sailing for all chicagoland
Don't just take a class. Learn to sail, make lasting connections with other sailors, and pitch in to help grow one of the most unique sailing organizations in the country.
Stop watching from the shore. join us.
Sail Chicago Makes Sailing Affordable and Accessible to the Chicago Community. Sail Chicago exists through the cooperative efforts of its members to offer a sailing experience that is affordable, accessible and fun. Our members own every part of the process from scheduling and organizing, to teaching, technology and maintenance. Working together not only builds a thriving organization but also lasting friendships.
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the sail chicago mission
Sail Chicago is a not-for-profit volunteer-run community sailing program that seeks and welcomes membership as diverse as the city itself. Its mission is to offer quality instruction in sailing and boating safety in an equitable and inclusive environment, and to provide affordable sailing opportunities to its members and others in the Chicago area.
Despite having more than 350 members, 15 boats, a fully developed sailing instruction program for all levels of sailing, a racing program, community sailing outreach programs, maintenance crews, social sailing events, member meetings and being an accredited US Sailing school, there's not a single paid staff member. Consider donating to help us continue to expand our organization, and help bring sailing within reach for more Chicagoans.
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I always thought sailing was for rich dudes. yeah, no, not at sail chicago.
-Alejandro Jimenez
