Learn to sail on Northport Bay!

Our US Sailing-approved educational program offers students ages 8-18 the opportunity to fall in love with the sport of sailing on Lake Michigan! We offer classes at the public Northport Harbor marina during five weeks from July to August each year, with both morning and afternoon sessions for your convenience. Registration for 2022 opens on May 8, 2022.

After class, our community of sailors comes together twice a week in the summer to showcase what they’ve learned. On Wednesday evenings, we host races for all current and former Pico & Laser students (registration and/or consent required). On Friday nights, we welcome the NYSS community – parents and siblings included! – to watch our sailors demonstrate what they’ve learned. Please adhere to COVID-19 social distancing protocols.

Did you sail with us in 2021? Check the 2022 Placement List to find out what class you should sign up for. If you’ve sailed somewhere else, email the details (lessons/family sail, what boats you sailed, have you ever sailed alone?) to NorthportSailing@gmail.com along with your contact info & we’ll figure out the best placement.

We have a new registration system for 2022. You’ll need to set up a new account but you can do that easily by entering your email address and a password you create. Have your child’s DOB, height, weight, emergency contact info and any known medical conditions ready. You do not need your child’s doctor contact info.

In order to make registration a bit easier we’re linking to some documents you should read before registering. They’re part of the registration process and that’s where you’ll sign off on Consent to Participate, NYSS Information Regarding Covid-19 Policies and Procedures and acknowledging that you’ve read and understood the CDC’s Heads-Up Concussion Information Form. The Consent document links to the other two.

Registered? Here’s what you need to know on day one. Where to go, when to be there & what to bring with you.

You can email us at any time. For general questions, click Contact, for registration questions, email NorthportSailing@gmail.com.

SOME PEOPLE ARE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE RED REGISTRATION BUTTON. IF YOU’RE UNABLE TO REGISTER AFTER CLICKING ON THE LINK, LOG OUT & LOG BACK IN USING THIS LINK: https://northportsailing.sportngin.com/register/form/261484325

IF YOU STILL HAVE PROBLEMS, PLEASE CALL SHELLEY AT (313) 942-9390.

Class Levels

NYSS Class Comparisons

Why the weight restrictions? A person bigger than 120 pounds has difficulty moving around in the small boats used for beginner and intermediate classes. For the advanced sailors, it’s a matter of having enough weight to keep the boat upright and to right it if it capsizes. All classes beyond Little Puffs & Beginner require the recommendation of the instructor for enrollment.

2022 NYSS Sailing Season

Registration Opens: Registration opens on May 8, 2022.
Tuition: $148 for week 1 (July 5-8); $185 for all other weeks
Scholarships available for Leelanau Township residents and non-residents with a financial need. Details on the registration site.
Sessions: AM, 9 am – 12 noon // PM, 1 pm – 4 pm
Meeting Location: NYSS Boathouse, 105 Bay Street, Northport
Schedule: Includes Class Sessions, Wednesday Night Races for advanced sailors. On Friday evenings, families are welcomed to watch their sailors show off their skills.

REMEMBER: Put yourself on the waiting list if the session you want is closed. We often add extra classes.