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We are an energetic, enthusiastic group of sailors who want to teach you the joy of sailing,
seamanship and safety on Michigan's waterways.
ASI is a non-profit 501(C)(3) organization.
Join us at Kensington MetroPark, Stony Creek MetroPark,
Lake St. Clair and all of the Great Lakes.
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The Awards Dinner was a great success.


SAM_1198 The ASI Awards Dinner and General Membership meeting was held at Bakers of Milford, in the Garden Room.
Held on January 21, 2012.

Congratulations new level 1 sailors and graduates to Level 2, 3, 4.





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ASI  2011 The first Annual 'Last Rites' party; by Anne McCarthy P1070795 SAM_0061
The first Annual 'Last Rites' party was held Saturday, October 8th at 1200 hours!
At Kent Lake to celebrate the accomplishment of our 2010/11 students.
Our newly rated (or soon to be) L1 sailors.
DSC03980-3 SAM_0184-2 Burgee pirates

It was a great day and many ASI pirates showed up to walk the plank.

See the Burgee article: the ASI Burgee -Tuesday, October 11 , 2011

Temperature 80 degrees, low humidity, a beautiful day, wind blowing at 12 knots.
Picture yourself aboard Interlude......
Vic (video by Don Kapit)



Attention Level 2-4 sailors:
The board has an important policy change: effective immediately, all local timeshares of 3 days or more require a float plan.
The float plan should be sent to the secretary@sailasi.org.


Just Do iT Sail - signup now! Click on this photo below.
AS i   Do!             view ASI fees for 2011.

Learn to Sail with ASI and signup now!  Click here for contact information


George Tzonev, Manitou, July 2009 Sailing the North Channel George Tzonev, July 2009 Sailing the North Channel

George Tzonev pictures: July 2009 Sailing the North Channel
-----> click here to view George's pictures on Picasa <-----



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Daily news update 07-12-2011!

  • Send information for posting to Craig Smith.




  • Powered By Manitou Pontoon Boats


  • Take a look at the website's new maintenance section; under development. See the Keelboat section. --- click here ---...

  • Special sailing items that ASI is selling off; such as sails and anchors, etc. These items will be placed on craigslist.com for sale. ASI members can purchase these items direct from Dave Clark. Click on the selection below to see list.

    -----> ASI Special Sailing Items For Sale; click here; document is in Excel format. <-----

    -----> If you can't view MS Excel format get a free viewer from MS; click here.. <-----



  • Dave Clark has set up a new online store. We have new logo's and new products including both printed and embroidered items. Give it a try, order now for the coming sailing season, a great way to help the club. http://asibootyandswag.qbstores.com

    For more infornation, see this website nav menu "Booty & Swag" for details.



  • Have you read the Burgee? It's news to you! Here is the latest, Jan. 9, 2012 and; ... Here is the May 18, 2010 copy.

  • Want to look good. See this website nav menu "Booty & Swag" for details.

  • More information-----> Level 1 Information. <-----
    More information-----> Level 2, 3, 4 Information. <-----
    More information-----> Keeboat Status <-----



    2012 Spring classes are available sign up for some sailing fun - don't wait do it now!


    Keelboats Level 4 timeshares workshops offer keelboat sail experience. Talk to Norm Schmidt about joining one in 2012.
    Anyone can participate in the workshops - ask for Norm Schmidt, see Contact us.
    See our Burgee for more information about workshops - click here.
    ASI 2010 Spring Maintenance at Crawford Farm, and 2010 Launch at Kent Lake and Stony Creek. American Sailing Institute
    Aga Polkowska & Andrew Leszczynski July 2009 Stony Creek
    Sailing one of ASI's 18' Interlakes.
    ASI 2010 Spring Maintenance at JBM
    ASI Interlake Maintenance Spring 2010 ASI Interlake Launch 2010 ASI Keelboat Maintenance Spring 2010 ASI Keelboat Maintenance Spring 2010

    Kensington Park Map with ASI location marked. Stony Creek Map with ASI location marked.

    2012 ASI sailing classes are available sign up now!
    Give a gift of sailing to yourself or a friend.
    A Gift to Love!

    ASI racers

    The ASI Awards Dinner meeting on Sat. Jan. 22, 2011 was a great success.
    Thanks to everyone for attending. Congratulations to all the new sailors and sailors moving up in level and to all
    the volunteers for our programs. We can now look forward to an exciting 2011 sailing season.
    The event was held at: Monoghan K of C Hall, in Livonia.


    If you have any suggestion or comments about the website please contact Craig Smith at: webmaster@sailasi.org.


    ASI Interlake at Kent Lake
    View from Manitou
    in North Channel
    of Lake Huron

    ASI Interlakes at Kent Lake
    Kent Lake ASI Interlakes and Flag. DSC01738 by michiganbucks, on Flickr
    Manitou in the North Channel by Joan Swain
    Kent Lake ASI Interlakes. DSC01736 by michiganbucks, on Flickr
    The Flag indicates home port,
    wind strength and direction

    Do you know where?
    Sailing fun


    Interlude on the Thames River off Lake St. Clair, taken by Kate McRae on our recent trip to the Thames River and Cove Marina. Left to right, Siegmar, Jim, Joe and Diana; by craigsmith248, on Flickr


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    See more Kent Cup Pictures by Phil Phillips on ShutterFly, click here.


    2011 season has ended. We are looking forward to the 2012 season.
    Join us for the sailing fun.


    Thanks to all the sailing students and instructors.
    Congratulations students, on earning your sailing certificate award. Hope you enjoyed the 2011 sailing season.
    2011 students needing to take the written test, can still do it in 2011.

    Thanks to all the members of our ASI sail club for making all the programs fun for all.
    Thanks to all the members of our ASI racing program.
    Thanks to all the great people of ASI who made this all possible.
    In memory of Mike Bertrand the best to all.
    In memory of Bob Corzine the best to all.
    In memory of Warren Whitehouse the best to all.
    In memory of Lee Johnson the best to all.
    In memory of Zyggi Lawrence the best to all.
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    Put yourself on our list of interested-in-sailing and we will notify you of our 2012 sailing programs.
    See Contacts and email or phone us.
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    BOROVIK NOVICE TROPHY Mark Valentine novice  2007 champion receiving Borovik trophy from Michael Golden Kent Cup 2003 Racers Kent Cup

    Check out our Kent Interlake Racing Program


    Members interested in joining the racing program, there will be opportunities this season to participate.
    Check the Burgee and Calendar or contact the racing program director Michael Golden for information.



    Sign up NOW! for the 2012 program.
    It's cheaper than you think ! We're in it for the fun, we are non-profit.
    --->see our fee's, scroll down to "Fee Schedule" in this PDF document<---
    Sign Up - Click here.

    Kent Lake 2008 Launch - After, Our ASI Level 1 Interlake center board program
    Overture 2007, Our ASI Level 2 keelboat program Kent Lake 2008 Launch - the fun begins, Our ASI Level 1 Interlake center board program Voyager III, Our ASI Level 3/4 keelboat program

    Did you know we have 11 sailboats at Kensington and 4 sailboats at Stony Creek.
    In addition we have 4 keelboats at Lake St. Clair and we sail 2 of these in all the Great Lakes.
    It's all for fun, friendships, and learning - we are non-profit!



    With all this water, you should have a sailboat - join us we have the sailboats.


    Hope you are enjoyed the 2011 sailing season. We are thinking of the 2012 season, stay involved, stay connected.


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    We are an energetic, enthusiastic group of sailors who want to teach you the joy of sailing, seamanship and safety on Michigan's waterways.

    Our qualified Instructors are dedicated to making you a success and provide hands on experience with classroom instruction, on the water instruction and mentoring for all those who want to learn more. We provide our members with sailing activities, opportunities to race, teach, learn, or cruise with like-minded friends who also love the sport of sailing.

    Young or old, new or experienced - you have a place with the American Sailing Institute. Contact us today for your opportunity to learn and to share in the joy of sailing. Sailing can be a lifelong learning experience. From learning on our centerboard boats to advanced cruising in the Great Lakes. ASI is based in the Detroit, Michigan Metro area, and our larger boats cruise the Great Lakes area.

    With ASI, you can have it all. Get on board now by contacting the ASI Sail Secretary Contact us.

    Get Started

    To get information about US Sailing click on their logo but don't forget to bookmark our sailasi.org address.



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