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.

Very friendly people, especially Connie in the sales office. Huge marina with every conceivable…read morerepair facility on site, including engine and fiberglass. They have covered slips, floating docks, standard slips and a lot of other amenities like a clean shower house and some picnic tables. Its a nice marina and the electric and water is included.

Very impressed with Safe Harbor marina. We bought a new boat this summer, and not only did the…read moreaccommodate us with a covered well, but their service team was outstanding. Every time I called for service, they jumped on it within 24 hrs and get it done. Formula 37

Excellent honest services on my boat for nearly 20 years. Recent engine rebuild turned out to be…read morebettrr than ecpected.

Just finished the Freedom Boat Club boating course. I highly recommend everyone who gets behind the…read morewheel of a boat to take this training. I am totally impressed with their concern and professionalism. Captain Paul is exceptional with his experience and extremely patient when instructing you. I met Steve, Travis and a couple others who work there, I could tell they all work well as a team. Great people, very nice boats, well worth the time and price.

I really like this Freedom location. Easy on and off the boat via the dock. No steep steps up to…read morethe boat. I like the restaurant options in the area. Of course, the Freedom people are always super helpful.

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!

Ken's marina has the best service of any fuel dock I've been to. There are always people to help…read moreyou in, and the dock has loads of room to make your approach and tie off. Several people have mentioned the burgers and dogs, they are really a nice treat to have on your way back out to the lake. The rest of the store has everything you need from beers, sodas, propane and snacks. I like Ken's for the nostalgic decor, friendly people and easy in and out. Their fuel prices are average compared to others in the area.

My all-time favorite gas dock. I just feel like the service is a notch above the rest. Also, the…read moregrilled burgers, hot dogs, and brats make for a great reason to make a pit stop during a day on the lake!

We had such an amazing day thanks to Boat Town Marina! Booking was very easy. Communication was…read moregreat. The boat was absolutely spectacular. It was very clean and very comfortable. We used it to go watch the airshow and could not have had a better day. I will absolutely be back!

Stay away from boat rentals at this marina. The lady that runs it screams obscenities at people who…read morelive on the river and does so when customers with children are onboard. Totally disrespectful to everyone nearby.

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.

This boat launch and small park are run by the city of St. Clair Shores but residents of any town…read morecan use it with no up charge. Boats and jet skis cost $10, effective August 2020 kayaks are now $5. Pedestrians or bikers without a boat are free. There is one porta potty in the parking lot. This is considered a US international border so the gate locks at 10 PM and there is a penalty if you are not out in time. Dogs are allowed in the fishing park and boat launch. Poop bags if you're lucky. There is a gate attendant to take your money and enforce rules. You are not Allowed to swim or wade here, nor would you want to because it is filthy. One mile south is the Edsel and Eleanor Ford house, bird island, and the grosse pointe woods park. This is the southernmost public boat launch until Detroit. It's kind of hard to find, drive east on 9 mile until you can't anymore. Drive between fishbones restaurant and the Mobil And keep going. If you feel like you are about to blow a tire from all the potholes, you are on the right track. I do not recommend kayaking in this area if there is northern wind above 5 miles an hour or southern wind above 10 mph. I also recommend getting off the water by 11 AM when the jet skis get out.

We love it here! We visit weekly to walk down to the end and watch all the boats and sit on the…read morerocks. A quiet place to walk your dog, jog, boat watch, or get some peace and sun! I don't own a boat but they get quite busy at times with 2 launches. The parking lot is huge and i think it's free but I'm not sure.