Basic Sailing Skills Class

An introductory on-the-water course designed for new sailors and those who have crewed on a sailboat but have not had much time at the helm. Over the course of five lessons (4 hours each) students learn to rig the boat, get underway, maneuver the boat upwind and downwind, tack and jibe, and return to the mooring. Classes normally meet once a week, however classes meeting more frequently (accelerated) are available by arrangement.

Cost $240

Prerequisite: Dryland.

2008 Sessions
Saturdays: 9:00 am or 1:00 pm
Sundays: 9:00 am, 1:00 pm or 6:00 pm
Weeknights: 6:00 pm
Weekdays and Accelerated classes by arrangement

  Starts
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Session I May 3 March 31
Session II June 14 May 15
Session III July 26 June 30
Session IV Sept 6 July 25

NOTE: All sessions (except Session 4) are 6 weeks long to allow for a makeup date in the event of bad weather. Session 4 consists of four lessons on two consecutive Saturdays or Sundays.

Sorry, all 2008 on-the-water classes have been filled.

Classes tend to fill up quickly in the spring. You can still join Sail Chicago and participate in our other activities.



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Many students prefer to sign-up for both the Basic Sailing Skills Class and the follow-up course, Intermediate Sailing Skills at the same time for a full summer of sailing instruction.

Need more info? email instruction@sailchicago.org