Detroit Community Sailing Center

Detroit Community Sailing Center The Detroit Community Sailing Center is a learn to sail program on Belle Isle in Detroit Michigan. I We teach youths, ages 10-17 to sail.

Challenge the Wind
Detroit Community Sailing Center's youth programs are called Challenge the Wind. By the end of a session participants will be able to safely sail without the assistance of the instructors. Taught by US Sailing Organization Certified instructors and other experienced staff. Participants will also get exposure to and learn the value of our rich Detroit marine environment. Beginni

ng and Intermediate Sailing:
Both sessions include Beginning and Intermediate instruction, depending on the participant’s experience level. Included:
• Use of sailboats
• “Learn Sailing Right” textbook
• Use of lifejacket
• US Sailing Organization Certified Instructor
• Certified Lifeguard
• First Responder/CPR Certified staff
• A light snacks every day
• Orientation and Graduation picnic

Knowing how to swim is preferred but not mandatory.

09/04/2026
At the Ambassador Cup race our Detroit Community Sailing display was a big hit, giving away all those life jackets, than...
08/31/2026

At the Ambassador Cup race our Detroit Community Sailing display was a big hit, giving away all those life jackets, thanks to the https://detroitcharterco.com and West Marine.

Best of all the event showed that sailing is accessible to everyone.

Loading up boats for our display at the Ambassador Cup Race Village at the Detroit Port Authority. Stop by Saturday an...
08/27/2026

Loading up boats for our display at the Ambassador Cup Race Village at the Detroit Port Authority. Stop by Saturday and say hi while you enjoy the race. These are 2 of our student built Optis. https://ambassadorcup.com

Today we left Belle Isle feeling a lot more prepared to address a medical emergency thanks to David Baskin, MD, and the ...
08/24/2026

Today we left Belle Isle feeling a lot more prepared to address a medical emergency thanks to David Baskin, MD, and the Henry Ford Hospital for putting on a first aid training session for our instructors and some of our students. Under the guidance of a number of physicians and EMS technicians, we got hands-on experience on how to treat a drowning child, remove an embedded fish hook, how to properly apply a splint, and even a tourniquet. David, one of our Adult Learn to Sail instructors, deserves a big thank you.

Help needed. We are still looking to acquire 2 used O’Pen BIC hulls. Some mean person stole one of our hulls right off ...
08/22/2026

Help needed. We are still looking to acquire 2 used O’Pen BIC hulls. Some mean person stole one of our hulls right off our dock. We have the sails and spars.

Kent Colpaert and the Detroit Charter Company made it a very special day for our Challenge the Wind youth sailors and in...
08/21/2026

Kent Colpaert and the Detroit Charter Company made it a very special day for our Challenge the Wind youth sailors and instructors aboard the Santa Cruz 70 Hydra. Many of them marveled at the size of the sheets and blocks compared to their Optis and Club420s. Thanks, Kent and Briana Burke.

Just a typical day on the island. Sailing, of course, water safety with capsize recover practice, Detroit YMCA "Detroit ...
08/04/2026

Just a typical day on the island. Sailing, of course, water safety with capsize recover practice, Detroit YMCA "Detroit Swims" session and style diving off the dock...having fun while learning to sail...

07/16/2026

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Picnic Way
Detroit, MI
48207

Telephone

+13134737793

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