HOW DO I JOIN A SAIL?
Click here and follow the instructions.

HOW DO I RSVP TO EVENTS & TO SAIL?
Fill out a Membership Application so that you can RSVP for our events and to go sailing with us after paying the membership dues.

WHAT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DOES THE LAKE MICHIGAN SAILING CLUB PROMOTE?
The Lake Michigan Sailing Club observes a variety of safety policies to help protect sailing crew and boat owners. We require that all crew wear U.S. Coast Guard approved personal flotation devices (i.e., life vests.) Use of alcohol or other intoxicants is not allowed until sailing is over for the day. All boats have all safety gear required by the U.S. Coast Guard for recreational boats and all boats in our fleet undergo a U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Safety Check, conducted by a certified Vessel Safety Examiner.

WHAT IS A REGULAR MEMBERSHIP?
A “Regular” membership is for one individual. Regular members pay dues via “Membership Annual Fees” available to Regular members after they login through the Member Portal.  The dues for a regular individual membership is $125 per year.

WHAT IF I WANT MY FAMILY TO SAIL WITH ME?
A “Family” membership is open to persons who are members of a domestic unit living at the same address. Families pay dues via “Membership Annual Fees” available to Regular members after they login through the Member Portal.. The dues for a family membership is $175 per year.

HOW DO I JOIN THE CLUB IF I AM A BOAT OWNER?
Boat owners, follow the steps to joining, and you will be contacted to go over separate procedures for completing the sign-up process.

CAN I INVITE A GUEST TO GO SAILING WITH ME?
Yes. Only paid members are allowed to invite a guest to go out sailing.

HOW CAN I BRING A GUEST WITH ME?
If you have someone who would like to go out sailing with you, please have them use the “Membership Registration” on our website and follow the instructions to join as a Guest.

WHAT IF THERE ARE TOO MANY PEOPLE THAT RSVP FOR A SAIL?
Paid members are given the first chance to make an RSVP for a sail, with any openings left to be filled by Guest members.

WHAT DO I BRING TO A SAIL?
Check out the What To Bring To A Sail list and review the Crew Checklist to prepare for your sailing event.

Do I have to wear a PFD?
Yes,  all captains and crew members must wear PFD before leaving the dock.

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