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Sunset sailing · Lake St. Clair · Metro Detroit
Sail into golden hour.
Step aboard a Catalina 30 for three unforgettable hours on Lake St. Clair. Relax with your favorite people, celebrate something meaningful or help sail as the evening sky changes around you.
Leave the ordinary at the dock
The most beautiful part of the day belongs on the water.
There is a moment when the afternoon softens, the water turns gold and the shoreline feels farther away. A sunset sail gives you time to slow down, reconnect and experience Lake St. Clair from an entirely different point of view.
Make the evening yours
Relax, celebrate or take the helm.
Your sunset sail can be peaceful, participatory or a little of both. The captain shapes the experience around conditions and your group.
Unwind together
Settle into the cockpit, enjoy the open-water view and leave traffic, errands and screens behind for a few hours.
Share the occasion
Create a memorable setting for a date, anniversary, birthday, graduation or simply an evening with good friends.
Join the sailing
When conditions permit, interested guests may help with a line or take the wheel under the captain’s direction.
Comfort starts with confidence
A relaxed evening, supported by professional standards.
From the captain at the wheel to the sailboat beneath you, every detail is centered on a safe and welcoming experience.
Your evening on Lake St. Clair
Simple from arrival to afterglow.
We take care of the sailing details so your group can focus on enjoying the lake.
Meet at the marina
Arrive at Lambrecht Marina, find Slip A3 and meet your captain before boarding.
Settle aboard
Receive a brief safety orientation and get comfortable in the Catalina 30 cockpit.
Sail golden hour
Enjoy the breeze, the changing light and the Lake St. Clair shoreline from the water.
Return after sunset
Head back to the marina as the last color fades and the evening settles over the lake.
A memorable setting
Some moments deserve more than another dinner reservation.
Reserve a sunset sail for the occasion—or simply because the evening is too beautiful to spend indoors.
Come comfortable
A little preparation makes the evening even better.
Lake temperatures and breeze can feel different after sunset. Bring a few simple essentials and arrive ready to relax.
Dress in layers
Bring a light jacket or sweater, even when the afternoon feels warm.
Wear boat-friendly shoes
Choose comfortable, secure, non-marking footwear suitable for moving aboard.
Bring your camera
Golden hour on Lake St. Clair creates a beautiful backdrop for natural photographs.
Keep it simple
Bring water and compact snacks if desired, and avoid bulky bags that take up cockpit space.
Important: All children 12 years of age and younger are required to wear a US Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device.
Sunset sailing questions
Before you set sail.
Everything you need to know before reserving your evening on Lake St. Clair.
Sunset sailing is normally offered from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Seasonal daylight, weather and private scheduling may affect availability.
You can reserve the Catalina 30 for your group and enjoy the experience with friends, family or someone special. Contact the school with questions about group size and current availability.
Yes. When conditions and the captain permit, interested guests may help with a line, take the helm or practice familiar sailing skills. Participation is optional, so you are equally welcome to relax and enjoy the view.
All children 12 years of age and younger must wear a US Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device throughout the sailing experience.
Call or text the school at (586) 770-2518. If the preferred date is not listed online, the school may be able to create another sailing time or suggest an available evening.
Meet at Lake St. Clair Sailing School in Lambrecht Marina, 31300 North River Road, Harrison Township, Michigan 48045, at Slip A3.
Your evening is waiting
Meet us where the water turns gold.
Reserve your preferred evening online, or call the school if you need a custom date or cannot find availability.
