Crescent Sailing Association

REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER 2026

Crescent members -- February 1, 2026: Registration for Crescent members opens on February 1, 2026. Registration is first-come-first-served. We do not hold any advanced reservations. When you register your application will be put on a "temporary wait list" until we can verify your membership. After we verify membership, we will then process your registration and collect payment.

Non-Crescent members -- April 1, 2026: Registration for non-Crescent members opens on April 1, 2026. Registration is first-come-first-served. We do not hold any advanced reservations.

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.

DESCRIPTION

Inside classroom "shore" classes begin in May for all students. Tuesday, May 19, and Tuesday May 26, 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 8th and run for 11 weeks through August 23. 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.

Students are expected to be in attendance each week. If there is bad weather we will still meet for class inside the club house. We understand if you are out of town for work or vacation. Students have the opportunity for extra practice most Saturday mornings 8:30am - 11:30am.

This advanced sailing class includes:

• 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 19, 7:00 - 9:00pm: Classroom shore class, part 1, for all students (in club house).
• Tuesday, May 26, 7:00 - 9:00pm: Classroom shore class, part 2, for all students (in club house).
• Skip 1 week
• Tuesday, June 9 - August 18: Every Tuesday, 6:00 - 9:00pm, learning new skills each week (out on water, weather permitting).
• Most Saturday mornings, 8:30 - 11:30am: Extra practice sessions, will be confirmed each week.
• Sunday, August 23, 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 demonstrate sailing 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.

For any questions regarding this course, please contact the director at CSYC.ALtS@gmail.com