About Us

Torch Lake Sailing School (TLSS) has been established to promote and sponsor sailing and water safety instruction with enrollment open to the public.

Torch Lake Sailing School is a 501 (c)(3) organization, governed by a Board of Directors. The current board consists of:

  • President – Casey Christensen
  • Vice President – Sallie Foley
  • Secretary – Brent Daily
  • Treasurer – Will Forgrave
  • TLYCC Board liaison – David Sawin
  • Dan Lorimer
  • Art Brereton
  • Amy Keller

Meet the TLSS Staff!

  • Director, Casey Keller
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  • Lead Sailing Instructor, Ben Keller
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  • Lead Sailing Instructor, Patrick Harris
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  • Assistant Sailing Instructor, Max Daily
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  • Assistant Sailing Instructor, Logan Keller
Captured at Torch Lake Yacht Club in Bellaire, MI by Glimmer Images

TLSS classes will be held at Torch Lake Yacht and Country Club (TLYCC). TLYCC is providing access to students who are not members, but that access will be limited to the hours of the sailing school. Further information will be provided after enrollment.