Lake St. Clair Sailing School & Sail Club

Lake St. Clair Sailing School & Sail Club Lake St. Clair Sailing School has been certifying students to sail for over 35 years. We are an ASA

Clair Sailing School & Sail Club has been certifying students to sail for over 25 years. We are an ASA certified training facility that gives sailors of all experience levels an opportunity to become more competent and confident in their abilities. We offer American Sailing Association Certified Sailing Classes for all levels.

⛵ **Points of Sail** show how a sailboat moves in relation to the wind.From close-hauled to beam reach, broad reach, and...
07/18/2026

⛵ **Points of Sail** show how a sailboat moves in relation to the wind.

From close-hauled to beam reach, broad reach, and running, each angle changes how we trim the sails and control the boat. Understanding these points helps every sailor sail smarter, safer, and with more confidence.

**Sail with Confidence**

🌐 [www.lakestclairsailingschool.com](http://www.lakestclairsailingschool.com)
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The answer is: Any time you begin to move forward, the wind you feel changes direction to come from a direction more in ...
07/17/2026

The answer is: Any time you begin to move forward, the wind you feel changes direction to come from a direction more in front of you. (That’s what “apparent wind shifts forward” means) .... Think of a car, as the car speeds up you feel the wind more on your face. As the car speed up to 100 mph it is almost directly on your face even if the cross wind was sideways or even from behind. So in the example if the true wind was at B (what you feel when you are stopped) and then the boat speeds up to 5 knots, the apparent wind can not possibly be from your side - it must be from a direction more in front of the true wind. The only possible solution is that the true wind (the wind when the boat is stopped) must be coming from over behind your left shoulder (position A). As the boat speeds to 5 knots the apparent wind shifts to come from more from the front of the boat when it gets to 5 knots it is from abeam - if it shifted to say 10 knots then it would come from about B. If the boat sped to 100 mph, it would be coming from almost the bow.

⛵ THE WORLD IS BETTER UNDER SAIL 🌍Your next sailing adventure can begin anywhere in the world!Lake St. Clair Sailing Sch...
07/17/2026

⛵ THE WORLD IS BETTER UNDER SAIL 🌍

Your next sailing adventure can begin anywhere in the world!

Lake St. Clair Sailing School can help you find and book a sailboat or catamaran in destinations including:

🏝️ The British Virgin Islands
🇧🇸 The Bahamas
🇬🇷 Greece
🇭🇷 Croatia
🇮🇹 Italy
🇪🇸 Spain
🇹🇷 Turkey
🌊 The Caribbean—and many more!

Choose the charter experience that works for you:

⚓ Bareboat charter
👨‍✈️ Skippered charter
✨ Fully crewed yacht

Although we are based in Michigan, our charter services reach around the globe. We compare available yachts and help you find competitive options that fit your destination, schedule, group and budget.

📍 Michigan service. Global horizons.

Request your personalized yacht-charter quote today!

📞 (586) 770-2518
📧 [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
🌐 [www.lakestclairsailingschool.com](http://www.lakestclairsailingschool.com)

ASA 103Boat Handling: Managing larger, heavier , including steering by compass and maneuvering in close quarters (docki...
07/16/2026

ASA 103
Boat Handling: Managing larger, heavier , including steering by compass and maneuvering in close quarters (docking/marina work).
Sail Trim: Intermediate techniques, including managing , under way, and handling heavier weather.
Systems : Operating auxiliary inboard or outboard engines, electrical systems, and fuel systems.
& Safety: Basic navigation, chart reading, anchoring techniques, and man-overboard recovery drills.Conditions: The course prepares you for sailing during the day in moderate and sea conditions.

Michigan summers are short—make this sunset unforgettable. 🌅⛵Sail Lake St. Clair during the golden hour, when the sky gl...
07/15/2026

Michigan summers are short—make this sunset unforgettable. 🌅⛵

Sail Lake St. Clair during the golden hour, when the sky glows, the water sparkles, and the evening breeze feels perfect.

Bring your friends, family, or someone special and enjoy a relaxing three-hour sunset sail aboard our Catalina 30.

📍 Lake St. Clair
🕕 Sunset Sailing: 6:00–9:00 PM
📞 Reserve your sail: (586) 770-2518

July dates fill quickly—book your golden-hour escape today.

Hoisting a radar reflector aloft—typically up a backstay or flag halyard—is a great way to ensure smaller vessels are vi...
07/15/2026

Hoisting a radar reflector aloft—typically up a backstay or flag halyard—is a great way to ensure smaller vessels are visible on ship radar. The process involves assembling a bridle, positioning the reflector correctly (the "catch rain" position), and securing it tightly to prevent swinging in heavy winds

Address

31300 N. River Road
Harrison Township, MI
48045

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 9pm
Tuesday 6am - 9pm
Wednesday 6am - 9pm
Thursday 6am - 9pm
Friday 6am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 9pm
Sunday 9am - 9pm

Telephone

+15867702518

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