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Welcome to the Grand River Sailing Club! GRSC is located in beautiful Grand Haven on the west coast of Michigan.
Welcome to the Grand River Sailing Club
"GRSC is more than a club, it is a family united by one passion, sailing. Despite the chaos of the world, sailing brings peace and a purpose for us club members."
~ Past Commodore Alicia Stringer
About GRSC
Founded in 1980 by Larry Gardner, The Grand River Sailing Club in Grand Haven, MI is stationed near the mouth of the Grand River feeding into Lake Michigan.
Sailing School
Want to learn to sail? We have a hands-on sailing school that starts in the classroom and expands to Lake Michigan with some “light” racing.
The Rhumbline
Check out our blog. Written by members, for members, and shared with the world you will find interesting articles, great sailing tips, and more…
Clubhouse Rentals
Located in the heart of Grand Haven, our location makes a great venue for hosting birthday parties and other special events.
“We clear the harbor and the wind catches her sails and my beautiful ship leans over ever so gracefully, and her elegant bow cuts cleanly into the increasing chop of the waves. I take a deep breath and my chest expands and my heart starts thumping so strongly I fear the others might see it beat through the cloth of my jacket. I face the wind and my lips peel back from my teeth in a grin of pure joy.” ~L.A. Meyer
RACING | 2024 Season
2023 brought us some of the strongest winds we’ve ever seen in a racing season! While we love the wind… we’re hoping 2024 is just a hair calmer. Registration is now open and the schedule is up, check it out here.
We’d like to say a special Thank You to our 2024 season sponsors: R. Smithe Builders, Mitten Mobile Detailing, Bluffton Bay Sails, North Shore Marina, Shorelines Painting Company, Dryer Architectural Group, Betty Clark for the Pat Clark Memorial Cup and Susan Harper for the Baneberry Cup.
SOCIAL EVENTS
Cocktail parties, game night events, shrimp boils, banquets and more, our club host social events all year long for our members.
GRSC GEAR
For cold weather or warm weather…for babies and for adults…we got some great GRSC gear! Check out our online store to see what’s available, and if you’re looking for something custom, just ask!
New From The Rhumbline
(Our Sailing Blog)
Alone Together by Christian Williams
A Book Review by Marshall Lystra “I crossed paths with Melville and Darwin out there; and yes, I heard voices. Children in the rigging, a mermaid calling my name. That’s what happens when there’s only you. But if you hear voices calling your name, are you really...
Resourceful Sailers
I have found sailors to be among the most resourceful people I know. With COVID-19 restrictions in place for a while longer, and with a murky view of what the "new normal" will become, I find myself wondering what it means to be resourceful today. Re·source·ful;...
2025 Racing Sponsors
Baneberry Cup
Susan Harper
R. Smithe Builders
Dryer Architectural Group
Pat Clark Memorial
Betty Clark
Grand River Sailing Club
219 N. Harbor
Mailing: PO Box 214
Grand Haven, MI 49417