Traverse Area Community Sailing is an organization dedicated to providing sailing education and opportunities for all.
Mixing kids with water since 1994
PROGRAMS
We strive to keep our programs affordable, due to a tremendous amount of volunteers and donations. Parents are welcome to get involved, we can always use extra help -- no experience necessary! Monthly Board Meetings are held the third Monday of each month at the Grand Traverse Yacht Club.
Our instructors are trained professionals and place great importance on safety and proper instruction on the water. Sailors are required to wear proper foot gear and a Coast Guard approved flotation vest at all times. US Sailing, the national governing body of the sport of sailing, certifies all of our instructors.
Scholarship resources are available for all our youth programs.
Youth Sailing
Ages 8-17 can learn the art and fun of sailing! Designed to teach sailing basics and beyond. When registering, please indicate experience level. Instruction is customized to the student!
Hight School Sailing
High School Sailing is a great place for student sailors to hone their sailing skills. Practicing Daily in the Spring and Fall, our sailors travel the Midwest to sail regattas and local competions.
Adult Learn To Sail
TACS is not for children only, each season we offer learn to sail sessions to the adults in our community as well. Evening and weekend sessions make this the perfect way to learn to sail!
Adaptive Sailing
In the summer of 2009 TACS introduced an adaptive sailing program. Adaptive sailing is a program that is inclusive to individuals with all abilities, including but not limited to those with physicals and/or cognitive delays
Tuesday Night Laser Races
We're happy to announce our summer Laser series for middle school, high school, collegiate and adult sailors, two divisions, come sail with some of the BEST!!!
Races will be held on Tuesdays (June 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15) at 5:30.
Women On The Water
Women on the Water Sailing, an official TACS program. Learn to sail from a woman with other women. Two hour sessions on the water. Sign up for as many sessions as you want. You'll learn at your own pace with your instructors, Captains Jenny & Kimberli.