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Day Sailing · Lake St. Clair · Metro Detroit
Trade the ordinary for an afternoon under sail.
Enjoy Lake St. Clair aboard a well-equipped Catalina 30 with an experienced, US Coast Guard-licensed captain. Relax with friends and family, practice your sailing skills, or simply spend a beautiful day on the water.
Choose Your Kind of Day
The lake meets you where you are.
A day sail can be peaceful, playful, educational, or celebratory. Tell us what you hope to get from the experience and we will help you make the most of your time aboard.
Relax and reconnect
Leave the traffic and daily routine behind. Feel the breeze, enjoy open-water views, and spend unhurried time with people you care about.
Practice your sailing
Already learning to sail? Let the captain know. When conditions allow, the outing can provide valuable time observing or practicing familiar skills.
Share the experience
Bring friends or family together for a memorable Michigan outing that feels entirely different from another afternoon on land.
Why Sail With Us?
A beautiful day starts with confidence.
From the captain at the helm to the condition of the sailboat, your experience is supported by professional standards and a genuine love of sailing.
Licensed captain aboard
A US Coast Guard-licensed captain is always on board to lead the sail and manage the vessel.
Well-maintained Catalina 30
Enjoy your outing aboard a well-equipped and maintained 30-foot Catalina sailing boat.
Professionally inspected
The sailboat is inspected by professional surveyors and the State of Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Your Day on Lake St. Clair
Simple from reservation to return.
Your captain handles the sailing plan according to conditions, allowing you to settle in and enjoy the experience from the moment you arrive.
Choose your date
Select a weekday or weekend reservation that works for your group.
Meet at the marina
Arrive at Lambrecht Marina and meet the captain at Lake St. Clair Sailing School.
Set sail
Leave the dock and enjoy Lake St. Clair under the guidance of your captain.
Return refreshed
Come back to the marina with new memories and a fresh view of Michigan.
Prepare for the Lake
What to bring.
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat
- A light jacket or extra layer
- Water and light snacks
- Comfortable, non-marking shoes
- A phone or camera for photographs
Lambrecht Marina
31300 North River RoadHarrison Township, MI 48045
Lake St. Clair Sailing School · Slip A3
Day Sailing Questions
Before you step aboard.
Contact us when you are planning a special occasion or need help choosing a date. Sailing schedules remain subject to safe weather and lake conditions.
Day sailing is available on weekdays and weekends by reservation. Contact the school if you need help finding a suitable date or time.
Yes. A US Coast Guard-licensed captain is always aboard to operate the vessel and guide the sailing experience.
You will sail aboard a well-equipped and maintained 30-foot Catalina sailboat that is professionally inspected.
Tell the captain about your sailing background and goals. When conditions and the captain permit, a day sail can provide time to observe or practice familiar skills.
Day sails depart from Lake St. Clair Sailing School at Lambrecht Marina, 31300 North River Road, Slip A3, Harrison Township, Michigan 48045.
The school and captain make safety-based decisions using current and forecast conditions. Review the cancellation policy for the current weather-rescheduling terms.
Your Lake Day Is Waiting
Come see Metro Detroit from under sail.
Reserve a weekday or weekend outing and enjoy Lake St. Clair with an experienced captain aboard a Catalina 30.
