First Lesson
Boat school is up and running at the Michigan Sailing Club. On May 2, instructor Stephen Adams, left, welcomed a dozen students to the first of his Tuesday evening sessions. The Saturday morning sessions...
Category: Lessons
82 or 62? Your Choice on Swim Test for New Members
82 or 62? Your Choice – Optional indoor Basic Sailing swim test and Water Safety class for May sailing classes This swim test/basic water safety class will include requirements for the MSC Basic Rating*...
Memorial Day Weekend Activities
Here’s what’s happening at the club this weekend: Friday night, 6pm-sunset Potluck/Cookout/BBQ Come out to the club Friday evening, bring a dish to pass or something to throw on the grill and enjoy eating...
2016 USSail Instructor Class
Hi Sailors, I know that the snow is still on the ground and our boats are under wraps, but the 2016 sailing season will be soon be upon us. Margie Graham has agreed to...
Trapezing Class at Saturday Boat School
As part of our Saturday Boat School, we regularly offer advanced sailing clinics. This class helped members understand the basics of trapezing. This is easier done with a group on dry land. It’s great...
US Sail Instructor Certification
Ten of our club members spent four 10+ hour days on May 14 thru 17 taking the US Sailing Level 1 Instructor course. It was four grueling days of chalk talks, land drills, water...
“So, I just joined the sail club… What do I do now?”
If you are new to Michigan Sailing Club, you might have a few questions: What do I do next? How do I learn to sail? What is the rating system? When can I take...
Meet Rob Compton, Instructor & Former Dockmaster
Rob has sailed boats most of his adult life. He holds a USCG LICENSE for Captain of 50 tons vessels with a sailing and Towing endorsement and near coastal, which is anything up to...
