MICHIGAN SAILING CLUB

Member Learning FAQ

PROSPECTIVE & NEW MEMBERS

  1. WE ARE NOT A SAILING SCHOOL

  2. All learning opportunities are for club members only.
  3. If you want to earn your BASIC RATING:
    1. Make sure you’re dues are paid, and;
    2. Click here to start, monitor your email and your JUNK folder, and WE will contact you.

POLICY

Non-members are NOT eligible to sign up or apply for ANY Learning Opportunities. If you are basing your decision to join the Club contingent upon being able to participate in a specific Learning Opportunity, we will not do that and thus, we are probably not the right fit for you. If you want to participate, become a member, we would love to have you.

BASIC RATED MEMBERS

  1. Congratulations on earning your Basic Rating!
  2. ALL further learning opportunities offered are LISTED on our website.
    • If it is not listed on the website, it is NOT available.
    • Monitor our website and/or subscribe to our “Announcement” list for all updates.
  3. We encourage you to practice your sailing skills and start working on your Helm Rating.
  4. Please also come and help with Saturday Instructor Learning and Lunch.

LEARN SAILING RIGHT

Our learn to sail book is “Learn Sailing Right” and is available for purchase to members for $10.

SATURDAY LUNCH

After instructing ceases at noon, we usually gather as a group to enjoy a meal together. Bring $5 and stay and hang out with us. If you are willing to buy food for the lunch, the club will reimburse you for the cost of preparing food, buying food from a store, or ordering out. It’s up to you what you want to bring. We can suggest something if you are unfamiliar with the process. The person supplying lunch eats at no charge!

IN GENERAL

Clinics and small lesson groups may be offered at a variety of levels suitable for members working towards ratings of Basic, Helm, or Skipper. Topics may include: proper rigging, proper sail trim, knots, racing tactics, spinnaker use, trapeze use, boat repair, first aid, and others.

Questions about evaluating your sailing ability, questions or issues regarding our sailing can be answered by a tour guide when you come.

We hope to see you out at the lake!

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