The Asheville Sailing Club is located at Lake Julian’s sailing marina and has members from all ages, cultures, and sailing abilities! We are a non-profit, volunteer organization offering a welcoming place for everyone to enjoy competitive and leisurely sailing, lake social events and classes.
As a membership-based club, your dues affords you the use of the club facilities, charter boats, opportunities to take classes, serve on committees, the use of our ramp and participation in all events and regattas. See the EVENTS tab on our homepage for list of our activities throughout the year.
For those that have a boat and would like to keep a slip, contact the Park ranger at 828-684-0376 to sign up, as all slips and facilities are managed by the park. In 2025 the slips costs are $900 wet slip, $700 dry slip and $400 racks. The dues and class revenues maintain our fleet of 23 boats (12 Optis, 4-Sunfish, 2 Open Bics, 2 Lasers 2 Jet 14’s and a Flying Scot). Members without a slip trailer their boats in for racing. Members without a boat join the fun, roll up their sleeves and watch or crew!
Annual membership costs are nominal, $40 single/$60 family. Fees are payable online. Just click HERE to visit our Membership page and follow the prompts. It will take you to our software program ClubSpot to register. As a Club, we host racing regattas every 2nd Saturday and 4th Sunday 1-4pm, using the High-Point method of scoring. Every 3rd Saturday is Fun Sail Day between 12 and 4PM where we socialize and sail. Frostbite regattas during the winter during temperate days are scheduled ad hoc. Sailors BYOB and bring a snack to share. Many of our regattas are themed for additional fun!
Regattas are not structured with a list of crew openings. We are very informal, and people who want to crew just show up around noon and let the PRO know. We usually get people into boats by the skippers meeting at 1pm. If not the first race, then usually the 2nd . We have 3-4 races depending on the wind and weather.
For sailors with some experience, our membership offers the ability to Charter a boat – Sunfish, Laser, Jet 14 or a Scot for an afternoon. (The Scot must be sailed by 2 and rigging must be guided initially). Please visit our Charter Policy page to read over the policy and to reserve a boat. The cost is $25 per day and reservations must be made online. Charter sailing is only available on regatta and fun sail days.
Learn to Sail: Adult and Youth classes are available from March to July. The Junior Team (ages 9-16) continue to sail during the year on Wednesday evenings 4-6pm and Saturdays 1-4pm up until November. There is a sign up for that on the Youth Sailing tab.
50 year history
Click here to learn more about Asheville Sailing Club's 50 Year History.
We welcome you to become a member and enjoy all the sailing activities of our Club!
Fishing and sunbathing is not permitted on any docks.
Swimming is strictly prohibited.
The marina is only accessible to current marina members in good standing with the Park Office.
No unescorted non-members are allowed at the marina.
Unescorted minors under the age of 18 are not allowed at the facility. All minors must have adult supervision while sailing.
The lake is deep, especially around the dock. All minors must wear a PFD and have adult supervision on the docks or near the water.
Footwear is to be worn at all times.
Dogs and other pets must be leashed.
Boat for Sale:
Club members get to list a boat for sale. Contact the Marketing committee.
Park Supervisor (concerning boat slips and locker rentals) phone - (828) 684-0376
Club Officer: Becca Hale (beccahale@gmail.com)
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