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View this email in your browser Issue 4: April, 2024 New Student General Registration Lottery Open  If you're looking to enroll in your first Sail Chicago class, be sure to sign up for our General Registration Lottery. Beginning April 15, everyone who has entered the lottery will be randomly assigned a start time for when they will be able to begin class registration. This is your best chance to get into a class. Signups for the lottery close at 11:59 pm on Wednesday, April 10 so don't delay!  Boatyard Open House Saturday Don’t forget our open house at the Canal Street Marina on Saturday April 6, 10:00am–12pm. See our entire fleet dry docked and our maintenance teams at work while discovering the fun involved in getting ready for the coming season. There will be tours, games, food & drinks, and sailing knot demonstrations. Become a Tiller Time Skipper Are you a skipper and looking to meet your service time requirement this summer? Consider becoming a Tiller Time Skipper. Here's how! 1. Sail one of the Colgates as a private skipper of record for a total of eight (8) sails.  This can include the three probationary sails you did as a new skipper. 2. Complete the US Sailing Safety at Sea Coastal online course and upload your certificate of completion. Sail Chicago will reimburse you for the cost of the course. 3. Schedule an on-the-water checkout led by the Tiller Time lead or their designate. Remember, completion of five Tiller Times satisfies your service time requirements for Sail Chicago. This a great way to volunteer where you can make your own schedule, and you get to spend time out on the water helping new students to practice their skills. Student Instruction Changes! Beginning this year, all new students in Colgate classes will be able to register for their Basic Keelboat Course through boaterexam.com for free (a savings of $50). Additionally, all Skipper Prep students that complete their on-the-water course, checkout, and pass their Sail Chicago Rules and Regulations exam will now take the US Sailing Basic Keelboat Certification exam for free (save another $50!)  For those new to sailing, the Basic Keelboat Course through Boater Exam tests basic knowledge prior to the Crew Level class. The US Sailing Basic Keelboat Certification is a more thorough exam and is now required for all new Sail Chicago skippers. Students that pass their US Sailing Basic Keelboat Certification will also receive a one-year membership to US Sailing, valuable discounts on sailing gear, and connection to a national community of sailors and sailing organizations. And again, there's no additional charge for this benefit. New students that register for a class will receive an e-mail course confirmation that includes a link to request access to the Basic Keelboat Course through Boater Exam. New students with proof of sailing experience will have an option to opt out pending approval. From the start of your sailing journey to becoming a new skipper at Sail Chicago, we now connect you to US Sailing and a greater world of sailors. Rhodes Deputy Managers Needed The Rhodes Maintenance teams are looking for a few good Sail Chicago members to take on the role of Deputy Boat Manager. For our fleet of three Rhodes 19 keelboats, we have a Boat Manager and Deputy Boat Manager assigned to each. The Deputy Boat Manager's role is to work with the Boat Manager to coordinate the pre-season, in-season and post-season maintenance work for their assigned boat. No experience is required—just a willingness to get involved. All three of our Rhodes 19 boat teams work together on all three boats, so you will have plenty of team support. Interested candidates should be a Skipper or be working towards becoming a Skipper since one of the Deputy Boat Manager's roles is to lead Maintenance Sails during the season. If you have questions or would like to discuss further, please contact Tim Rice at ricetj@gmail.com or via Slack DM. Scholarship Program Boating Buddies Needed The Sail Chicago Scholarship Program is part of our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiative with the intent to provide access and encourage participation for those not traditionally well-represented within our organization. Now in its third year, we are selecting recipients for the 2024 season. We hope to offer the Sail Chicago Scholarship recipients the opportunity to be paired with 1 or 2 Sail Chicago “boating buddies” who can show them the ropes (no pun intended!), help them navigate the organization, and perhaps even take them sailing. This is a great way to help support new sailors and share your experience and love of sailing! If you are interested in being a “boating buddy,” please contact us at dei@sailchicago.org. Social News Our next event will be a casual midday meetup on the Riverwalk on Saturday, April 27 to watch the bridges raise for the masted sailboats. If you've never experienced this, it is a sight to see! We'll meet at Lizzie McNeill’s, outdoor patio, 400 North McClurg Ct., around 11am. The even includes one free drink plus appetizers for you and a guest. If you plan to attend, email social@sailchicago.org, and let us know if you will be bringing a guest. Other 2024 Social Events Kickoff party at ColYC: Saturday, May 11, 3-6pm. Sign up open! Kickoff Sign Up Tall Ship Windy Educational Tour: Saturday, June 8, 11am This 90-minute hands-on learning experience is a great way to enjoy physics, history and storytelling while taking an active part in sailing the vessel. Learn about maritime heritage on the Great Lakes as history comes alive with an exciting educational adventure for curious minds of all ages. Cost is $35 plus tax and fees. Children under 18 are $25. Windy Sign Up Friends and Family picnic: Saturday, July 20 Happy Hour events: Aug + Sept dates TBD End of Season Dinner at ColYC: Thursday October 24 Changes to Wind Guidelines At its February meeting, the Board of Directors made small changes to the Sail Chicago Rules and Regulations wind guidelines. These are as follows: Up to 16 knots (Beaufort Scale 0-4), acceptable conditions for all boats.  17–21 knots (Beaufort Scale 5), proceed with caution for more experienced skippers and crew.  Greater than 21 knots, don’t go out. If winds build to greater than 21 knots while out, return to the harbor in a reasonably prompt manner.  No Sail Chicago boat can go out during the duration of a published Small Craft Advisory. The guidelines were revised to bring our standards in line with the Beaufort Scale, a measure of wind speed based on observable conditions on both water and land. Skippers should always refer to current weather forecast information on my.sailchicago.org for purposes of determining compliance with these standards. Have comments, feedback or ideas? Email them to newsletter@sailchicago.org.  Contact Us Shop for cool Sail Chicago Gear  Follow us on Facebook for updates, reminders, event info and activities! View previous issues of The Telltale Sail Chicago Mission Statement  |  Member Benefits  |  Fleet Locations  |  Member Log In   Member Registration  |  Sail Chicago Rules and Regulations  |  Board Meeting Minutes Instruction  |  Sailing Weather Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

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View this email in your browser Issue 3: March, 2024 Board of Directors Election Election for Sail Chicago's Board of Directors opened this past Tuesday, February 27. All Sail Chicago members who have paid their 2024 membership fee are eligible to vote. Current members have been e-mailed a link to their online ballot, so check your e-mail (and spam folder) to vote. If you have not yet renewed your membership, you will be e-mailed a ballot link by the morning of Tuesday, March 5. Please renew your membership no later than noon on Monday, March 4 in order to vote.  Voting will close at the start of the Annual Meeting on Tuesday, March 5 at 7pm. Results will be announced at the meeting, so please plan to attend. Information and a link to attend are on the landing page of my.sailchicago.org. — Gerry Stacy, Board Chair Volunteering in 2024! As we look forward to the start of the 2024 sailing season, the volunteer team would like to remind you to start thinking about your contribution to the life of our organization this year. There are many volunteer opportunities that take advantage of skills you already have, as well as others were you can learn something new. The Sail Chicago Hub is now showing all 2024 available positions. If you reported your volunteer hours in 2023 and indicated that you would like to continue your current assignment, you've probably already been assigned. Check the Volunteer Assignment page for confirmation, or sign up for a new position. Remember that service time is waived for new member's first year. Volunteer Sign Up Don't have time to meet your service time requirement for 2024? Contact the volunteer team at volunteer@sailchicago.org to adjust your account and allow for selection and payment of the Service Time Waiver for 2024. Remember, if you fail to meet your service time requirement in 2024, you will be required to pay the 2024 service time waiver before renewing your 2025 membership. There are plenty of fun volunteer opportunities available, many taking only a few hours each month. If you're not sure where to start or what you'd like to do, email volunteer@sailchicago.org.  Boatyard Open House Join your friends and other Sail Chicago members at the Canal Street Marina, 2059 South Canal St. on Saturday April 6, 10am–12pm. This is a great opportunity to see our entire fleet dry docked. Ever wonder what's under the waterline on a boat that you're sailing? Well, now is your chance to find out. See our maintenance teams at work and discover the fun involved in getting ready for the coming season. There will be tours, games, food & drinks, and sailing knot demonstrations. — Rich Costello, Maintenance Coordinator Scholarship Application Closing The Sail Chicago Scholarship Application will close on March 8 at 11:59pm. Recipients will participate in Beginner Crew classes (including Pre-Sail Orientation and the US Sailing Basic Keelboat online course), have membership fees covered, and get priority access to class sign up. Scholarship recipients will also have racing sign up fees covered if they complete their Crew course and would like to try racing! Please share with all who may be interested in applying. Social News Our next event will be a casual midday meetup on the Riverwalk on Saturday, April 27 to watch the bridges raise for the masted sailboats. If you've never experienced this, it is a sight to see! We'll meet at Lizzie McNeill’s, 400 North McClurg Ct., around 10:30–11am. Includes 1 free drink plus appetizers for you and a guest. Meet at the outdoor patio. Boats start arriving at the Columbus Drive bridge at about 10am. Other 2024 Social Events Kickoff party at ColYC: Saturday, May 11, 3-6pm  Tall Ship Windy Educational Tour: Saturday, June 8, 11am. This 90-minute hands-on learning experience is a great way to enjoy physics, history and storytelling while taking an active part in sailing the vessel. Learn about maritime heritage on the Great Lakes as history comes alive with an exciting educational adventure for curious minds of all ages. Cost is $35. Children under 18 are $25. Windy Sign Up Friends and Family picnic: Saturday, July 20 Happy Hour events: August and September date TBD End of Season Dinner at ColYC: Thursday October 24 Scholarship Boating Buddies The Sail Chicago Scholarship Program is part of our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiative with the intent to provide access and encourage participation for those not traditionally well-represented within our organization. This year, we hope to offer recipients the opportunity to be paired with 1 or 2 Sail Chicago “boating buddies” who can show them the ropes (no pun intended), help them navigate the organization, and even take them sailing. This is a great way to help support new sailors and share your experience and love of sailing! If you are interested in being a “boating buddy,” contact dei@sailchicago.org. Sail Chicago members learning CPR and first aid at our recent CPR/First Aid class. Have comments, feedback or ideas? 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View this email in your browser Issue 2: February, 2024 Unfortunately February isn't the best time of year for sailors, but it IS great time to plan your Sail Chicago participation! So consider a run for a board seat, sign up for winter maintenance and mark your calendar for our social events. It's a time to stay warm and plan for a great season of sailing. Meighan Depke, Editor Annual Meeting March 5 By Gerry Stacy, Board Chair The Sail Chicago Annual Meeting of the Membership will take place on Tuesday, March 5 from 7:00-9:00pm and is a chance to learn about the state of our organization from program leaders and get a preview of what's ahead for Sail Chicago in 2024. The annual meeting is when terms begin for new Sail Chicago board members. Online voting for the board will start on February 27 and end at the start of the Annual Meeting. Only members in good standing can vote. You must have paid your membership fee for 2024 and met your service time requirement — or paid the waiver — for 2023. If you are thinking of running, it's not too late!  Nominations for the board are due February 11. Application instructions can be found here. We encourage everyone to consider this opportunity to participate in the leadership of our organization. Attention Maintenance Volunteers! Maintenance Season has begun! Please Sign up for a maintenance position and activate your Slack Channels. Unsure what position to choose? Contact Rich Costello in Slack for assistance.  Volunteer Sign Up Work will be performed on Saturdays in March and April with a few February dates if weather cooperates. Sundays will be added if needed. Watch for announcements in Slack. Also, our Second Annual Open House in The Boat Yard is scheduled for April 6 so save that date. The goal is to get all boats in the water and commissioned to sail by mid-May. See you in the yard! Improved Tiller Time Sail Chicago's Board unanimously passed a motion to improve Tiller Time by creating a committee to recommend changes to TT eligibility and sign-up procedures based on feedback from members in 2023. The committee will meet in February and March (three 2-hour Zoom meetings are proposed). We will review the process, brainstorm new ideas, and propose changes. Please contact Shawn Joseph to join the committee and lead the efforts to improve process for the 2024 season. Past TT participants, instructors, and aspiring future TT instructors are encouraged to join! CPR/First Aid Class Learn or review first aid skills in this four-hour course, Sunday, February 25 from 8:30am-12:30pm at Columbia Yacht Club in the Upper Salon.  Learn how to administer CPR, how to administer a shock from an AED, and other basic first aid skills. These skills are invaluable because they allow you to help injured people until you can connect with an emergency medical services team. There is no charge for Instructors, and a $110 charge for Sail Chicago members who are not instructors. Re-certification of your US Sailing BKI requires CPR/First Aid every three years. Sign up for the class at my.sailchicago.org > instruction > course availability. You’ll need to sign the general waiver and then enter the code CPR2024-G under the specific course to register. Class size is limited to 20 participants so sign up soon! Please contact Monte Lewis with any questions. 2024 Scholarship Program The DEI Committee is continuing our scholarship program as part of Sail Chicago’s commitment to increase diversity, equity, and inclusivity among its members within the organization as well as in the sport of sailing. The goal is to promote the sport of sailing to groups that have historically faced barriers to participation, such as people of color in the United States and people from low socioeconomic households. These barriers have included racial segregation in/exclusion from boating clubs, actual or perceived lack of access or acceptance, and/or high costs of participation in the sport.  The application is live through March 8, 2024. Recipients will participate in SC’s beginner Crew classes (including Pre-Sail Orientation and US Sailing Basic Keelboat online course fees), have membership fees covered, along with priority access to class sign up. Scholarship recipients will also have Racing sign up fees covered if they complete their Crew course and would like to try Racing! Please share within your network to all who may be interested in applying! Social News The Bonus Round Cafe happy hour was a great time! The games were fun and the food and drinks were delicious. We challenged our brains playing games called Hues and Cues, Codenames, and Unemployed, among others.  Other 2024 Social Events Casual midday meetup on the Riverwalk: Saturday April 27th. Salute the season start to watch the bridges raise for the masted sailboats. If you've never experienced this, it is a sight to see!  Time and exact location to be determined, watch this newsletter and SLACK for details. Kickoff party at ColYC: Saturday, May 11th, 3-6pm  Tall Ship Windy Educational Tour: Saturday, June 8th, 11am. This 90-minute hands-on learning experience is a great way to enjoy physics, history and storytelling while taking an active part in sailing the vessel. Learn about maritime heritage on the Great Lakes as historycomes alive with an exciting educational adventure for curious minds of all ages. Cost is $35. Children under 18 are $25. Windy Sign Up Friends and Family picnic: Saturday, July 20 Happy Hour events: August and September date TBD End of Season Dinner at ColYC: Thursday October 24th Have comments, feedback or ideas? Email them to newsletter@sailchicago.org.  Contact Us Shop for cool Sail Chicago Gear  Follow us on Facebook for updates, reminders, event info and activities! Catch up! Previous issues of The Telltale Sail Chicago Mission Statement  |  Member Benefits  |  Fleet Locations  |  Member Log In   Member Registration  |  Sail Chicago Rules and Regulations  |  Board Meeting Minutes Instruction  |  Sailing Weather Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

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View this email in your browser Issue 1: January, 2024 Meet the Board! January 16, Weathermark Tavern  Curious about what it's like to serve on the board of directors or have questions for the Sail Chicago leadership? Come talk to us at our Meet the Board Happy Hour on January 16 from 6-8pm at the Weathermark Tavern, 1503 S. Michigan Ave. Remember, board membership is open to all members in good standing, and we encourage everyone that is interested in running for a seat to do so. We have four seats open. If you're interested in running, here's how: 1. Renew your membership for 2024. You must be a member to run! 2. Complete the application form. 3. Have another returning member complete the nomination form. Your nominator must have been a Sail Chicago member for at least 12 months and have also renewed their membership. You can be nominated by multiple people, but only one is required. That's all there is to it! All applications and nominations must be submitted by Sunday, February 11, 2024 to qualify for the election. — Gerry Stacy, Chair Winter Happy Hour Game Night Thursday, January 25, Bonus Round Game Cafe, 6-9pm Let's get together for a fun game night! Join us at Bonus Round Cafe at 3230 N. Clark Street in Lakeview for some good food, drinks, and board games! Each member and guest will get one drink ticket and free appetizers. We hope to have a great turnout to stay connected during the off season. Please note: Seating is limited so if you register and your plans change, please cancel to open the spot for someone else. Street parking is available or there is a parking lot about two blocks away. The venue is near the Red Line for public transportation. Register to attend Basic Navigation Course, February 17-18 Our season of classes starts early this year with Basic Navigation! This course will teach sailors basic navigation skills and techniques that can be used within sight of land. It is primarily focused on the use of paper charts. Specifically, it will teach sailors how to read a chart and its symbols, convert between true and magnetic readings, plot course and position, calculate time/speed/distance, and take bearings and fixes. In addition, there will be a brief review of some basic information on chart plotters. Completion of this course is a prerequisite for Sail Chicago's Bareboat Cruising class.  The course takes place Saturday and Sunday, February 17-18, from 9:00am to 4:00pm at Columbia Yacht Club. Note that you must attend both days in order to complete the course. General registration for Basic Navigation opens on Wednesday, Jan 10 at 7:00 pm. Annual Membership Meeting Tuesday, March 5, at 7:00pm. Please attend! Did you know that Sail Chicago has a Google Calendar? Upcoming meetings and events – including our Annual Meeting – are all posted there. Subscribe today! 2024 Scholarship Program Application is Live The DEI Committee is continuing our scholarship program as part of Sail Chicago’s commitment to increase diversity, equity, and inclusivity among its members within the organization as well as in the sport of sailing. The goal is to promote the sport of sailing to groups that have historically faced barriers to participation, such as people of color in the United States and people from low socioeconomic households. These barriers have included racial segregation in/exclusion from boating clubs, actual or perceived lack of access or acceptance, and/or high costs of participation in the sport.  The application is live through March 8, 2024. Recipients will participate in SC’s beginner Crew classes (including Pre-Sail Orientation and US Sailing Basic Keelboat online course fees), have membership fees covered, along with priority access to class sign up. Scholarship recipients will also have Racing sign up fees covered if they complete their Crew course and would like to try Racing! Please share within your network to all who may be interested in applying! 2024 Course Rollout For the upcoming 2024 Sailing Season, Sail Chicago will be implementing a new rollout plan for courses. The demand for our classes has far surpassed our ability to meet them. As in 2023, we will implement a pre-registration process for previous students. We will, however, hold a general registration lottery for those looking to join and learn for the first time. You can find a detailed description of the 2024 course rollout plan, key dates, and frequently asked questions on our website. Additional information including links to online forms for the general registration lottery will be posted to our website and announced soon in The TellTale. Have comments, feedback or ideas? Email them to newsletter@sailchicago.org.  Contact Us Shop for cool Sail Chicago Gear  Follow us on Facebook for updates, reminders, event info and activities! Catch up! Previous issues of The Telltale Sail Chicago Mission Statement  |  Member Benefits  |  Fleet Locations  |  Member Log In   Member Registration  |  Sail Chicago Rules and Regulations  |  Board Meeting Minutes Instruction  |  Sailing Weather Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.