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Private birthdays on Lake St. Clair
Trade the party room for open water.
Celebrate a birthday with the people who matter most during a private, captain-led sail on Lake St. Clair—fresh air, beautiful views, and three unforgettable hours together.
- Up to 6 guests
- 3-hour private sail
- Weekdays and weekends
Make their day feel different
A birthday celebration with a horizon instead of four walls.
Friends together
Bring your favorite people together for conversation, laughter, lake views, and a celebration that never feels crowded.
A true surprise
Tell them you are going for a drive—then reveal a private sailboat waiting at the marina for their birthday.
Family memories
Celebrate a parent, sibling, or special family member with uninterrupted time together in a beautiful Michigan setting.
A gift for your partner
Turn their birthday into a romantic sailing date with sunset light, music, and a lake all around you.
Easy to enjoy
Your captain sails. Your group celebrates.
Lake St. Clair Sailing School provides the Catalina 30 sailboat and captain for your special occasion. You can relax, take photos, enjoy the view, and spend real time with your guests.
- Private sailboat for your birthday group
- US Coast Guard licensed captain aboard
- Scenic sailing from Harrison Township
- Available on weekdays and weekends
- Sunset or requested daytime options
The experience at a glance
Everything you need for a celebration that feels effortless.
The boat, captain, route, and sailing are handled for you. Bring your people and the personal touches that make the birthday theirs.
Enough time to settle in, sail, celebrate, and capture the memories.
Six birthday guests, plus the captain and crew aboard.
September sunset sails generally shift to 5–8 PM.
A well-equipped and professionally maintained sailing boat.
Four simple steps
From birthday idea to lake-day memory.
Choose the date
Check availability online or call about a weekday, weekend, sunset, or special requested time.
Invite your crew
Plan a group of up to six guests and decide whether the sail will be a surprise.
Add personal touches
Bring a small cake, favorite snacks, a playlist, or secure boat-friendly decorations.
Make a wish underway
Step aboard, relax with your guests, and let Lake St. Clair become part of the celebration.
Personal, safe, and easy
We handle the sailing. You bring the birthday personality.
The sailing experience
- US Coast Guard licensed captain
- 30-foot Catalina sailing boat
- Route and sailing operations
- Required safety equipment aboard
- Help planning the best time for your group
The celebration
- A small, easy-to-serve birthday cake
- Favorite snacks and refreshments
- A birthday playlist for the sail
- Phone or camera for group photos
- Secure, boat-friendly decorations
Please discuss food, drinks, and decorations with the school in advance. Avoid loose confetti, glitter, or anything that may enter the lake.
Choose the mood
One lake. Three ways to celebrate.
Sunset celebration
Warm light, changing skies, and evening views create a naturally special birthday atmosphere.
Daytime sailing
Ask about a daytime charter for relaxed lake views, photos, and a celebration built around your schedule.
Moonrise option
When scheduling allows, a full-moon evening adds a beautiful and unexpected ending to the birthday.
Reserve their birthday sail
The best birthday present may not fit in a box.
Check sailing availability online, or contact Lake St. Clair Sailing School to plan a surprise, milestone birthday, or requested daytime celebration.
Helpful answers
Plan the party before you leave the dock.
For surprise logistics or a requested sailing time, contact the school directly.
The standard sailing charter is three hours.
The sailboat accommodates up to six guests, plus the captain and crew.
Sailing is available on weekdays and weekends, subject to the booking calendar and appropriate sailing conditions.
Sunset sailing is generally from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. During September, it generally shifts to 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Yes. Day sailing or another time may be requested by emailing lscsailingschool@gmail.com. Availability varies.
No. A professional captain handles the sailing so your group can focus on enjoying the birthday celebration.
Safety and comfortable sailing conditions come first. The school monitors the weather and can discuss the appropriate next step if conditions are not suitable for the scheduled charter.
Make this year the one they remember
Candles at the dock. Memories under sail.
Surprise a friend, celebrate a family member, or give your partner three beautiful hours on Lake St. Clair.
