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The White Lake Sailing School is located on beautiful White Lake in Whitehall, MI. We are the longest running sailing school in the nation...since 1926!

07/30/2026

⛵ Thursday Evening Fun Sail + Vinyl Richie 🎶

We’re wrapping up the summer with our LAST Thursday Evening Fun Sail of the season!

Join us Thursday, July 30 for an evening on the water followed by live music from Vinyl Richie.

⛵ 5:30 PM – Races begin
🎶 7:00 PM – Live music with Vinyl Richie

Interested in sailing? Whether you’re brand new or have experience, we’d love to have you! Talk to one of our sailing instructors or Lindsey to find an open spot on a sailboat or RC boat.

Bring your friends, enjoy a night on White Lake, and help us close out an awesome summer of Thursday Fun Sails.

All are welcome!

07/23/2026

🎭⛵ Thursday Evening Fun Sail + Costume Night! ⛵🎭

Join us Thursday, July 23rd for an evening of sailing, fun, and friendly competition! Whether you’re out on the water or cheering from shore, come dressed in your best costume for a chance to win!

🏴‍☠️ 1st start: 5:30 PM
🍦 Best Youth Costume wins an ice cream
🥤 Best Adult Costume wins a beverage

All sailors are welcome, with a start for each represented class. Interested in joining? Talk with one of our sailing instructors to see if there are any open spots on a sailboat or RC.

Bring your family, invite your friends, and come enjoy a great summer evening at White Lake Yacht Club. We can’t wait to see everyone’s creativity on and off the water!

06/30/2026

⛵️ Thursday night racing is back!! Join us on the water for an evening of fun competition, then stick around afterwards for 🍦ice cream sundaes at the flagpole. Bring your favorite ice cream we’ll have the toppings! All sailors and spectators are welcome.
First Start: 5:30pm See you on the water!

07/16/2025

🎉⛵ Join Us for a Historic Celebration! ⛵🎉

White Lake Sailing School is turning 100 years old, and we’re celebrating with a special Anniversary Auction — and you’re invited! 🌊

📅 Event: White Lake Sailing School 100-Year Celebration & Auction
🗓️ When: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM

We’re currently soliciting donations for the auction — all proceeds will support:
⚓ Youth & Adult Sailing Programs (U.S. Sailing instructor training, small class sizes, youth racing)
⚓ Equipment & Safety Enhancements (maintenance of safety boats, upgraded rigging & gear)

Be part of this amazing milestone and help us continue building a strong future for our sailing community!

📬 To donate or learn more, contact Teasley Ruback at [email protected] or call 303-949-6706.

Let’s make this a celebration to remember! 🎂⛵

07/03/2025

Thursday Evening Racing is happening again tonight!!
Join us on the water at White Lake Yacht Club — races start at 5:30 PM on:

🗓 June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24
🏆 Prizes after each race!

06/26/2025

Thursday Evening Racing is Back!
Join us at White Lake Yacht Club for a fun series of evening races open to ALL sailors! Prizes will be awarded after each race!

WLYC membership NOT required. ⛵

05/22/2025

We’re thrilled to be part of the first annual Summer Youth Camp Expo on Tuesday, May 27th from 6–8 PM! Stop by the White Lake Sailing School booth to learn all about our exciting youth sailing programs. It’s the perfect opportunity to meet our team, ask questions, and discover how your child can get out on the water this summer. Plus, we’re offering a special 15% discount on camp sessions for attendees and you can enter our raffle for a chance to win a free session! Don’t miss it!

05/14/2025

Big things are happening at White Lake Sailing School!

We’re gearing up for an epic summer and celebrating a HUGE milestone — our 100th year on the water! That’s a whole century of sailing, sunshine, and memories made right here on White Lake. Whether you're a first timer or a longtime sailor, we can't wait to welcome you back for another summer of fun.

Stay tuned for more on how we’ll be celebrating this special season — and get ready to raise the sails with us! 🥳☀️

03/18/2025

🌊⛵️ Ready to set sail this summer? White Lake Sailing School is now accepting sign-ups for our sailing classes! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced sailor, we've got a course for you. Don’t miss out on an unforgettable summer on the water! 🌅

07/11/2024

Did you know you do not need to be a member of the White Lake Yacht Club to take sailing lessons with us? We are a nonprofit that exists to teach the love of sailing in our beautiful community to all ages, regardless of experience. Please check us out at
wlsailingschool.com.

Address

6748 S Shore Drive
Whitehall, MI
49461

Telephone

+16169159987

Website

https://wlsailingschool.com/

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