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.

The DSSA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that relies on membership fees and donations to run our various sailing programs.  If you can afford to make a tax-deductible donation, this is greatly appreciated.  We are committed to providing sailing opportunities for all

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One of our DSSA members at Alakef Coffee has put together their newest coffee blend called Spinnaker that is inspired from sailing on Lake Superior!  Some of the proceeds from each sale will go to the DSSA.  We also have a 15% off promo code for all DSSA members!

2025 Events

Friday night youth race clinics are open to all youth interested free of charge! Race Clinic’s will be from 5:30pm-6:30pm topics will be intro to racing sailboats: right of way rules, start sequence/starting a race, basic tactics, rounding racing marks, different racing courses, and more! Youth that have experience sailing lasers are welcome to sign up for the race series that follows the clinic for Fleet A (Advanced) or Fleet B (Beginner). Youth sailors will need a DSSA youth, family, or day membership ($10) to participate on the water. Racing will be from 7pm-9pm. Youth that are interested that don’t have laser experience can take lessons or sign up for DSSA youth camps before the series! This clinic and race series will be hosted by the DSSA along with DYC members. Please contact the DSSA Waterfront Director to sign up for the race series for Fleet A or B.

Night #1 June 27th 5:30pm-9pm Night #2 July 18th 5:30pm-9pm Night #3 August 8th 530pm-9pm

  • Group Adult Beginner Sailing Class Mondays June 9th and 16th 5pm-8pm.  ($110 for Annual DSSA members or $150 for non-annual members)
  • Group Adult Intermediate Sailing Class #1 Mondays June 23rd and 30th 5pm-8pm.  ($110 for Annual DSSA members or $150 for non-annual members)
  • Group Adult Intermediate Sailing Class #2 Mondays July 14th and 21st 5pm-8pm.  ($110 for Annual DSSA members or $150 for non-annual members)

Please call or email the DSSA Waterfront Director to sign up for classes or if you have any questions!

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.
  • 2025 Open Sailing Starts June 12th!  Saturdays and Week Days 2pm-8:30pm, Weeks Days during youth camp sessions 4:30pm-8:30pm.