I have always wanted to learn to sail. The lesson was interesting and fun. The boat was clean and…read moreeveryone was very professional. Can't wait to go back for my next lesson.

From the owner: Lake St. Clair Sailing School is Michigan’s premier destination for hands-on, ASA-certified sailing…read moreinstruction. We specialize in taking beginner through advanced sailors out onto the water to build real confidence behind the helm. Our curriculum covers American Sailing Association certifications (ASA 101, 103, 104, and combo packages), USCG Captain’s License prep, weekly Friday evening student practice sails, and private sunset charters on Lake St. Clair. Whether you're stepping onto a sailboat for the first time or preparing for bareboat cruising, our courses focus on safety, solid sail theory, seamanship, and practical on-the-water sailboat handling.

I was able to experience a sunset sail on the Ovation yacht again for Sangria Sunset. This time the…read moreboarding and departure were from Downtown Detroit on the riverfront. Ooh wee! The sunset was beautiful. The night skylines were breathtaking on both the U.S. and Canada sides. The music was excellent. The band was very talented on the lower level and I got my hustle on with a little wobble on the upper deck with the DJ on the 1s & 2s. The staff was very nice from boarding to our departure. The staff was quick to retrieve empty plates and glasses. The Spanish inspired meal was delicious. From the Spanish Paella to the Spanish Flan and everything in between.

Ive been here 4/5 times. Its a good vibe per each experience. The staff is polite. They move…read morequickly and quietly. The captain goes over the safety precautions, rules & requirements. Each time was a private/reserved event. Drinks are cool for the most part. I never go wrong w/ an old fashioned. The brunch has nice avocado toast. The food is always fresh.

Had a fantastic experience for my friends 30th birthday. As a group of 4, we had the pleasure of…read morehaving Christian as our boat driver he was super knowledgeable about the area and was very very accommodating. I will definitely come back and recommend using Christian as your captain.

Beautiful October night sailing the Detroit River and Lake St. Claire. Cameron was a great Captain…read more He was engaging and fun to talk to, but also gave us space to be with the family. The sail was peaceful and exciting all at once. Gorgeous special event!

Bayview Yacht Club is a beautiful place to hold a private event. Our group had the Mackinaw Room…read morewith an outdoor patio right on the Detroit River. We got to watch the regatta right in front of the club. The food is excellent too. I had some of the best chips I've ever tasted. They must make them in-house. I hope to attend another event at Bayview Yacht Club soon.

Always a pleasure to be here. Good Food, generous Drinks and friendly Staff with a great view…read more June 2025 completed my 10th year as a active member. Looking forward to many more.

I love sightseeing with water views. The Diamond Jack River Tours are an option. The tours are…read moreaffordable and they have several boarding times from Thursday to Sunday during the summer. I will be doing another one before the summer is over!

We took a private tour of the Detroit River on the Diamond Jack's River Tours and it was positively…read morePERFECT; from beginning with making our plans with the office to the excellent time everyone one of our participants had. The boat was clean and comfortable, the food was great, the staff was outstanding. Definitely deserve 5 stars plus! And we will be back.

We are not rating the instructors, and from what we have read they are good; nor the experience we…read morewere not afforded. Our rating is entirely about the owner, ergo the business as a whole. The owner sent the following message that was buried within a booking confirmation e-mail the night before our 09:00 class: "I am emailing you because [name redacted] who is supposed to give you the sailing class tomorrow has tested positive for COVID. ... I have tried to find another captain but they were all had previous commitments. Would the following date be ok with you? 10/8/2022 Saturday and Sunday" We booked the two-day classes weeks in advance; arranged for time off work, and invested in the required/recommended clothing and equipment. The weather forecast for our classes was 9-10 knots and mid 80s. In my mind this was perfect sailing weather. The October 8th-9th classes were already on the school's schedule; and the forecast for those days was in the 40s, which would have been a very unenjoyable experience for us. Unforeseen events happen, and the instructor should focus on their health. I do not think anyone could reasonably argue otherwise. There are myriad reasons why an instructor may become unavailable; but the owner did not plan for a very common contingency. Who doesn't call their customer when they have to cancel something at the eleventh hour? This owner. Who doesn't make the slightest effort to try to find a mutually acceptable solution? This owner. The booking confirmation includes the following exact copy: "Cancellations: Full refund when you inform us by email 7 days before the class starts. 50% Refund when you inform us 3 days before the class starts. No Refund when you inform us 48 days before the class. Customers will also receive a full refund or credit in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances." Should the owner have apologized? It would have demonstrated some consideration. In conclusion: we received a full refund, but caveat emptor with Lake St. Clair Sailing School.

Bottom line: Highly recommended top notch ASA certified sailing school with great facilities and…read moreinstructors! I don't write a lot of Yelp reviews, but after spending a fun and educational weekend here getting my ASA 101/103 certifications, I wanted to pass along this review for others! I flew down from New York for four days and Susie (the owner) was really helpful in helping me plan my trip and getting me started on pre-sail reading. Quick note for anyone considering this school if you live outside the Detroit area - sign up early and Susie will try to help you find a place to stay in the marina itself (our very close). This is a family run sailing school (2nd generation) and the pride and care everyone on the team takes in teaching is very apparent as soon as you get here. Class sizes are small so you get a lot of hands-on time that you might not have in some other sailing schools. The boats are in great shape and well maintained. Lastly, the Marina where the schoola is based is an added bonus (swim after a long days sail!) and there are plenty of food/entertainment options for the evenings. Thanks to Susie, Ron, Michelle, Jim, and John!

Small sail loft. Always on time. We've used them for sail cleaning and maintenance and also to make…read morenew sail covers. Nice work. They give a good discount for off-season work too.

It's hard to explain why a person would be absolutely euphoric over boat canvas! I am. I had Kent…read moreSails make the canvas covers for My 28 foot Sea Ray. The workmanship is magnificent, the fit is EXTRAORDINARY. The design is light years ahead of the worn out covers that I took off the boat. This is a family business with a personal touch. It was a rewarding and amazing experience.

Wonderful experience for my teen. This will be his 3rd year, he is looking forward to advancing.read more

From the owner: Provide sailing instruction for children.read more