Austin and crew went above and beyond to make our day on the water perfect!! The boat was clean and…read moremodern. Great communication and fair pricing. Highly recommended!!

OUTSTANDING!! Five stars on everything. Their website. The friendly way they answer the telephone…read moreto make last-minute reservations. Most of all, the tritoon was VERY nice, very clean, performed flawlessly and gave the family (5 kids, 3 adults) a fantastic day on Lake St. Clair. They even helped load and unload a LOT of stuff. These guys nail it - definitely premium and hassle-free. Bravo!

Went this last weekend on a sunset outing and had a blast. Group was well ran for all experience…read morelevels as we went across the river and into Belle Isle. Super fun and I cant recommend enough.​

I never identified as a "person who likes exercise" before discovering kayaking, Missy, and…read moreeveryone else at Detroit Outpost. Kayaking is more than exercise, you get the social component during the open paddles as well as the stunning nature of the Detroit River, Belle Isle, and Peche Island. I tell everyone I know about these excursions and everyone of them is converted to a kayaking fiend like I am. This is the best thing I have ever done for my physical as well as mental health. Detroit Outpost has given me a hobby for life.

ASI really is the best deal in town if you want to learn to sail or already know how. With…read moreInterlakes (18' sloops) at Kent Lake and Stony Creek, 28', 30' and 32' Catalina keelboats on Lake St. Clair, the club offers easy and inexpensive access to boats and instruction. The members are friendly and fun to sail with. Definitely a jewel in the SE Michigan sailing community.

Updating my review. Just purchased our third paddleboard setup from this great little shop. Am…read moreamazed at the extension of fitness, environmentally conscious travel opportunity and just plain fun that these boards offer, especially here in Michigan. Brian and his staff are fully knowledgeable in the discipline, and will only ever offer solid advice. Service after the sale is the final reason I buy here. BUY LOCAL! My personal tips: spring for the custom length paddle unless you truly need the adjustability. Always get a cover for transporting your board, and, if possible, one for your paddle. You'll need them. Be sure and add a rubber flex fin to your purchase at some point, because paddling Michigan rivers is awesome! Also, a set of locking straps, for peace of mind while you hike, etc.

Owner was super accommodating and stayed late to help me pick out a board and accessories. One of…read morea kind shop and experience in SE Michigan. Good California/Hawaii vibes, reggae playing good vibes only.

Mike and Ken are extremely knowledgeable divers with decades of experience. They both have calm…read moreunderstanding attitudes, great for a teaching environment. My wife and me just finished our Open Water cert through them, and will probably be back for more at some point.

Great trip. Everyone was very nice and helpful. The water was moving very quickly so we ended up…read moredoing the 2 hour trip in 1- maybe could've moved us up a little further down the river to accommodate but that's my only suggestion

They were great help with getting new hatch covers for my "Necky Eliza kayak. The Hatch covers fit…read moreperfectly! Like most people that own an Necky Eliza kayak know the hatch covers only last so many years (10 years of saltwater paddling for me) Now I do most my paddling in Texas on Lake Travis and Lady Bird Lake in Austin, so happy my Old Eliza will be back on the water. https://www.shopriversidekayak.com/shop/Outfitting/Hatch-Covers-and-Rims/p/Valley-Oval-Hatch-Cover-x36646184.htm

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!

AB Scuba has a great family vibe! I recently got certified and my dive shop closed, so I got a hold…read moreof Anchor Bay. Wanting to dive local, the shop hooked me up with Wolfie, one of their instructors. We met up at St Clair Boardwalk and had a wonderful dive experience, since I'm a rookie, Wolfie made sure we were safe and prepared. several others from the dive shop were also there and they were very friendly and helpful while we were getting ready to jump in. I'm looking forward to future dives and working with the Anchor Bay Scuba team!

I cannot say enough good things about this business and amazing people who work within it! They…read moremade getting scuba certified so safe and fun! They are so supportive and beyond knowledgeable! I would highly recommend anyone who's looking to get scuba certified to come here!! Such an amazing group and I can't wait to continue diving alongside them!