Membership Sailing
Stop Dreaming and Start Sailing, Today!
No Hassle Membership Sailing
Just show up and sail!
Your SailTime membership sailing club is easy, hassle-free, and much less expensive than boat ownership!
SIGN UP FOR THE 2026 SAILING SEASON Today!
Welcome Aboard! The membership sailing fleet is still available for showings—but not for long! Now is the perfect time to stop down, step aboard, and let’s talk about membership sailing and ownership opportunities for the upcoming season. Every year our membership sailing programs sell out, and spots are already filling quickly, so if you’ve been thinking about getting on the water, this is your chance to secure your place and start to plan your season ahead.
No sailing experience? Some experience? Been a while? Or maybe you’re an old salt ready to enjoy more time on the water without the hassle of ownership? Membership sailing makes it simple. With expert instruction and onboard familiarization, we’ll help you become confident, capable, and sailing sooner than you ever expected.
Ask about our new Crew Membership! It’s an easy way to experience membership sailing right away with very little commitment. Sail twice a month with a licensed Captain/Instructor, connect with other SailTime Detroit members, and enjoy a fun, social environment on the water. It’s flexible, month-to-month, and the perfect way to jump in and try membership sailing for yourself.
And the best part? Membership sailing doesn’t stop in Detroit. Your membership includes reciprocal sailing benefits at SailTime bases across the U.S. and around the world—giving you even more ways to explore, relax, and sail wherever you go.
Call us today at 586-888-9744 or email detroit@sailtime.com to schedule your showing. Come see the boats, feel the breeze, and reserve your membership sailing spot before it’s gone!
How Fractional sailing Membership Works
As a SailTime Member, you’ll select a specific boat based on size, price, and availability—then enjoy the consistency of sailing that same boat every time. It quickly starts to feel like your own. In fact, many members naturally refer to it as “my boat,” because they become comfortable, confident, and familiar with every detail onboard.
This consistency is what makes the experience so enjoyable. Instead of learning a new boat each time like in a typical charter, you build real confidence and skill with your assigned vessel. You know where everything is, how it handles, and what to expect, making every outing more relaxing and fun.
It’s the sweet spot between ownership and chartering, giving you pride of use without the responsibilities of maintenance, upkeep, or management.
An Exclusive Boat Club Membership
Join an exclusive boat club with membership that gives you the freedom of regular, flexible time on the water. Imagine the thrill of leaving work early for a sunny day on Lake St Clair on a beautiful, clean, and well-appointed sailboat. A SailTime membership allows you to create these lasting memories yourself.
We offer memberships on late model Jeanneau sailboats.
It’s simple:
- You pay an annual membership fee
- Reserve your time online
Use the boat to sail with your family and friends - Then button her up for the next member.
Guaranteed Monthly Usage
Classic
MembershipPremier
MembershipLocal Sailing
As a Member you enjoy Detroit area boating the way you want. A day, weekend or week-long trip; you set-up the times that work for you. Through real-time,on-line scheduling and management tools we make membership sailing in the Detroit area both practical and cost effective. Our fleet is located at the Jefferson Beach Marina in St. Clair Shores.
Global Access
What to do in the winter, when there’s no sailing in Detroit? We’re part of the world’s largest boating membership company! With locations nationwide and global bases stretching from Europe to Australia, Members can use SailTime Plus to take out a boat in warmer locations. With a low-cost, standardized pricing plan, a boating vacation is possible at a much cheaper rate than through traditional charter companies.
Your Membership Sailing Benefits
- You design your own sailing calendar using an online scheduling system
- A limited number of members on each boat
- Guaranteed access that’s affordable, hassle-free and easy to schedule – 24/7
- Make instant sailing reservations or plan up to a year in advance
- Top quality boats that are professionally managed
- No maintenance, slip fees, insurance, or other headaches.
- 24/7 Staff availability during the season.
- Only a one-year commitment
- Membership fees vary by boat size, marina location, and the number of monthly users.
