Crescent Sailing Association

WELCOME

Get ready to set sail on an exciting adventure with Adult Learn to Sail! Join us for a summer of non-stop fun and learning as you sail on the beautiful waters of Lake Saint Clair. This training is in-person and hands-on in the classroom and out on the water. It is hosted at the Crescent Sail Yacht Club located at 276 Lake Shore Drive in Grosse Pointe Farms. This course is designed for students with sailing experience and the ability to sail out of and into the harbor under sail. Our knowledgeable instructors will guide you through advanced concepts of sailing and help you improve on your basic skills.

Inside classroom "shore" classes begin in May for all students. Tuesday, May 13, and Tuesday May 20, from 7:00 - 9:00pm. Shore classes are in the main club house meeting room. These classroom sessions will provide a introduction to sailing, boat rigging, knot tying, safety and discussion of how the sailing classes will be organized.

Outside sailing "water" classes begin the week of June 9th and run for 11 weeks through August 24. Sessions begin promptly at 6:00pm and end at 9:00pm. Students are encouraged to stick around after class to share learning experiences. These are hands-on sessions. A new skill is taught each week. As students build their knowledge of sailing, confidence and competence will improve.

• Learning how to fly spinnakers,
• Sailing on large keel boats,
• Sailing on catamarans,
• Sail design,
• Use of sail shaping controls such as boom vangs, outhauls, cunningham's, halyards, and backstay adjustment,
• As well as racing strategies and tactics.

SCHEDULE

• Tuesday, May 13, 7:00 - 9:00pm: Classroom shore class, part 1, for all students.
• Tuesday, May 20, 7:00 - 9:00pm: Classroom shore class, part 2, for all students.
• Tuesday, June 10 - Tuesday, August 19: Every Tuesday, learning new skills each week.
• Most Saturday mornings, 8:30 - 11:30am: Extra practice sessions, will be confirmed each week.
• Sunday, August 24, 10:00 am - 4:00pm: Student regatta and party!

REQUIREMENTS AND PAYMENTS

• Prior sailing experience required, such as the Crescent Sailing Association Basic Sailing Couse or equivalent.
• Must be comfortable sailing on or have experience in Flying Scots, a 19-foot daysailer, and Cal20 keelboats.
• Must be able to sail out of and into the harbor under sail.
• Age: 18 years old or older.
• Students must provide their own USCG approved life jackets. No inflatable nor belt type floatation devices are allowed.

If you wish to pay by check, please select "Skip Online Payment" on the registration form and send checks to:

• Crescent Sailing Association, 276 Lakeshore Drive, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
• Checks from CSYC members may be put directly into the CSA box.