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



Keelboat Charter Details:

  • Available Boats: J-24

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

  • Reservations are required 1 week before requested date.

  • Charter 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: $210 per day.

  • Weekly / Longterm rates are available.



Dingy Charter Details:

  • Available Boats: WindRider 17

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

  • Reservations are required 1 week before requested date.

  • Charter 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 – $80 per full day, $55 per half day.



Day Sail Details:

  • Available Boats: J24 and Colgate 26

  • Reservations are requires 1 week before requested date

  • No experience required

  • Fee includes a licensed captain

  • Customized to meet your expectations for the day. The sail can be as long or as short as you like.

  • Fee: $50 per hour (2 hour minimum required)

Located at:

Sandusky Sailing Club

814 Water Street, Sandusky

419-871-8080