Instruction
Sail Chicago offers an affordable way to learn to sail in Chicago. Each of our on-the-water sailing courses gives you the knowledge and skill to put you on the road to being a competent and confident sailor.
where do i start?
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All students are required to attend a PSO session before beginning their first on-the-water class.
PSO gives new students and new members an introduction to sailing on Lake Michigan and the workings of Sail Chicago. As a sailing cooperative with over 300 members, it is important for everyone to do their part in adhering to the guidelines and maintaining standards of Sail Chicago.
Topics include:
Introduction to Sail Chicago
You have registered for a class on-the-water – Now What?
Preparation for sailing on Lake Michigan
Day 1 of Sailing on-the-water class
Q&A
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All students must demonstrate knowledge of fundamental sailing skills and terminology. The best way is to take the US Sailing Basic Keelboat Online course. We encourage prospective students to learn as much as they can ahead of their course date in order to get the most out of on-the-water class. Students can request access to this course once they have registered for a Sail Chicago on-the-water class.
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Additional classes for experienced members:
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All students must first complete a Sail Chicago Pre-sail Orientation and the US Sailing Basic Keelboat Online Course.
Once those are complete, you can move on to our 3 levels of on-the-water courses. Each course takes place once weekly over 4 weeks. Students with experience sailing may advance through the program more quickly with permission. All of our classes are taught by volunteer instructors who are passionate about sailing and eager to share their knowledge.
Sail Chicago is a US Sailing accredited sailing school, which means you can be sure that you're learning to sail the right way, with qualified sailing coaches and well-maintained boats.
BEFORE YOU REGISTER, HERE ARE SOME IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW.
Please read our Class Registration and Cancellation Policy before registering for any class. Most common questions about our classes are addressed in this document.
On-the-water classes are only be offered to members of Sail Chicago. Learn about the cost of membership and the benefits you’ll enjoy on our membership page.
The U.S. Sailing Basic Keelboat online course is essential to our curriculum and the best way to meet one of the prerequisites for our classes. Students with no other proof of basic sailing knowledge must take this online course, begin learning and finish the quizzes before taking their first on-the-water class. Students will receive instructions on how to register for the online course once they register for a Sail Chicago on-the-water course.
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sail chicago is more than sailing. its a community with members from all over the city.
-Alejandro Jimenez
