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Grosse Pointe Yacht Club
788 Lake Shore Rd, Michigan 48236 USA
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The Grosse Pointe Yacht Club The 131' UNITY yacht leaving the club's harbor in 2009. Built by Palmer Johnson Yachts in 2002, it is the largest vessel docked at the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club. The Grosse Pointe Yacht Club is a private marina and sailing club founded in 1914 and located on the shore of Lake St. Clair in Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan. It was founded in 1914 through the efforts of a group of 25 sailing and iceboating enthusiasts. Grosse Pointe Yacht Club is a member of the Detroit Regional Yacht-racing Association (DRYA). The club is prominently visible and a well-known landmark along the shoreline of the lake north of Detroit. Its facilities were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2015.
Reviewed by Tiffany M.
The staff is very personable and they give you an experience like no other. They host some amazing events and Mothers day brunch. They offer a amazing Adult learn to sail program that gives you... Read more
Reviewed by Jim O.
Attended a seminar here, partial dinner included.very good waitress service. Huge chicken breast- juicy, served with steamed vegetables and potatoes. Water only, as even to purchase no other... Read more
Reviewed by Mary O.
Always a special time at this picturesque venue. Food is excellent, service is top notch. I could come here everyday. Read more
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- Wed - Sat: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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Adult Sailing
2023 adult learn to sail and adult learn to race pricing, adult sailing learn to sail description.
Sailors are taught aboard Grosse Pointe Yacht Club’s newly restored J-22’s and instructors are U.S. Sailing Certified. Whether you are new to sailing or want to improve your sailing, navigation or racing techniques we can tailor a program to your needs.
James Cooper is the Adult Sailing Program Director and has designed the courses for those 18 years and older with all different sailing abilities in mind.
Skills taught in Learn to Sail include rigging, boat handling, steering with a tiller, main and jib sail trim, entering and leaving the harbor, points of sail, wind, knot tying and sailing safety.
Adult Sailing Learn to Race Description
Adult Learn to Race Sailing Class If you know how to sail but want to get into sailboat racing, this is the perfect chance. Lake St Clair is busy every night of the week with fun active sailboat racing. Why not be a part of the camaraderie and teamwork. The ALTR class is the next step beyond the ALTS. We focus on the principles of racing: sail trimming, crew work, race course management and racing rules. This hands-on course will make you a desired crew member on most sailboats. Our Learn to Race class is taught on J22 sailboats and includes weekly races and a team race on the highly competitive J111. Upon completion of the course (6 group race lessons for $500). Assistance is available for boat placement on Lake St Clair sailboats. Course includes weekly evening races and post-race byob debriefings. James Cooper: instructor Registrar online today! Questions Contact:
For more information contact James Cooper at [email protected]
- Group lessons available May, June, July, August, and September
- Six session programs available, instructor flexible to day and time of the week
- Lessons are 2 to 2.5 hours each
- Held in GPYC's Marine Activity Center and on the water
Celebrate the good life with friends, reunions, respectful scattering of loved ones ashes, college outs, birthdays, sporting events, family gatherings, corporate building experience and more. Grosse Pointe Yacht Club will do it all!
- Freedom Day Sail Tour Detroit River Experience, 2.5 hrs
- Freedom Day Sail Tour Lake St. Claire Experience, 2.5 hrs
- Freedom Sailboat Racing on Lake St. Claire Experience, 2.5 hrs
Participants will sail with coach Cooper weekly. Lessons take place at GPYC in the Marine Activity Center (MAC).
In addition to the Learn to Sail class, GPYC also offers these courses:
- Cruising Lake St Clair (Understand the lake, using GPS and VHF radio, setup destinations)
- Learn to Race (Sailing the J/22 fast and trimming the sails for speed, understanding the race course)
GPYC Member Sailors who complete any of these courses successfully are entitled to take out a J/22 with your friends. The J/22s have power for docking.
3 treadmills; 3 ellipticals; 3 Peloton bikes; Smith machine/squat rack/bench press; Lat pulldown/cable row machine; Leg curl machine; Cable pulley machine; Dumbbells up to 75 pounds; Kettlebells up to 50 pounds; Medicine balls; Physio balls; Mats; Battle ropes; Resistance bands
Personal Training Sessions
Book a personal training session with Athletic Director Peter to kick start your fitness routine! Personal Training (Half Hour)- $45.00; Personal Training (One Hour)- $85.00; Bootcamp training sessions can also be booked for you and your friends to kick your fitness routine into high gear. For more information, please email Athletic Director Peter Wendzinski at [email protected].
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Fitness center rules.
- Shirts/tank tops are to be worn at all times.
- Gym shoes are required. No flip flops or open toed shoes allowed.
- The required age to use the fitness center is 16 years old. No exceptions.
- Children under 16 are not allowed into the Fitness Center unless accompanied by a GPYC professional trainer and receiving a signed waiver from a parent or guardian.
Peter Wendzinski
Athletics director.
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Grosse Pointe Shores Public Safety Police and Fire is located across from the GPYC at Vernier and Lake Shore Road. For Police and Fire non-emergencies from a club telephone: dial 9* wait for dial tone then dial 313-881-5500. Portable Defibrillator (Heart 1000) is located in the Harbor Office for use in the event of a heart attack.
Harbor. Our recently renovated harbor holds over 220 boats and includes a concierge service. Activities. Tennis, swimming, fitness center, bowling, sailing, trap shooting and more are available for our members ... Grosse Pointe Yacht ClubThe Grosse Pointe Yacht Club is a private club in Michigan, established in 1914. Skip to content. Member ...
THE GROSSE POINTE CLUB HARBOR YACHTING HISTORY. Established in 1926, the first work was completed on a permanent dock. The first assessment of $100 was levied in April of 1929 for protection of the yacht basin and creation of additional slips and clubhouse improvements. Waterfront activity built up in the 30's.
The Grosse Pointe Yacht Club ( GPYC) is a private yacht club located on the shore of Lake St. Clair in Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan. [1] The club is a member of the Detroit Regional Yacht-racing Association (DRYA). [citation needed] The clubhouse is prominently visible and a well-known landmark along the shoreline of the lake north of Detroit .
The Grosse Pointe Yacht Club is a private yacht club located on the shore of Lake St. Clair in Grosse Pointe Shores, ... Photo Map: Overview: Map: Directions: Satellite: Photo Map: Tap on the map to travel: Grosse Pointe Yacht Club. gpyc.org. Wikipedia. Photo: 'lectric eye, CC BY-SA 4.0. Notable Places in the Area. W. Hawkins Ferry House.
on March 09, 2022. Photo courtesy of A.J. Austin. Work that began last fall to upgrade the harbor at the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club is nearly complete. GROSSE POINTE SHORES — A harbor renovation several years in the making at the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club is on target to meet its mid-May deadline. "It was absolutely our objective to complete ...
The Grosse Pointe Yacht Club recently announced a major harbor renovation to take place this fall and winter, including the replacement of five docks, a new bridge, new fuel pumps and more. The new harbor design will increase the slip count by three, giving it a grand total of 246 slips. The renovation is being completed by EC Korneffel Co ...
Our instructors will use the sailing simulator and the Club's J22s to get our smallest sailors comfortable on the water. This session will cover basic sailing concepts and water safety. Kindersail is a half day program from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
The GPYC has been in existence for over 100 years, and we continuously strive for perfect harmony amongst our facilities and our staff. Our award-winning formula of expert leadership, committed staff, and state-of-the-art amenities has been instrumental in ensuring that our Club becomes so much more. Think of Grosse Pointe Yacht Club as an ...
The Grosse Pointe Yacht Club The 131' UNITY yacht leaving the club's harbor in 2009. Built by Palmer Johnson Yachts in 2002, it is the largest vessel docked at the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club. The Grosse Pointe Yacht Club is a private marina and sailing club founded in 1914 and located on the shore of Lake St. Clair in Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan. It was founded in 1914 through the efforts of ...
Grosse Pointe Yacht Club, Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan. 3,611 likes · 55 talking about this · 31,404 were here. The Grosse Pointe Yacht Club is a private boating and social club founded in 1914.
Grosse Pointe Yacht ClubThe Grosse Pointe Yacht Club is the perfect venue to host your next event in Grosse Pointe. We have large event spaces with views of Lake St. Clair ... Gaze upon our East Lawn that looks over our Harbor and Lake St. Clair. A scene most fitting for eternal union. Finally, punctuate the big day at your reception in our ...
Established in 1914, Grosse Pointe Yacht Club offers a variety of entertainment and recreational facilities, such as boating and sailing. It has a clubhouse that features stucco and red tile, arches, and more than 180-foot bell tower that serves as navigational aid to boaters.
Celebrate the good life with friends, reunions, respectful scattering of loved ones ashes, college outs, birthdays, sporting events, family gatherings, corporate building experience and more. Grosse Pointe Yacht Club will do it all! Freedom Day Sail Tour Detroit River Experience, 2.5 hrs; Freedom Day Sail Tour Lake St. Claire Experience, 2.5 hrs
Grosse Pointe Yacht ClubThe Grosse Pointe Yacht Club has three dining rooms featuring both upscale and casual food. We also have grab and go food and fast casual food in the harbor ... The Grog Shop is located in the GPYC Harbor and is your go-to spot for beer, seltzer, wine, coffee and snacks. Plus, the Shop has amazing grab n' go options that ...
Grosse Pointe Yacht ClubContact information, location and map of the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club, located on Lake St. Clair in Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan. Skip to content. Member Login ... Harbor Master (313) 640-7000. M: (313) 999-5926. [email protected]. Add to Contact
Grosse Pointe Club • 6 Berkshire Place, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236 • (313) 885-0400 • © 2024. All Rights Reserved.
Grosse Pointe Club • 6 Berkshire Place, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236 • (313) 885-0400 • © 2024. All Rights Reserved.
Membership Requirements. Candidates for membership must be sponsored by three Grosse Pointe Yacht Club members and attend a reception to meet the GPYC Board of Directors. The Board of Directors elects candidates for membership at their monthly Board meetings. Members must be at least 21 years of age. Request A Tour.
Peter Wendzinski. Athletics Director. (313) 640-7023. [email protected]. Grosse Pointe Yacht ClubThe GPYC is home to a world class fitness center in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. Featuring Peloton bikes, treadmills, personal training, fitness classes and more.
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