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
Certified Sailing Classes
Lake St. Clair Sailing School meets rigorous ASA standards which are internationally recognized. We have a variety of beginner and advanced level sailing classes taught by ASA-certified sailing Instructors. American Sailing Association. ASA Certification.
Sailing Refresher Course
Have you taken a sailing course and are itching to get back on the water? Do you feel like your skills could use a little polish? This refresher course is designed for you!
ASA 101
$545
A Two-Day Class From 10am – 4pm
Learn the fundamentals of sailing keel boats of 30 ft. including sail theory, terminology, safety, basic chart work, rules of the road, man overboard drills, and much more. All instruction is aboard the boat. Students successfully completing this course will receive ASA certification. No previous experience is required.
ASA 103
Coastal Cruising
$595
A Two-Day Class From 9am – 5pm
Learn the fundamentals of coastal cruising and auxiliary sailing yacht during daylight hours. Subjects include rules of the road, required equipment, engines and troubleshooting, weather observations, heavy weather, basic navigation, and much more.
Prerequisite: ASA 101
ASA 101 And ASA 103
A Two-Day Class From 9am – 5pm
Learn The Fundamentals Of Sailing Keel Boats Of 30 Ft. In This Two Day Course. Instruction Includes Sail Theory, Terminology, Safety, Basic Cart Work, Rules Of The Road, Man Overboard Drills, And Much More. All Instruction Is Aboard The Boat. A Written Exam Is Required. Students Successfully Completing This Course Will Receive ASA Certification.
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
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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.
Catamaran Charters
are Available
Liveaboard Sailing Programs
The Live Aboard Sailing Course at Lake St. Clair Sailing School offers a comprehensive, immersive experience where students live and learn aboard a yacht for a full week, navigating through the stunning Caribbean waters. Whether on a sleek monohull or a spacious catamaran, these courses provide hands-on training in real-world conditions, covering essential skills like sailing techniques, navigation, safety protocols, anchoring, and onboard living.
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!
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Lake St. Clair Sailing School is Michigan’s leading sailing school for beginner through advanced sailing lessons and ASA Certification.
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Sailing And Motoring
Sailing and Motoring A vessel proceeding under sail which has her engine running shall exhibit forward where it can best be seen a conical shape, apex downwards.She shall exibit lights
Anchoring
Anchoring Lights (Colreg) Colreg rules. Lights during anchoring. Vessel of less than 50 m in length at anchor from sunset to sunrise and from sunrise to sunset in restricted visibility
Aground
Aground Aground, longer than 50 m Day sign (3 black spheres) Abeam, port side Ahead Astern Spread the loveTweet
Towing
Towing A power-driven vessel when towing shall exhibit: two masthead lights in a vertical line. When the length of the tow, measuring from the stern of the towing vessel to
Required Safety Equipment
For boats under 16 feet, this is required only at night; for boats over 16 feet, this is required both day and night. Different rules apply on small bodies of
