Rob sailing off Frankfort Dunes
GLSC wintered in
On a day-to-day basis I earn a real living by teaching third grade at a small school in East Lansing,
Michigan. (An occupation which I enjoy very much!) So I don’t have too much invested in trying to
sell you a boat. I am more interested in helping you find the right fit between your needs and the
sailboats I offer.
Rob working at a Show
I'm Rob Voigt, owner and main operator of Great Lakes Sailboat Co., LC. GLSC has been around for almost
15 years now, and is operated from my home
office. Situated on 10 country acres near East Lansing, Michigan, there are always a
half-dozen boats on the back lot. Showings are by appointment, and sailing demonstrations are available.
GLSC is more of a regional outlet for the sailboats it represents, offering a friendly local
connection with the factory folks, and personal guidance on all aspects of the craft-- from
ordering to final commissioning. We serve the Great Lakes region, especially Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin.
And we exhibit at Boat Shows in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Cleveland, Michigan City (IN), and Chicago.
We offer factory-direct pricing, as well as seasonal discounts and Boat Show specials.
GLSC began by accident, really, back in the mid-80s. That's when I bought my first sailboat out
of the back of a magazine. I sailed it, then sold it at the end of the season. I bought another... and my fate was sealed.
But I wasn't satisfied just to sail. I am part inventor, a good imitator, and I worked
as a tradesman for a half-dozen years... So it didn’t take me long, and I was modifying and
upgrading my sailboats. With furling foresails, all lines-lead-to-cockpit, electric propulsion
systems and the like, my little sailboats were acting just like the big guys!
Rob sailing with his kids