Traverse Area Community Sailing

Traverse Area Community Sailing (TACS) is a nonprofit, community-based sailing organization providing accessible, high-quality sailing opportunities for youth and adults throughout the Grand Traverse region. Our Programs:

YOUTH SAILING - For children 8-17, the Learn to Sail is taught by US Sailing certified instructors in 8' Optimist prams, Open Bic's, Lasers and C420's. ADULT LEARN TO SAIL - For the young of heart, our adult program is taught in the Lasers on Boardman lake. Individualized instruction for 1-4 people. ADVANCED SAILING - Aimed at sailors who have previously participated in the Youth Sailing Sessions, the Advanced Session teaches sail trim, race tactics and advanced boat handling in 1 person (Lasers) and 2 person (C420's). ADAPTIVE SAILING: Everyone deserves to enjoy the thrill of sailing, even those with disabilities. TACS RACING TEAM - For Middle and High School students who have completed the Advanced Sailing Session, looking to fine tune your skills and learn to race? Then this is the next step for you. Designed for beginning as well as experienced racers, we will practice three mornings as well as participate in local and US Sailing events. The Racing Team also provides sailors the opportunity to race as part of a crewed boat on a 17' Interlake on Thursdays against some of the best sailors in the area. FAMILY FUN NIGHT NIGHTS! - Come sailing on Boardman Lake Tuesdays and Thursdays 4-8PM! HIGH SCHOOL SAILING TEAM - TACS supports local high school sailors competing in the Midwest Inter-scholastic Sailing Association. Sailors from Traverse City Central, Traverse City West High Schools and St Francis High School train on Tues, Wed. & Thurs. afternoons (in season). The teams travel to regattas across the midwest on their quest to have fun & win a National Championship