ERIE ISLANDS SAILING SCHOOL IS THE PREMIER ASA LEARN TO SAIL COMPANY ON LAKE ERIE. WE'VE BEEN IN BUSINESS FOR OVER 13 YEARS, TEACHING THE JOY OF SAILING TO UNFURL YOUR DREAMS. WE OFFER CERTIFIED ASA SAILING CLASSES, SAILING CHARTERS, SUNSET SAILS, BOAT DELIVERY, MOVES AND NEW BOAT ORIENTATION. JOIN US ON THIS GREAT LAKE ERIE!

October Erie Islands Sailing School Update

October 19, 2023

What a busy October! The School acquired a new boat for instruction. We have added a Catalina 36 MKII to our fleet for greater instruction for advanced ASA classes.  We are excited to debut the boat at the beginning of the 2024 sailing season.  Look for additional announcements for 2024 coming soon!

We have been pulling boat to prep for the winter months and perform some needed repairs.  Erie Islands visited the Annapolis Boat Show this year/ We met up with some instructors, existing and new students as well. It was a great show as always.   

June 2024 Destination Cruise and Learn with ASA remembering the founder of ASA Lenny Shabes. 

In September we announce our destination learn to sail in the BVIs, and WOW what a response. The classes filled within 2 days.  We are so excited about this event. With the experience of our team who have sailed in the BVI’s this promises to be a great event for all.   There is a wait list and we are exploring options to add additional boats. Call us if interested so we have your information in case we can make this happen. 

Fair Winds,

Tricia & Kent and all of our Instructors

 

  • star rating  I highly recommend this school. I took the ASA 106 class with them. Captain Bobby was very attentive and was able to add extra information and practice for skills that… read more

    nolan11111
    October 13, 2023

    star rating  Educational ASA106 was fun and practical  – I enjoyed the ASA106 class very much and appreciate the information provided to prepare me for travel to Put In Bay.

    Captain Bobby has tremendous experience and I… read more

    Joe M
    October 13, 2023

    star rating  The sailing/ learning experience was super ! Mike did an outstanding job explaining and sharing his knowledge in a very kind and professional manner.

    Dave A
    September 8, 2023

    star rating  Sailing lessons – My husband and I took the 101 and 103 sailing courses through Erie Islands Sailing school. We had a fantastic experience and learned so much from Capt Mike. … read more

    Beth F
    August 30, 2023
  • star rating  Excellent – Took the ASA104 in August and it was great! Captain M. Olmstead has a wealth knowledge and was a great teacherhighly recommend Lake Erie Sailng School!

    Y6090ZUjamesk
    August 18, 2023

    star rating  Wonderful place to start or continue your sailing adventures! – My wife and I had the pleasure of starting our sailing journey with Erie Island Sailing school this past weekend. Tricia, Kent, Kerim, Captain Mike, and all the staff at… read more

    Carliezdad
    August 15, 2023

    star rating  Terrific sail with Erie Islands! Powered by wind, aboard Majestic with Captain Alan— everyone learned sailing techniques: setting dock lines, raising sails, tacking and trimming, setting the winch to… read more

    RossReef
    July 21, 2023

    star rating  Outstanding ASA 104 Class – I just completed the ASA 104 class thru Erie Island Sailing School. It was outstanding! This was my 4th ASA course from this school (101, 103, 105 and… read more

    DougMcCann
    July 15, 2023
  • star rating  I just finished my third class (ASA 101, 103 and 104) this year with Erie Island Sailing School in Sandusky and every one of them was a top-notch experience. All… read more

    William W
    July 12, 2023

    star rating  Erie Island Top Notch – Mike was an outstanding instructor and professional. The boat was excellent and the location can’t be beat. I give my highest recommendation to sail and learn with Erie… read more

    Dave M
    July 11, 2023

    star rating  Great sailing school! – The whole school is a first class operation. Captain Rick was fantastic and made my experience very enjoyable and informative. I would definitely recommend this school to anyone who is… read more

    D3471CTmarkk
    June 20, 2023

    star rating  My daughter and I took both ASA 101 and ASA 103 with Erie Island. Some of the most fun we have ever had. Great people! Great location!… read more

    Tony F
    April 22, 2023

Erie Islands Sailing School has partnered with SEA BAGS as a sail recycling drop off location at Safe Harbor Sandusky Marina.  Help us reduce the impact in our landfills.  We were able to recycle over 500lbs of sails in 2022.  The drop box is located by the office/pool area. 

IT IS NEVER TOO LATE TO LEARN TO SAIL. IT IS NEVER TOO LATE TO LEARN A SKILL THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME. IMAGINE THE FEELING OF FREEDOM AS YOU GLIDE THROUGH THE WATER - POWERED ONLY BY NATURE!

Erie Islands Sailing School

With our main location at Safe Harbor Sandusky in Sandusky Bay, Erie Islands Sailing School is the ideal place to begin your sailing dream. The protected waters of Sandusky Bay offer the novice sailor a great place to learn the basics. The proximity of Lake Erie and the island destinations of Kelleys, the Bass Islands, and Put-in-Bay offer fun and challenging sailing for those taking our Bareboat Chartering and Advanced Coastal Cruising classes. 

We look forward to sharing the world of sailing with you.
Our focus is on Sailing: Education, Safety, Fun.

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