Door County
Affordable Flat Rate Sailing in Beautiful Door County
Sail All Season Long For an Easy Monthly Fee
Door County WI is a premier destination for sailing, offering a perfect blend of accessibility and adventure. Local residents enjoy the ease of day sailing on its scenic waters, with harbors and marinas just minutes away. Yet Door County’s charm also draws vacationers from farther afield—from bustling Chicago to nearby Green Bay—seeking a unique and relaxing escape.
With its sheltered bays, charming waterfront towns, and striking Lake Michigan views, the area caters to seasoned sailors and casual cruisers alike. Whether it’s a spontaneous afternoon sail or a weeklong voyage, Door County delivers an unforgettable sailing experience for all.
Your Sailboat Is Waiting for You
SailTime Door County is a sailboat membership program and sailing school at Wave Pointe Marina & Resort, Little Sturgeon Bay. Northeast Wisconsin-native Bill Wons captains the Alissa Joy, a 2018 luxurious 35-foot Beneteau Oceanis sailboat and the Leah Helen, a 2021 38-foot Jeanneau Sun Odyssey. Incorporating the latest, most innovative technology, the premier yachts offer speed, stability and good seakeeping. With an impressive galley, AC, heat, dehumidifier, and plenty of headroom, the yachts are comfortable and spacious. The Jeanneau even has 3 cabins! The sailboats are ready to skipper for the experienced sailor visiting Door County for a memorable Wisconsin vacation.
Sailboat Share Membership Program
Opened in 2001, SailTime is the world’s leading boat share program. The innovative sailboat membership program provides the freedom of regular, flexible time on the water. Members enjoy the benefits of new boat ownership without the high cost of owning a sailboat themselves. They spend their time sailing, not repairing and maintaining a sailboat. There are no slip fees, insurance, or storage expenses to pay. They step aboard a new sailboat and begin their cruise on Green Bay.
SailTime is an ASA Awarded Sailing School
American Sailing Association-certified Instructor Bill Wons offers ASA-sailing lessons for adults learning to sail or improving their sailing skills. SailTime Door County maintains small class sizes of four students, for personalized sailing instruction. Students learn to safely skipper a boat, sailing terminology, seamanship, helm commands, and basic navigation. Students advance through the American Sailing certifications from beginner to advanced.
Charter Sailboat Cruises
Additionally, Captain Bill Wons is ready to lift anchor for peaceful, romantic sunset cruise charters. Champagne toasts and glowing summer sunsets await the Door County vacationer. Sailing aboard the Alissa Joy, charter guests experience the incredible views of the peninsula’s unique landscape. Day or night, sightseeing cruises reveal the natural wonders of Door County:
- Limestone cliffs
- Rare rock formations
- Sand dunes
- Sea caves
Your Sailboat is Waiting for You, so choose your Door County adventure.
- Enjoy regular, flexible time on the water as a Boat Share Member
- Charter the Alissa Joy for a sunset or day cruise
- Enroll in an ASA-certified Sailing Course
Contact Captain Bill Wons to schedule your sail aboard the 35-foot Beneteau Oceanis.
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