New sailors practice from 4 – 7 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Monday/Wednesday is for more advanced sailors.

At 6:30,  parent volunteers provide an after-practice meal for the sailors while the coaches debrief. You can partner with another family if you wish.

Drop off and pick up is always at the Sailing Center:

3206 Orchard Lake Rd
Orchard Lake MI 48324  

Base layers, boots, gloves, hat, dry suit and life jacket are needed. Also bring a change  of clothes from your school clothes to practice. 

Dry suits can be rented at signup, or  coach Jim sells a range of gear at a discount to CSS Members.

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NO! The bronze level membership is designed to teach you about the program and how to sail. If you have sailing experience, our coaches will assess whether to offer you a place at a higher level.

YES! Sailing is a non contact sport and sailors are taught how to sail safely before they are allowed to race.
Sailors are always supervised on the water and all of our coaches are trained in first aid. Our CEO – Dr Lynn Frikker – is also an Emergency Physician.

Yes, email us for more information, so we can understand your unique circumstances.

Drop off and pick up is at the Sailing Center 8:30 – 3:30-4pm

Regatta Schedule will be posted here.