ABOUT THE GPSC
The Grosse Pointe Sail Club was founded in 1948 when the City of Grosse Pointe Park invited a dozen sailing enthusiasts to establish a sailing club at the city’s Windmill Pointe Park.
Located at the head of the Detroit River, Windmill Pointe Park and its marina provide an ideal venue for conducting sailboat races. The club’s Tuesday evening Sundown Series, begun in 1961, is the longest running open racing competition on the lake, drawing hundreds of sailors every Tuesday night throughout the summer.
With its location at the junction of the Detroit River and Lake St. Clair, the Windmill Pointe Park main pier offers spectators an excellent view of both the starts and finishes of the Sundown races and other club sponsored race events.
2026 BRIDGE
Commodore Ben Wixson
Vice Commodore Dr. Mary Beth O’Connell
Rear Commodore Kim Miller
Past Commodore Dr. Rob Welch
2026 DIRECTORS
Lindy Holloway (2nd Year)
Paul Krynski (2nd Year)
Prudy Billiu (1st Year)
Kathryn Doherty (1st Year)
“For more than 75 years, the Grosse Pointe Sail Club has been part of the heart of Southeast Michigan’s sailing community. We make no mistake about the fact that our long-established sailing club is different from yacht clubs with grand buildings and sprawling grounds. Instead, we are proud of the sailing, racing, friendships, and traditions that have defined GPSC for generations.
From our classic weekly sailing series to our many social events throughout the year, there is always something happening at GPSC.
Whether you are a lifelong sailor, new to the sport, or simply looking for a great group of people to spend time with, I invite you to come see what the Grosse Pointe Sail Club has to offer.”
UPCOMING EVENTS
Photo by Mike Florian
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We are committed to growing the sport of sailing for the entire sailing community.
No sailing experience? No problem. Let’s chat about the many ways we can get you out on the water.
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