Small Boat Certification
Earn ‘The Little Red Book’
ASI offers US Sailing Small Boat Certification. Completion of this class earns you “The Little Red Book”. It is recognized by clubs and boat rental agencies around the world and certifies that you are an accomplished sailor.
Requirements include ASI Level 1 Rating and passing the US Sailing water test (including an actual capsize recovery). There is a nominal fee payable to ASI for the test, plus the additional cost of US Sailing certification. Click here for details: The ASI Program and process to obtain the certificate
Please fill in the form and the ASI Sail Secretary will contact you with more information about the registration and payment details.
Maintenance Workshop
Level 1 Maintenance Workshop
is offered at Kent Lake at Kensington Metropark on the 1st and 3rd Saturday mornings, all summer, from 9 AM to 1 PM. Level 1 Maintenance at Stony Creek Lake at Stony Creek Metropark is scheduled one Saturday per month or on an as needed basis. This class must be completed before final L1 written test is taken. Our e-zine, the Burgee, and members calendar has class details. Students receive the Burgee free upon membership.
Capsize recovery Workshop
Level 1 Capsize Recovery Workshop
is offered at Kent Lake at Kensington Metropark.
Docking Workshop
Level 1 Docking Workshop
is offered at Kent Lake at Kensington Metropark.
Dock Master Workshops
All members including Students can Dockmaster.This is a great way to earn volunteer hours, help your sail mates, and learn about docking by watching situations others get in and out of. We have added a Dockmaster lesson to the shore classes and the docking workshop. You may also ask to come shadow an experienced Dockmaster.
Sail with us at Stony Creek Lake at Stony Creek Metropark in Shelby Twp. MI or at Kent Lake at Kensington Metropark in Milford, Michigan.
Practice sails
As a Student Sail Pass holder (unrated), you can take practice sails with our rated sailors (Mentors and/or Water Instructors) as often as you want.
Tests (written and water)
You can take the Level 1 tests when you feel ready.
Unlimited use of Interlake boats
After qualifying, you can take the L1 boats out as the skipper as often as you like, consistent with some common-sense rules, of course. For example, ASI does not allow single-handed sailing. You’ll learn more about this in the classes.
Becoming a Rated Sailor
Unrated members have two years to get the Level 1 rating but getting the Level 1 rating can be easily accomplished after your classes in the same year. The program was designed that way. If for any reason you are unable to complete your rating in two years, just sign up for the class again. If you believe you have a situation that needs review, we offer a process for that thru our Operations Team, just let us know.
Dock Master duties
All members, including Students, are encouraged to be Dock Master. It's a great learning experience. You can now ask to do this with a Mentor! And the hours count as part of your total required volunteer hours.
