Community Sailing Programs
Youth Camp | TACS Racing Team | Adult Learn To Sail | Thursday Night Family Fun | Season Pass

Registration for our 2010 programs will be open by December, 2009.

We strive to keep our programs affordable, due greatly to a tremendous amount of volunteers and donations. Parents are welcome to get involved, and we can always use extra help -- no experience necessary! Informal board meetings Friday noon at Scott's Harbor Grill, Traverse City. Monthly Board Meetings are held the third Monday of each month at the Grand Traverse Yacht Club. We are fully insured and place great importance on safety and proper instruction on the water. Sailors are required to wear proper foot gear and a Coast Guard approved flotation vest at all times. US Sailing, the national governing body of the sport of sailing, certifies all of our instructors.

AM Half Day (9am - noon) PM Half Day (1-4pm) or Full Day (9-4pm)

Costs are $320 for the two week full day or $170 for the two week half day camps or $170 for the one week full day camp (Holiday Week Camp)

Advanced Sailing Camps

TACS offers two full day camps focused on preparing sailors to compete at a higher level. These camps will focus on further refining racing skills such as tactics, boat handling, sail trim & knowledge of the racing rules using singlehanded boats (lasers), 2 person boats (JY 15's & Club 420's) and crewed 3 person boats (Interlakes). We recomend that all sailors take the two week advanced sailing course first.

Each session will meet three times a week for two weeks, the 6 classes will run from 6:00PM to 9:00PM on Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday evenings at the TACS Site located on the North end of the Boardman Lake. The cost per person will be $250 per session.

Teaches the skills and responsibilities of sailing. Sessions are approximately 3 hours each for three sessions per week.
Instructor: TBD

Cost is $250 per 2 week session.

TACS Racing Team

Take it to the next level. Looking to fine tune your skills and taste the racing element of sailing? This is the next stage for you.

TACS Race team Members are invited to race with the GTYC adult racers on Thursday nights. TACS Coaches will provide coaching, assistance on the race course as well as a safety boat during the races. On Thursday nights join a TACS crew to race on our Interlakes (3 person crews).

Cost is $60 per season. Thursday Evenings

Weekday evenings are open to any sailor who has completed a TACS sailing camp or who has demonstrated their sailing capabilities to the Staff. You must have qualifications on file or have completed the TACS program. Activities begin after 6:00 PM, beginning in June for nine weeks.

TACS Season Passes

Any qualified adult or youth sailor who has successfully completed a TACS sailing program or equivalent US Sailing-certified program is eligible. One ANNUAL FEE allows participation in Drop In Sailing or any other time an instructor and safety boat is on the water and the Hull Park facility is open, subject to availability. Use of boats limited by skill and certification level. Youth passes ages 8 to 17.

$60 Student Pass

$85 Adult pass

$135 Family pass

Registration Information Click here for mail-in form or Register Online at Active.com

Payment is required in full with registration. We will notify you immediately if we are unable to accommodate your first choice. Otherwise, you will be contacted approximately two to four weeks before your session starting date with medical release, final instructions and information.

Registration forms may be submitted via mail by filling out our on-line form and printing out and mailing the completed form with payment (check or money order) to the address at the bottom of the page.

Adaptive Sailing Program

Adaptive sailing is a program that is inclusive to individuals with all abilities, including but not limited to those with physicals and/or cognitive delays, senior citizens, veterans, and those with critical health concerns.  Easy access is the key to providing services for all, and the Cornwell Sailing Center provides barrier free docks, lifts and equipment.  Community funding and collaboration has been necessary to provide the boats, instruction, and volunteers to run a safe and fun program.

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