Let’s Go Sailing!

Take the helm or trim the sails. Or if you prefer, just sit back and enjoy the scenery. Halcyon Sailing is a fully accredited American Sailing Association sailing school. ASA has rigorous standards for certifications which are recognized around the world. With your ASA certification, you will be able to charter or rent sailboats all around the world. It’s your passport to adventure!

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Let’s Go Sailing!

Take the helm or trim the sails. Or if you prefer, just sit back and enjoy the scene.
Halcyon Sailing is a fully accredited American Sailing Association sailing school. ASA has rigorous standards for certifications which are recognized around the world. With your ASA certification, you will be able to charter or rent sailboats all around the world, it’s your passport to adventure!

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Why Sail With Halcyon?

Halcyon Sailing is the only ASA school in the Midwest with an instructor recognized as ASA’s Instructor of the Year.

Our slip is located only five minutes away from Lake St. Clair, so you’ll spend less time motoring and more time sailing.

Enjoy small class sizes for more tiller-time. Most classes have one or two students, and private sessions are common.

Our boats are modern, well-maintained, and available for alumni to practice and refine their skills.

All-inclusive pricing covers books, shipping, ASA membership, and certification—no hidden fees.

Partnered with the top sailboat broker in the Great Lakes, we provide expert guidance for finding your perfect boat.

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Discover the joy of sailing with expert instruction tailored to your skill level.

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Explore hands-on courses designed to get you confidently navigating the water.

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Experience unforgettable adventures with our private and group sailing charters.

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“Bill’s easy manner and deep knowledge made this class a breeze (pun intentional). We had great wind and an eventful sail each day. Even a routine boarding and check from the coast guard occurred, which was great experience demonstrating the safety equipment required on board. I highly recommend halcyon sailing school and plan on taking more classes from Bill. I completely caught the bug, and am now in the market for a boat of my own.”

“I would like to recommend Halcyon Sailing for anyone looking to experience the thrill of sailing. Captain Bill is very knowledgeable and patience with his students. I learned from him, what the book could not teach me and now I convinced my wife to take a charter from Halcyon Sailing. We plan to have a blast.”

“I have been interested in learning to sail for awhile but have never been on an actual sailboat, Cpt Bill had me helm the boat the entire time on the lake and taught me some basic and advanced sailing techniques. It’s late in the season, but I’m going to try to get a lesson or two in plus another evening cruise. Cpt Bill, the weather, water and the boat were great.”

“A very nice marina and sailboat. Very calm atmosphere and pace for a true beginner. Restaurants nearby, classy to very affordable. Bill is a calm instructor which made every hour more enjoyable.”

“Halcyon Sailing is a great school with a convenient location, seaworthy equipment that is safe and maintained well. The charters are also great! It is evident that Captain Bill loves sailing, is very experienced, knowledgeable, patient and willing to share his love of sailing with his ASA students and charter customers. I was a beginner and because of Halcyon, I am now looking forward to my sailing life ahead.”

“I looked at three schools in the same area of Halcyon Sailing School. After a short conversation with Captain Bill over the phone, I was immediately satisfied with Halcyon’s ASA 101 offering. On the first morning of class, it didn’t take long for me to trust that I was receiving the best sailing education for this level. Captain Bill was VERY knowledgeable, and his sailing vessel was extremely seaworthy and impressive. I learned so much from Captain Bill, and I am eager to continue my sailing courses with Halcyon.”

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