Hours of Operation

• Monday – Sunday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

• During the sailing season, typically May 1st – Labor Day Weekend

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Cost​

​-Compass Point Veteran Outreach (CPVO) is a 501c(3) non-profit organization. 
 

-CPVO has teamed with Sonset Sailing, an American Sailing Association (ASA) training affiliate. Veterans and/or respective families get a discount for sailing instructions.

 

-The going rate for an ASA basic sailing course is $490.00 per person, CPVO Vets and/or families get a $290.00 discount; the discount is not a ‘per person’ affair, it’s a single cost that covers the entire family.
 

-Sonset has two boats for training:

22’ Catalina at a cost of $200 per class

30’ Catalina at a cost of $300 per class.

 

For more information about the boats and training, please access:
https://www.sonsetmarine.com

https://www.facebook.com/SonsetSailing

 

Lodging

-Lodging and food are the responsibility of attendees; both are available in
the local area tor at CPVO’s ‘retreat’ (see video in ‘About’ tab) offering full service cabins, BBQ, and beach access to Lake Huron. A donation (amount is up
to you) is required for cabin use.​

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Who Can Attend?

• Veterans and/or veteran families. No limit on family size; in this regard there are programs for all family members in a variety of venues. Preschool aged children are unable to participate.

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Training Schedule

• The minimum duration of sailing instruction is two days, the maximum can be a week or more. 

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Courses Offered

• Basic Sailing

• Coastal Cruising

• Charter Cruising

• Advanced Coastal Cruising.

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Requirements

• DD-214 or NGB-22 must be provided. A semblance of fitness, to include ability to comprehend the dynamics of sailing are necessary. Disabled veterans are accepted; significant disabilities will be assessed during the intake process.

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Intake Process

• Interview with Captain to determine what type of service you are seeking and determine abilities to best fit you with the right service.

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What Happens During the Program

• For personal services, individuals are taught how to sail on a large vessel. Classroom instruction is followed by an on the water training. Venues cover basic to advanced sailing; basic is usually a 2-4 day program and advanced can be up to a week or more.

• All crew members are veterans. Family orientated services consist of a small boat course where each family member is taught the basics and a team/crew approach to sailing on a bigger boat as a family.

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Staff Credentials

• All staff are trained in accordance with the American Sailing Association (ASA) standards, by ASA instructors.

• All staff are veterans and CPR/BLS certified.

• Social Workers, Nutritionist, and Nurses are available on weekends if requested.

• Licensed USCG Captains are present during all training operations.