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The diploma is earned. Now make some waves.
Celebrate graduation with the people who helped make it possible. Reserve a private sailboat for up to six guests and turn this proud milestone into three unforgettable hours on Lake St. Clair.
“It is all smooth sailing from here.”
Give their achievement a view as big as the future ahead.
Restaurant reservations and backyard parties are lovely—but a private graduation sail feels personal, relaxed, and genuinely memorable. Bring the graduate’s closest family and friends, step away from the crowds, and celebrate together under open sky.
- Space for meaningful conversation and candid photographs
- A scenic Lake St. Clair setting near Metro Detroit
- A private experience shared only with your invited group
- A professional captain managing the sailing and safety
Three hours designed for connection, celebration and great memories.
Your captain handles the boat while your group settles in, takes photographs and enjoys Lake St. Clair together.
Meet at the marina
Gather at Lambrecht Marina, meet your captain, board the Catalina and receive a brief safety orientation.
Set sail together
Leave the dock behind and enjoy the changing shoreline as the sails fill and your private celebration begins.
Celebrate the graduate
Share stories, take photographs and honor the achievement in an intimate setting with the people who matter most.
Return with a story
Arrive back at the marina with beautiful memories—and a graduation experience your group will keep talking about.
Everything you need for a beautifully simple celebration.
Choose a weekday or weekend and let the lake create the backdrop. Daytime and sunset sailing options make it easy to plan around ceremonies, family visits and dinner.
Lake St. Clair scenery
Freshwater views, open sky and the quiet motion of a sailboat create a celebration that feels removed from the everyday—without leaving Metro Detroit.
A naturally beautiful backdrop
Bring the cap, gown and diploma. The sails, water and evening light give the graduate’s photos a sense of movement, freedom and possibility.
Only your favorite people
With room for up to six guests, the experience stays intimate. Invite immediate family, closest friends, or the mentors who helped make the milestone possible.
Relax and celebrate. We will take care of the sailing.
Lake St. Clair Sailing School combines warm hospitality with professional seamanship, so first-time guests can feel comfortable from the moment they step aboard.
Planning your graduation sail
Need help choosing a date or timing the sail around the graduation ceremony? Call us and we will help you plan.
Speak With the SchoolThe private sailing experience is three hours—enough time to settle in, enjoy the lake, take photographs and celebrate without feeling rushed.
Your private party may include up to six guests. A captain and crew member are aboard in addition to your group.
Private sailing is available on weekdays and weekends. Sunset sails are generally 6:00–9:00 p.m.; during September, sunset sails are generally 5:00–8:00 p.m. Daytime celebrations may also be requested by email.
No sailing experience is required. Your captain manages the sailboat and provides a safety briefing so your group can simply enjoy the celebration.
Wear comfortable layers and secure, non-marking shoes. Bring sun protection and a light jacket for cooler evening temperatures. The graduate can bring a cap, gown and diploma for photographs.
Weather and sailing conditions are reviewed with safety in mind. Contact the school for the current weather and cancellation policy when making your reservation.
Their next chapter starts on the horizon.
Graduation dates fill quickly. Reserve a private sailing celebration for your family and friends on Lake St. Clair.
Reserve Your Graduation Sail
