Discover Our Novice Sailing Class!
Join us at Edison Boat Club for a friendly and informative introduction to sailing. Learn the basics on the water!
2026 Novice Sailing Class
- Time: Thursdays @ 6:00 PM
- On-land location (Sessions 1-3): Henrietta Haus, Hamtramck (Indoors)
- On (Rest of Season): Grayhaven State Harbor (On-the-Water)
- Prerequisite: None! Just a willingness to learn.
Indoor Fundamentals (Sessions 1-3)
Master terminology, wind awareness, and points of sail.
Learn boat parts, rigging, and essential safety practices..
On-the-Water Training
Hands-on practice at Grayhaven State Harbor.
Learn to hoist/trim sails, steer, tack, jibe, and balance the boat.
Teamwork & Roles
Rotate through all positions: Steering, handling lines, and coordinating maneuvers.
Build confidence communicating with a crew on a Flying Scot.
Hands-On Learning
We emphasize "learning by doing." You won't just watch—you'll be at the tiller and handling the lines.
Local Community
Meet fellow enthusiasts and join a historic Detroit sailing tradition.
Future Opportunities
Graduates leave ready to crew on club boats or pursue advanced sailing certifications.
Detroit River Marine Forecast
Tonight
Conditions: Patchy Smoke
Wind: 13 to 21 mph SSW
Patchy smoke before 2am, then patchy smoke and a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2am and 3am, then patchy smoke and a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3am and 4am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South southwest wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Conditions: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wind: 16 to 21 mph WSW
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 5pm, then patchy smoke and a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny. High near 81, with temperatures falling to around 79 in the afternoon. West southwest wind 16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Conditions: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
Wind: 18 mph NW ↖
Patchy smoke before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Conditions: Mostly Sunny
Wind: 14 to 17 mph NW ↖
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Northwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.