ERIE ISLANDS SAILING SCHOOL IS THE PREMIER ASA LEARN TO SAIL COMPANY ON LAKE ERIE. WE'VE BEEN IN BUSINESS FOR OVER 12 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!

Learn to Sail in the BVIs with Erie Islands Sailing School

September 12, 2023

With classes wrapping up for the season in Lake Erie we begin turn our sites on boat shows and what to expect for 2024.  We had a fantastic season meeting so many of you and hear all of the great stories during the classes with our instructors.  Weather was more of a challenge this year but as always our instructors work with mother nature and got everyone on the water as much as possible.  We appreciate all of our students and instructors making 2023 another great sailing season.  BUT WE ARE NOT DONE YET! 

Join us in June 2024 for our Destination Cruise and Learn with ASA remembering the founder of ASA Lenny Shabes

ASA is planning a teaching Flotilla out of the BVI’s in June 2024. Dates will be June 16 – 23.  We will be reserving a  Catamaran and a Beneteau 46 MONOHULL with our Erie Islands Instructors to teach ASA classes in the wonderful British Virgin Islands.  Captain Rick and Captain Mike are already confirmed for teaching during this event.  The CAT would be a combo ASA 104/114 class while the Monohull would be a combo 101/103/104. Pricing is per cabin.  We are working to have this integrated into our online ordering system, however, for more details and pricing and to reserve a space give us a call. Space is limited and will fill up fast. We hope to see you in the BVI’s if not at one of the boat shows. 

Fair Winds,

Tricia & Kent and all of our Instructors

  • 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

    star rating  I took both my 101 & 103 sailing certifications with Erie Islands at their Sandusky location. Not only was the boat (Beneteau 35) in perfect running order but it was… read more

    MeganG557
    October 13, 2022

    star rating  My wife and i just finished our two day Sailing 101 class at their Edgewater location in Cleveland…. Our sailing experience prior was limited to our love of taking… read more

    Ken B
    October 10, 2022

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.

Learn to Sail. . . Live the Dream!