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Pre-sail orientation
PSOs are offered in person and online, and are required prior to your first on-the-water class.
Level 1: Crew
Pre-requisites:
Pre-sail orientation (PSO) class
U.S. Sailing Basic Keelboat Online course. Students will receive instructions on how to register for the online course once they register for a Sail Chicago on-the-water course.
Classes full? Sign-up for our waiting list.
Level 2: First mate
Pre-requisite: Completion of Level 1: Crew
If you have proof of considerable sailing experience; e.g. know boat parts, basic sailing knots, basic sailing theory and terminology, can steer a sailboat upwind and downwind in open water using proper sail trim and can safely tack and jibe a boat., you may be able to skip Level 1.
Classes full? Sign-up for our waiting list.
Level 3: skipper prep
Pre-requisite: Completion of Level 2: First Mate class
For more information, read Sail Chicago’s Skipper Prep course syllabus.
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