Erie Islands Sailing School in Sandusky offers learn-to-sail instruction that starts in the protected waters of Sandusky Bay and advances out to the Lake Erie islands (Kelleys Island, Put-in-Bay, Middle Bass). Alongside ASA certification and private lessons, it provides youth learning opportunities and high-adventure programs, including work with Scouting and other youth organizations.
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★★★★★T CraneGreat first sailing experience! Owners Tricia and Kent were very helpful with the registration process and logistics. Captain Mike is a great teacher. He really understands sailing and has a great teaching style and personality. Highly recommend this school to learn how to sail or improve upon your current experience. 2nd review...just finished the ASA 104/114 classes in the British Virgin Islands. What a great trip. Really learned a lot about bare boat sailing and sailing a catamaran specifically. The BVI is gorgeous. Weather was perfect, and the instruction was great. Mike's 47' FP cat was beautiful. We are planning on taking another sailing trip through Erie Islands Sailing School to BVI soon!
★★★★★CBGI've taken 101, 103, and 111 courses and practice. I'll be heading to the BVI with the school for my 104 and 114 certifications. I've had 3 different Captains and every one of them brought something unique to the experience. The knowledge gained through hands on training is unmatched. There is a clear line of communication with the school and the Captains. I'll continue my sailing journey with Erie Islands Sailing School. If you're on the fence, just jump over, you won't be disappointed. At the end of the day you get out of it what you put in it.
★★★★★A PersonThis is was the perfect finish for our week at Lake Erie. The crew was amazing and The Black Pearl was very stable under sail with a breeze of 15-20 knots. If you are looking to charter on Lake Erie…this is it. My wife and I will be signing up for the ASA certified classes in January for the May schedule provided by Erie Sailing School. Outstanding experience.
★★★★★Meagan SurlesI surprised my boyfriend with their Sunset Sail for his birthday and couldn't have asked for a better experience! The captain, Ken, was so kind and accommodating. The ride was easy, the views were beautiful. We learned the history of the boat too, which was very interesting and cute. The experience itself was great and it also added they were easy to talk to and great at communicating leading up to the event. All questions asked and very forthcoming on all relevant details. Highly recommend if you're in the Sandusky area. We'll definitely do this again when we come back.
★★★★★Lori YanosichBlack Pearl Sunset Sail’s First Mate Tricia was an awesome host and Captain Kent was just as personable sharing insights, landmarks and history as we sailed. We were a group of 6 celebrating turning 60 and our hosts did everything possible to make us feel special - from the Happy Birthday sign, to a Bundt Birthday Cake and chocolates, to navigating the boat around the sunset for the ideal photo opp. Tricia was very responsive and helpful in providing suggested apparel and lodging recommendations as Kent was for dining ones. The sailboat was clean, comfortable and accommodating for walking around and seating. It truly was a memorable time for all of us, especially when one said he isn’t “WOW-ed” easily but this indeed exceeded his expectations. Thanks for the incredible experience - something to be talked about for years to come, bringing us all smiles.