Are You an Experienced Sailor? Fast-Track Your ASA Certifications This Summer! Are you an experienced sailor ready to take the helm on your own charter? Don’t wait—get certified in just three days with Lake St. Clair Sailing School’s Fast-Track ASA Course! This summer, we're offering a unique opportunity for seasoned sailors to fast-track their American Sailing Association (ASA) certifications—ASA 101, 103, and 104—in a single 3-day course. This is your chance to gain the credentials needed to charter a sailboat confidently and independently. Who This Is For This intensive course is designed specifically for experienced sailors who are comfortable handling a sailboat and want to become certified to charter one. If you've got…

Looking for Sailing Drills? We’re excited to announce two opportunities to enhance your sailing skills this coming season! You can choose between enrolling in the ASA 111 Certification Course (perfect for advancing your technical knowledge and certification) or joining our weekly 3-hour Friday Sailing Practices (ideal for honing on-water techniques and teamwork). Whether you’re aiming to level up your credentials or simply enjoy regular practice, both options offer fantastic ways to grow as a sailor. Registration links are below—secure your spot today! Let’s make this season unforgettable! Friday Sailing Practice Refine Fundemental Sailing Skills This session serves as a dedicated practice platform, designed to solidify and refine the fundamental sailing skills acquired in ASA 101. Participants will engage in hands-on…

Performing a figure 8 man overboard (MOB) maneuver is a critical sailing technique to rescue a person in the water while accounting for wind and drift. Upon shouting “Man Overboard” and deploying flotation devices, immediately assign a crew member to maintain visual contact. To initiate the figure 8, Enhanced Man Overboard (MOB) Recovery Technique: Beam Reach Maneuver Immediate Actions Upon "Man Overboard!" Turn to a Beam Reach: Immediately steer the boat to a beam reach (wind perpendicular to the boat). This establishes a controlled point of sail to execute the recovery. Activate GPS MOB Marker: Press the MOB button on your GPS/MFD to mark the victim’s location. Assign a Dedicated Spotter: Ensure the…

Student Sailing Practice Every Friday from 6 pm to 9 pm This is simply training for evrything learnt in ASA 101 praciticng Tacking jybing and figure 8 man overboard. mimumum booking 3 students. Book Now This session serves as a dedicated practice platform, designed to solidify and refine the fundamental sailing skills acquired in ASA 101. Participants will engage in hands-on drills focusing on essential maneuvers like tacking and jibing, ensuring smooth and efficient transitions. Furthermore, the crucial skill of executing a figure-eight man overboard recovery will be thoroughly rehearsed, fostering confidence and competence in handling emergency situations. This focused training environment provides an opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical setting,…

Lake St. Clair Sailing School has been helping students learn to sail for the last 30 years. Our captains are experienced and US Coast Guard Captains and American Sailing certified instructors. We offer a variety of courses for families, from beginner to advanced. Why learn to sail as a family? Sailing is a great way to bond with your family and create lasting memories. It's also a great way to get some exercise and enjoy the outdoors. When you learn to sail as a family, you'll all be working together to achieve a common goal. This can help to strengthen your family bond and create a sense of teamwork. What courses do you…