Sailing For All!

The mission of the Duluth-Superior Sailing Association is to offer the joy of sailing to the entire Duluth-Superior community, regardless of skill level, physical capabilities, or financial means.

Youth Camps

Youth sailing and water activity camps are held at the DSSA Pier on Park Point throughout the summer.

Sailing Lessons

Wheather you have never sailed before or just want a refesher, we can help you get comfotable and confident on the water.

Open Sailing

Already a sailor? Then become a member of the DSSA and enjoy the use of our diverse fleet of trainers, racers, and daysailers.

Cruise Boats

With a membership and a small day-use fee, experienced cruisers have access to the DSSA's motorized cruise boats.

2024 Events

Please feel free to contact the waterfront director this winter with any questions about the 2025 sailing season!  DSSA Phone: 218-290-0961  DSSA Email: sailingforall@gmail.com

Scott R. Anderson Sailing for All Memorial Fund

The Scott R. Anderson “Sailing for all”Memorial fund supports both able and disabled sailor participants of all ages at the Duluth-Superior Sailing Association.  Its focus is to ensure that any person can participate, regardless of financial or physical ability.

Donations can be made to the Scott R. Anderson Sailing for All Memorial Fund on our website or at the Duluth Superior Sailing Association, P. O. Box 3094, Duluth, MN 55803. Write checks to “DSSA” with the notation “Scott R. Anderson Fund.

Make A Hero: Adaptive Water Sports, Scott Anderson, Duluth, MN

Scott was a long-term leader in our community sailing program. We were formed in 1984 as a joint venture between Duluth Parks and Recreation and the 4H program. Scott became involved during this period and helped the program grow to include adaptive sailing for disabled persons. In the mid-1990s our organization incorporated into a 501 (c ) (3)  non-profit organization that now operates as the Duluth Superior Sailing Association (DSSA). Scott was an early president of the association and was continuously active, supporting our adaptive sailing program up to his death. It was his desire that we establish a fund in his name to support adaptive sailing infrastructure as well as participation by disabled and disadvantaged sailors of all ages.  The fund is named the Scott R. Anderson “sailing for all” Memorial Fund.

Pier Calendar

Use our calendar to see open sailing hours and check for pier closings due to weather or special events.

  • Open Sailing will close an hour early if no boats are on the water at that time.
  • The pier will close in inclement or unsafe weather conditions.
  • 2024 Open Sailing Starts June 10th!  Saturdays and Week Days 2pm-9pm, Weeks Days during youth camp sessions 4:30pm-9pm.

What I learned from from my first Duluth sailing lesson by DNT's Jay Gabler

Duluth News Tribune arts and entertainment reporter Jay Gabler comes to the DSSA for his first sailing lesson!