log Book. 

These performance objectives allows sailors to be evaluated on their sailing knowledge and seamanship skills. But more importantly, through certification to these standards, the ASA provides the individual with a way to prove these abilities to rental and charter fleets throughout the country and around the world.

We Have Lots to Offer

Lake St. Clair Sailing School gives sailors of all experience levels an opportunity to become more competent and confident in their abilities. If you choose to venture beyond the sailing basics, we’ll expand your horizons by teaching you to navigate with electronics and with the stars. 

Become certified at advanced or offshore levels, and the world’s oceans will become your highways and by-ways. You can learn it all or select the things that interest you the most.

Have you ever dreamed of sailing? Maybe you would like to charter sailboats in the Caribbean? Or you hope to purchase your own boat and set sail? If that’s your dream, we can help you achieve it.

Lake St. Clair Sailing School, is an affiliate with the American Sailing Association. Our ASA Certified experienced instructors are sure to provide you with instructions and training necessary to succeed in your sailing lessons. 

Comprehensive, personalized and fun sailing instruction!

If you want to learn to sail or you just want to improve your sailing skills or even if you want to experience exhilarating sailing adventures, you have come to the right place!

ASA sailing books

Let's sail together!

Testimonials

Lake St. Clair Sailing School is Michigan’s leading sailing school for beginner through advanced sailing lessons and ASA Certification.

"This sailing school was incredible! This was my first sailing experience but won’t be my last! This is a great school for your certification!"
MM
"Had a great time learning to sail at Lake St Clair Sailing School. Our instructor, Jim Ferguson, was great... he made it fun and educational & made it easier than we expected..... looking forward to the next adventure with the school and hopefully Jim again !!....."
CM

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Wedding Anniversary Sailing

Wedding anniversary Sailing celebrate wedding anniversary on a sailboat Celebrating your wedding anniversary on a sailboat is a romantic and unique way to mark the special day. Start by booking

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Sunset Sailing

Sunset sailing Nothing is more relaxing that being on a sailing boat. Watch the sunset on a sailing boat on Lake St. Clair.   We offer private sailing cruises in Lake

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Graduation Party Sailing

Graduation Party Sailing Click Here to Reserve Celebrate your graduation with your family and friends on a sailing boat.  Party of six with an ASA Certified Experienced Captain for your

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Marriage Proposal on a Boat

Marriage Proposal Gorgeous proposal on a sailboat at sunset How to romantically propose on a sailboat?  Choose a romantic spot on the boat. Pick a spot that has a beautiful view

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Birthday Party Sailing

Celebrate Your Birthday on a Sailboat Celebrate your birthday with your friends on a sailing boat. Surprise your special friend with a birthday party. Plan a memorable Birthday party for

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