MEMBERSHIP
Our members love to sail and they love to hang out with people who love to sail. As a member of Sail Chicago you have the opportunity immerse yourself in a vibrant, fun-loving sailing community, improve your sailing skills, feel the adrenaline rush of racing, and take advantage of the biggest and best natural resource that Chicago has, Lake Michigan. Join us!
$225/year
Sail Chicago offers joint memberships at a reduced price for two individuals living in the same household. To request a joint membership click here: Joint Membership Request Form
Member Cruise Outings (MCO)
MCOs are a great opportunity for Sail Chicago members to meet other members as they enjoy recreational sails aboard one of the boats in our Sail Chicago fleet. Although no sailing experience is required, participation is encouraged because that is what makes sailing so memorable.
Your experienced Skipper and First Mate invite you to join in and lend a hand as you take in the sights and sounds which are unique to sailing in Chicago.
Member cost: Free
Tiller Time
Tiller Time provides current Sail Chicago students the opportunity to practice skills and maneuvers they learn in class, and gain confidence at the helm under the supervision of a Sail Chicago Tiller Time Skipper.
Student cost: Free
Annual Service
Sail Chicago has been an all volunteer organization since the beginning. It is similar to a co-op where members are owners and share in the roles and responsibilities of the organization. At Sail Chicago our members exercise their “owner’s responsibility” via an annual service requirement.
All new (first time) members are exempt from Member Service Requirements during their first summer of membership. Returning members must complete 25 volunteer hours in order to maintain their member status. Jobs are completed during the sailing season or prior to the season start, depending on the position. Returning members can opt out of the service requirement by paying a fee of $400/season.
Contact volunteer@sailchicago.org for more information on available jobs.
Affordable Private Sailboat Use
When the boats in our Sail Chicago fleet are not being used for program activities, Sail Chicago members who are qualified skippers can use them for private sails. Skippers may invite other Sail Chicago members or non member guests to crew for them on the boat.
For boats moored at Monroe Harbor, fees include one parking pass to the Monroe Street Garage and free transportation for skipper and crew to and from the boat on the Monroe Harbor tender.
Boats may NOT be used for commercial purposes.
Benefits of Membership
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Time slot |
Ideal 18 |
Rhodes 19 |
Colgate 26 |
Hunter 34 |
Ericson 34 |
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Weekday Mornings
8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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$30 |
$30 |
$50 |
$50 |
$70 |
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Weekday Afternoons
1 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
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$30 |
$35 |
$60 |
$70 |
$90 |
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Weekday Evenings
6:00 p.m. - 11 p.m.
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$40 |
$45 |
$75 |
$90 |
$120 |
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Weekends and Holidays |
$40 |
$45 |
$75 |
$90 |
$120 |