Chartering/Day Sails

Sandusky Sailing Center is proud to offer charter boat options to our members and Learn to Sail students.

THE CHARTERING BASICS

To be eligible for the chartering program, one must:

  • Be a full paid member of Sandusky Sailing Club and

    • Have previously completed Sandusky Sailing Center Basic keelboat course or

    • Have appropriate sailing credentials and be approved by Sandusky Sailing Center

OR

  • Have completed Sandusky Sailing Center's Basic Keelboat course in the current year.

    • In the year that an individual completes the Basic Keelboat course, they will be given a "Crew" membership to Sandusky Sailing Club for the balance of the year.

    • A "Crew" membership includes:

                1. Access to Sandusky Sailing Club grounds

                2. Invitations to all club hosted events

                3. Ability to charter Sandusky Sailing Center boats

THE DAY SAIL BASICS

  • No previous experience is required.

  • A captain will accompany you for the day.


Equipment needed:

USCG approved PFD, close-toed non-marking shoes, sunscreen, water bottle



Day Sail Details

  • Available Boats: J-24 or Colgate 26

  • A licensed captain will be on board at all times.

  • Reservations are required minimum 1 week before requested date.

  • Travel area is determined by the captain on board.

  • This is a sailing only experience. No lessons or instruction will be given during the sail.

  • Boat check out/in will be handled by the captain by Sandusky Sailing Center Staff.

  • Fee: $200 per half day (4 hours).

Dinghy Charter Details

  • Available Boats: WindRider 17

  • Must be able to independently sail and navigate the vessel.

  • Reservations are required minimum 1 week before requested date.

  • Boat use is restricted to Sandusky Bay.

  • Day Sailing Only – Dawn to Dusk

  • Boats will be checked out – in by Sandusky Sailing Center Staff.

  • Fee – $175 per full day (8hrs), $100 per half day (4hrs).

Keelboat Charter Details

  • Available Boats: J24

  • Must be able to independently sail and navigate the vessel.

  • Reservations are required minimum 1 week before requested date.

  • Boat use is restricted to Sandusky Bay.

  • Day Sailing Only – Dawn to Dusk

  • Boats will be checked out – in by Sandusky Sailing Center Staff.

  • Fee – $175 per full day (8hrs), $100 per half day (4hrs).

Cancellations

There is a $50 cancellation fee for any reservation cancelled and not rescheduled. In the event a cancellation is necessary, your tuition/fees will be refunded (less the $50 fee) if notice is received a minimum of 7 days in advance of your scheduled class/reservation date. If less than 7 days notice is given, your tuition/fees will be refunded (less your $50 fee) ONLY if we are able to fill your class/reservation spot with another student.


Located at:

Sandusky Sailing Club

814 Water Street, Sandusky

419-871-8080