Ive been here 4/5 times. Its a good vibe per each experience. The staff is polite. They move…read morequickly and quietly. The captain goes over the safety precautions, rules & requirements. Each time was a private/reserved event. Drinks are cool for the most part. I never go wrong w/ an old fashioned. The brunch has nice avocado toast. The food is always fresh.

It's Saturday! There is nothing but blue skies and white clouds for miles! Today was a high of 85…read moredegrees which is perfect for a ride on the Ovation yacht for a few hours. The breeze and the water made it very comfortable even on the decks enjoying the sun. We boarded at the Jefferson Beach Marina in St. Claire Shores. The Ovation yacht is three levels of accommodations for 300 people. The event was perfect with a DJ on the top level with an open bar. The second level was the food, lounge areas, photo booth and open bar. The third level was the live band and more food. It was a beautiful day to enjoy the waterways and views of the boats plus the shorelines of both countries. A trip down the Detroit River is such a pretty sight. Be sure to check out their website for the Ovation Summer Series of theme events. The Motown Series sells out fast!

Had a fantastic experience for my friends 30th birthday. As a group of 4, we had the pleasure of…read morehaving Christian as our boat driver he was super knowledgeable about the area and was very very accommodating. I will definitely come back and recommend using Christian as your captain.

Beautiful October night sailing the Detroit River and Lake St. Claire. Cameron was a great Captain…read more He was engaging and fun to talk to, but also gave us space to be with the family. The sail was peaceful and exciting all at once. Gorgeous special event!

Over 15 years doing business with Al Declercq and Doyle Sail loft in Detroit. You won't find a…read morebetter loft and a better individual to trust with your sails to than Al Declercq. I've purchased 5 sails and have had more than one opportunity to have my sails serviced at Doyles Detroit. I'm never disappointed. Thanks Al for all your years of service to the sailing community. Ken V. S/V Windsong

Bayview Yacht Club is a beautiful place to hold a private event. Our group had the Mackinaw Room…read morewith an outdoor patio right on the Detroit River. We got to watch the regatta right in front of the club. The food is excellent too. I had some of the best chips I've ever tasted. They must make them in-house. I hope to attend another event at Bayview Yacht Club soon.

Always a pleasure to be here. Good Food, generous Drinks and friendly Staff with a great view…read more June 2025 completed my 10th year as a active member. Looking forward to many more.

Attended a fundraiser on the boat. Nice cruise down the Detroit River. Parking is an issue as there…read moreis no close parking to the boat.

This was a last-minute type of thing for our group. The boat itself was clean and in good…read morecondition. The employees all seemed to be cheerful and helpful. The views are also great; not quite as impressive as the Chicago architecture boat tours, but you'll get some great photos of both the Detroit skyline and the Canadian side. Pricing was reasonable.

We are not rating the instructors, and from what we have read they are good; nor the experience we…read morewere not afforded. Our rating is entirely about the owner, ergo the business as a whole. The owner sent the following message that was buried within a booking confirmation e-mail the night before our 09:00 class: "I am emailing you because [name redacted] who is supposed to give you the sailing class tomorrow has tested positive for COVID. ... I have tried to find another captain but they were all had previous commitments. Would the following date be ok with you? 10/8/2022 Saturday and Sunday" We booked the two-day classes weeks in advance; arranged for time off work, and invested in the required/recommended clothing and equipment. The weather forecast for our classes was 9-10 knots and mid 80s. In my mind this was perfect sailing weather. The October 8th-9th classes were already on the school's schedule; and the forecast for those days was in the 40s, which would have been a very unenjoyable experience for us. Unforeseen events happen, and the instructor should focus on their health. I do not think anyone could reasonably argue otherwise. There are myriad reasons why an instructor may become unavailable; but the owner did not plan for a very common contingency. Who doesn't call their customer when they have to cancel something at the eleventh hour? This owner. Who doesn't make the slightest effort to try to find a mutually acceptable solution? This owner. The booking confirmation includes the following exact copy: "Cancellations: Full refund when you inform us by email 7 days before the class starts. 50% Refund when you inform us 3 days before the class starts. No Refund when you inform us 48 days before the class. Customers will also receive a full refund or credit in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances." Should the owner have apologized? It would have demonstrated some consideration. In conclusion: we received a full refund, but caveat emptor with Lake St. Clair Sailing School.

Bottom line: Highly recommended top notch ASA certified sailing school with great facilities and…read moreinstructors! I don't write a lot of Yelp reviews, but after spending a fun and educational weekend here getting my ASA 101/103 certifications, I wanted to pass along this review for others! I flew down from New York for four days and Susie (the owner) was really helpful in helping me plan my trip and getting me started on pre-sail reading. Quick note for anyone considering this school if you live outside the Detroit area - sign up early and Susie will try to help you find a place to stay in the marina itself (our very close). This is a family run sailing school (2nd generation) and the pride and care everyone on the team takes in teaching is very apparent as soon as you get here. Class sizes are small so you get a lot of hands-on time that you might not have in some other sailing schools. The boats are in great shape and well maintained. Lastly, the Marina where the schoola is based is an added bonus (swim after a long days sail!) and there are plenty of food/entertainment options for the evenings. Thanks to Susie, Ron, Michelle, Jim, and John!

Small sail loft. Always on time. We've used them for sail cleaning and maintenance and also to make…read morenew sail covers. Nice work. They give a good discount for off-season work too.

It's hard to explain why a person would be absolutely euphoric over boat canvas! I am. I had Kent…read moreSails make the canvas covers for My 28 foot Sea Ray. The workmanship is magnificent, the fit is EXTRAORDINARY. The design is light years ahead of the worn out covers that I took off the boat. This is a family business with a personal touch. It was a rewarding and amazing experience.

Wonderful experience for my teen. This will be his 3rd year, he is looking forward to advancing.read more

From the owner: Provide sailing instruction for children.read more