2021 registration is OPEN! Please review our outlined polices, procedures and FAQ's for Summer 2022.
Summer 2020 gear is in stock! Visit our registration storefront for gear details and to order. Price does not include shipping. Merchandise will be available for pickup the week of your sailing lesson.
Our learn-to-sail program gives many students their first opportunity at command of a boat. Students earn self confidence and responsibility as they learn small boat handling skills. Sail Charlevoix students who continue in the program gain experience in a structured environment where young adults exhibit leadership that inspires the next generation of program leaders and beyond. It is an every year occurrence that students transition from learning (Seaman, Mate, Skipper) to leading (Junior Leaders) to teaching (instructors).
Scholarship dollars are made available from generous individual donations from Sail Charlevoix supporters, parents and alumni. While it is our goal to ensure every sailor has an equal opportunity to enjoy our programs, scholarship funding is not unlimited. Scholarships will be awarded based on the funds available at any given time, a demonstration of financial need, and the child’s desire to learn to sail.
Due to the limited number of scholarships available, applications are requested as soon as possible. Full scholarship details and guidelines can be found on our application, but please contact us with any questions.
Morning Sessions: 9:30am - 12:15pm | Afternoon Sessions: 1:15 - 4pm
Special Dates: No class Friday, July 1 at Boyne City
June 23 - Pizza Picnic at noon (Please bring your drink.)
Family Sailing sessions are for families who are signed up for sailing classes that specific week or for families of students who have already completed a week in our current season. This will be an excellent time to practice skills learned in a relaxed, unstructured environment. No formal instruction offered, but we will have safety instructors present to lend a hand and offer assistance if needed. NOTE: Student must be a Seaman 1st or have an experienced sailor in their crew. (Of Seaman 3rd-1st, Seaman 1st is the highest level.)
$75 per boat. Limit four (4) per boat. Weather permitting.
Morning Sessions: 9:30am - 12:15pm | Afternoon Sessions: 1:15 - 4pm
Special Dates:
July 4 & July 19 - No class
July 19 - "Regatta" (no classes)
August 2, Potluck Picnic @ Charlevoix, Depot Beach, 6:00pm
Our learn-to-sail program gives many students their first opportunity at command of a boat. Students earn self confidence and responsibility as they gain boat handling skills. Lessons include sailing terminology, knot-tying skills, safe sailing lessons, racing skills and much more.
Our racing program starts by honing dinghy skills and can help transition the student as far as they want to go. Sessions focus on specific racing skills and techniques with classroom instruction to review strategy, tactics and rules. Short practice races allow for ample coaching opportunities.
Our adult program has successfully provided newer sailors the opportunity to comfortably handle their own boat. We tailor these sessions to the individual. Whether getting on a dinghy for the first time or refreshing good sailing habits, our instructors are there to provide the experience desired.
