Sheboygan on the Wind: Reserving a 23-foot Sonar for Lake Michigan Sailing

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Sheboygan on the Wind: Reserving a 23-foot Sonar for Lake Michigan Sailing

Community Boating members of the Sailing Education Association of Sheboygan (SEAS) can reserve 23-foot Sonar boats for 1–4 hour sails after completing a Sonar Skills Check-out.

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Sheboygan on the Wind: Reserving a 23-foot Sonar for Lake Michigan Sailing.

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Sheboygan
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Sailing Education Association of Sheboygan (SEAS)
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Boat Tour
Robert Eric Crews
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Sonar Reservation lets Community Boating members take a 23-foot Sonar onto the broad sweep of Lake Michigan. Operated through the Sailing Education Association of Sheboygan, the program makes this class of keelboat available for 1- to 4-hour outings once a sailor has completed a staff-led Sonar Skills Check-out.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE BOAT

23-foot Sonar keelboats built for Lake Michigan

The SEAS Sonar fleet comprises 23-foot Sonar keelboats designed for day sailing on Lake Michigan, offering a stable platform for short excursions or skill practice.

THE ACCESS

Members-only reservation after skills check

Access to Sonar reservations is limited to Community Boating members who have completed a Sonar Skills Check-out with staff—only after that check-out may members reserve a boat.

THE OPTIONS

Flexible 1–4 hour sails

Once checked out, members may reserve Sonars for outings that range from a brief 1-hour sail to a 4-hour stretch on Lake Michigan.

What the day feels like

How it feels on the water

Reserve a Sonar and push off for controlled, purposeful sailing on Lake Michigan: the boats are sized for day sails and available to members after a staff-run skills check. Sessions are short enough to fit an afternoon yet long enough—1 to 4 hours—to practice maneuvers, cruise the shoreline, or enjoy open-water sailing.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this reservation model suits—and who it doesn’t.

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Community Boating MembersThis offering is for registered Community Boating members only; membership is a prerequisite to reserve Sonars.
2
Small groups and crewsSonars accommodate groups up to six people, making them suitable for small crews or a handful of friends sailing together.
3
Older teens and adultsParticipants must be at least 16 years old to reserve a Sonar, so the program is best suited to older teens and adults.
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Certified beginners and intermediatesSailors who have completed the Sonar Skills Check-out with SEAS staff will find the boats easy to manage for practice and recreational sails.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What to Bring

Confirm your Community Boating membership and that you have completed the Sonar Skills Check-out before arriving to reserve a boat.

Membership & Eligibility

Membership and a completed Sonar Skills Check-out with SEAS staff are required to reserve a Sonar.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

Who can reserve a Sonar?

Reservations are available only to Community Boating members who have completed a Sonar Skills Check-out.

How long can I reserve a boat for?

Members may reserve Sonars in 1- to 4-hour blocks.

Is there a fee to reserve a Sonar?

Sonar use is free to Community Boating members.

What is the boat size and capacity?

The Sonars used by SEAS are 23-foot boats and can carry up to six people.

How do I become eligible to reserve a Sonar?

Become a Community Boating member and complete a Sonar Skills Check-out with SEAS staff to become eligible to reserve a Sonar.

Is there an age minimum to reserve a Sonar?

Reservations are available to participants age 16 and older.