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Traverse Area Community Sailing (TACS) We are located in Traverse City, Michigan. We are a local non-profit organization, est. 1994, Traverse Area Community Sailing's mission is to provide sailing opportunities for the Grand Traverse Region. 2009 Programs are now open for registration! Traverse Area Community Sailing is now acception registrations for the 2009 season We are looking forward to seeing you and your family on Boardman Lake this summer, Check out our adult learn to sail as well as all the youth sailing programs. You can register online today! YOUTH SAILING CAMP - For children 8-17, the camp is taught by US Sailing certified instructors in 8' prams, Sunfish and JY15's. Each student is placed in a boat and program appropriate to their size and experience. ADULT LEARN TO SAIL - For the young of heart, our adult program is taught in the 17' Interlakes on Boardman lake. ADVANCED SAILING CAMP - Aimed at sailors who have previously participated in the Youth Sailing Camps, the Advanced Camp teaches sail trim, race tactics and advanced boat handling in 1 person (Lasers), 2 person (JY 15's) and 3 person boats (Interlakes) TACS RACING TEAM - For Middle and High School students who have completed the Advanced Sailing Camp, the Racing Team provides sailors the opportunity to race as part of a crewed boat on a 17' Interlake on Thursdays against some of the best sailors in the area. FAMILY FUN NIGHT EVERY THURSDAY - Come sailing on Boardman Lake on Thursday with a season pass! High School Racing Team - TACS supports local high school sailors competing in the Midwest Inter-scholastic Sailing Association. Sailors from Glen Lake, Suttons Bay, Traverse City Central and Traverse City West High Schools train on Tues, Wed. & Thurs. afternoons (in season). The teams travel to regattas across the midwest on their quest to have fun & win a National Championship
Learn About Us, how we started and who we are today. Grand Opening of the Cornwell Sailing Center
Did You Know? Fees for TACS Sailing Camps may be eligable for a tax credit for sailors aged 13 and under. Check with your tax advisors for details. For more information see an article on the web HERE.
Update on the HULL PARK Boat House Construction on the boathouse is complete! After the dedication ceremony on Nov 6th, it is now the Gordon & Jean Cornwell Sailing Center! This very needed structure will house our growing fleet of boats, sails, rigs and equipment this winter! See the photos of the dedication ceremony on our photo gallery page. The Board of Directors wishes to express our appreciation to the individuals and organizations for their contributions to the Boat House Campaign Fund and who are responsible for providing this facility to the community. Please see our thank you page here.
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