A pair of swans take wing alongside one of the boats sailing in the Dan Rice Memorial Regatta.

With the wind in their sails, club members enjoy the Dan Rice Memorial Regatta.

Sailboats race in the Dan Rice Memorial Regatta. Named in honor of a former club member, “the Dan Rice” is considered the club championship.

The club is open, weather permitting, all day every Saturday and Sunday from April through October, and weekday evenings after 6:30 p.m. during summer months. The boats are available to all members on a first-come, first-served basis, except during instruction and racing.

Pete Townsend, racing chair of the Michigan Sailing Club, hold’s a skippers’ meeting.

Each weekend, the Michigan Sailing Club presents lectures and demonstrations on a variety of beginner and advanced sailing topics. Participants may begin attending at any time, since most lectures do not require previous sailing knowledge.

The Michigan Sailing Club offers informal club racing every Sunday morning and Wednesday evening throughout the season.

Young sailor Alex Adam prepares to set sail with his father.

For the beginner, the Michigan Sailing Club provides lessons. For the more experienced, its crew offers advanced clinics, racing, teaching opportunities, boat repair, and the use of trapeze and spinnaker equipment.

Kevin Bosley, commodore of the Michigan Sailing Club, demonstrates the fine art of tying a knot.

A Laser is prepared to sail on Baseline Lake.

The Michigan Sailing Club was founded in 1938 to provide sailing facilities for a small group of naval architecture students; its primary mission now is to develop members’ skills in all aspects of sailing.

Sails hang at the ready in the Michigan Sailing Club boathouse.

The boathouse workshop is equipped to serve any sailor’s needs. It’s a tough job, but somebody has to do it.

The boathouse at the Michigan Sailing Club has a kitchen and changing rooms, as well as a social area.

Line and gear add a pop of color to the Michigan Sailing Club boathouse.

Because Baseline Lake suddenly drops from five feet deep to 30 feet, the Michigan Sailing Club has a floating dock, which makes it easier to take in and out.

The Michigan Sailing Club fleet includes 10 JY-15s, seven Lasers, two Albacores, and two 470s, among others.

The Michigan Sailing Club provides a sailing facility to U-M students, faculty, staff, alumni, the Michigan Sailing Team, and the community.

Two members of the 25-plus sailboat fleet rest on the shore of Baseline Lake, home of the Michigan Sailing Club.