Daysails & Sunset Sails

• Use the Book Now button to reserve your date. 50% deposit is required, with the remainder due 10 days prior to your sail. Bookings cannot be made without a signed liability waiver.

• If you don’t see the date you want, please text, call or email us. We can sometimes move things around.

• We’ll contact you to confirm and check on any special events or needs for your sail.

• A crew member will reach out to you to confirm your booking. We want to get to know you, learn about your prior experience, your goals and what we can do to make your experience incredible!

• Your book(s) will be mailed to you within 2 days.

• Read the book(s) and review the Study Guides BEFORE you arrive for the class(es).

We highly recommend trip insurance through Travel Guard or Allianz Travel – please consider this for your booking and travel.

31 days or more prior to class, sail or trip:

• Your deposit will be refunded, less a $250 cancellation fee

• There is no change fee to reschedule to another open date in current or following year.

30 days or less prior to class, sail or trip:

• Your total amount paid will only be refunded if we can rebook your spot. If we can rebook your spot, we’ll refund your total amount paid less a $250 cancellation fee.

• There is no change fee to reschedule to another open date in current or following year.

Weather cancellations - see FAQ

• U.P. Sailing Company boats are located near downtown Marquette – in the Upper Harbor near Presque Isle Park and in the Lower Harbor - downtown. The exact location where we will cast off is dependent on your booking and will be communicated prior to your sail.

• By Air: Delta, American, United and Alaska fly into Marquette (MQT). Other airport options are Escanaba (ESC), Iron Mountain (IMT) or Houghton (CMX).

Let us know if you need help planning your travel!

• Sunscreen & chapstick

• Any hats will need to stay on in the wind

• Sunglasses (polarized are best!)

• Layered clothing – it can be 10+ degrees colder on water than land. Bring options for 1-2 levels above and below what it feels like on land. We have blankets, but sailing cold is no fun!

• Soft soled flat shoes – please no dark soles & no heels/wedges

• Ice and water are provided – you can bring your own wine, beer or beverage of choice!

• Snacks or food

• Motion sickness medication if prone – we like Dramamine, acupressure wrist bands and ginger candy/raw ginger/ginger ale. It will usually subside by staying above deck and looking out across the water.

• Duffels or soft bags only – no suitcases

• Sunscreen & chapstick

• Any hats will need to stay on in the wind

• Sunglasses (polarized are best!)

• Layered clothing – it can be 10+ degrees colder on water than land. Bring options for 1-2 levels above and below what it feels like on land. Bring pants and fleece top options. Consider a base layer, depending on forecast. We have blankets, but being cold while sailing is no fun!

• Foul weather gear – preferably waterproof/PVC, doesn’t have to be fancy

• Sailing gloves (optional)

• Boat shoes or sneakers – please no dark soles

• Shoes/sandals you can get wet when going ashore in the dinghy

• Shower sandals

• Ice, water, coffee & tea are provided – you can bring your own wine, beer or beverage of choice! Students cannot partake in alcohol until after class is done for the day.

• Snacks or food

• Personal water bottle

• Personal PFD if you have one

• Motion sickness medication if prone – we like Dramamine, acupressure wrist bands and ginger candy/raw ginger/ginger ale. It will usually subside by staying above deck and looking out across the water.

• Phone chargers

• Personal toiletries

• Bedding and towels if not provided for your booking

For guests not staying on the boat, there are several hotels, B&Bs, VRBOs and AirBnBs very close to the marina. Let us know if you need help securing one.

• For courses/trips, we’ll be in contact on the provisioning plan for your group.

• You may bring anything you’d like! We have a fridge, freezer and ample space for snacks.

• Let us know if we can arrange a charcuterie board or other food for you!

We do not provide alcohol, but for daysails, trips and overnight classes – you may bring whatever you wish and consume within reason. If a guest or student overindulges or becomes unruly or unsafe, we reserve the right to end the sail early, or ask you to leave - without refund. Students are not allowed to drink alcohol during instruction. Smoking of any kind is never allowed on any of our boats. If you smoke, it can only be done ashore.

It’s customary to tip your Captain or Instructor if you feel they did a great job. We go the extra mile to make your time on the water special, so a tip is always appreciated! Tips can be given in cash, check, Venmo (@UPSC_Crew) or PayPal (@UPSCcrew)

Your safety is the most important consideration, and we want your experience to be a positive one.

Daysails/Sunset Sails: If actual weather is too severe or forecasted as severe, we may cancel or reschedule your sail. If you’re unable to reschedule, we’ll refund your payment. We will not cancel based on forecasted weather or only by “small craft advisory,” but take these into consideration when deciding to cancel or not.

Classes: We rarely will cancel a class for inclement weather, as we can usually move course components around to accommodate moving weather patterns. ASA 101 courses will be rescheduled/restructured if the sustained wind is greater than 20 knots, ASA 103 if the sustained wind is greater than 25 knots and ASA 104 if it is greater than 30 knots.

Trips: If actual weather is too severe, we may cancel, delay departure, choose an alternate destination or reschedule your trip. If we cancel or you’re unable to delay or reschedule, we’ll refund your payment. We will not necessarily cancel based on forecasted weather or only by “small craft advisory.” If your trip is cut short by severe weather and we are unable to sail back to the original destination, we will shuttle you via vehicle and refund the pro-rated number of days missed.

We provide both inflatable and flotation style PFDs (including child and infant sizes). You may bring your own if you’d like. Anyone under age 16 must wear a PFD at all times while on the deck of the boat.

• If your booking includes bedding and linens, each person will have: Sheets, pillow, blanket, 1 bath towel, 2 washcloths and 1 beach towel

• If you bring your own bedding, plan on either a sleeping bag, queen size bedding (cabins) or twin size bedding (settee). Dish towels and bathroom hand towels are provided.

Daysails and Trips: Guests will need to be able to move up and down steps and walk on moving surfaces. Most disabilities can be accommodated – please contact us with questions.

Classes: Sailing can be a rigorous endeavor, particularly when learning. Be prepared to be very active while on a moving boat. If you are sedentary, it would be a good idea to start a moderate exercise program that includes upper body training.

• Any children under age 16 will be required to wear a PFD at all times while on the deck of the boat.

• Please consider if your child has the ability to be somewhat immobile for several hours at a time.

• While we welcome children and families for daysails and trips, please consider their level of interest in learning to sail before booking them into a class.

• ASA 101 is for age 13 and up.

Generally, pets are not allowed. Please contact us if you have a special request. We’re pet lovers too!