Q: HOW DO I JOIN A SAIL?
A: Click here and follow the instructions.

Q: WHAT IS THE MEETUP.COM WEBPAGE?
A: Here is the link to our meetup.com webpage: https://www.meetup.com/Lake-Michigan-Sailing-Club-com/
We use this as part of the sign up process and to keep all our members, events, and sails organized.

Q: WHY DO I NEED TO SIGN UP ON THE MEETUP.COM WEBPAGE?
A: It's where you will be able to sign up for events and sails, communicate with us, and see everything that is going on with our club.  

Q: HOW DO I RSVP TO EVENTS & TO SAIL?
A: You must sign up on our Meetup.com webpage, after which you will be asked to fill out a Temporary Guest Membership Application so that you can RSVP to our events and go out sailing with us.

Q: HOW MANY TIMES CAN I SAIL AS A TEMPORARY GUEST?
A: You can come out as our temporary guest up to three (3) times within the calendar year that you are approved.

Q: WHAT IS A REGULAR MEMBERSHIP?
A: A“Regular” membership is for one individual.

Q: WHAT IF I WANT MY FAMILY TO SAIL WITH ME?
A: A “Family” membership is open to persons who are members of a domestic unit living at the same address. Click here: “PAY DUES for Family & Temporary Guest Members that have been invited to join” if you are joining as a family.

Q: HOW TO I JOIN THE CLUB IF I AM A BOAT OWNER?
A: Boat owners, follow the steps to joining, and you will be contacted to go over separate procedures for signing up.

Q: WHAT DO I DO IF I'M INVITED TO JOIN AS A PAID MEMBER & HOW DO I PAY MEMBERSHIP DUES & FEES?
A: If you are invited to join as a paid member you must PAY DUES to continue to sail with us. 
  1. PAY DUES/FEE ONLINE: Click this link to go to Meetup and pay your dues online.  
  2. BY MAIL:  
  • LMSC Membership
  • P.O. Box 213
  • Winthrop Harbor, Il, 60096

Q: CAN I INVITE A GUEST TO GO OUT SAILING WITH ME?
A: Only paid members are allowed to invite a guest to go out sailing.

Q: HOW CAN I BRING A GUEST WITH ME?
A: If you have someone that would like to go out sailing with you, please have them “Request to join” on our Meetup.com webpage and follow to join.

Q: WHAT IF THERE ARE TOO MANY PEOPLE THAT RSVP FOR A SAIL?
A: Paid members are given first chance on making an RSVP for a sail, with any openings left to be filled by temporary members.

Q: WHAT DO I BRING TO A SAIL?
A: The following is a list of items a crew member should bring to a sailing event.
  1. Personal flotation device, PFD
  2. Foul weather gear
  3. Hat
  4. Boat shoes
  5. Sunscreen
  6. Sunglasses
  7. Your lunch
  8. Water or drink
  9. Something to share for lunch
  10. ​Money (if attending dinner after sailing)