Basic Sailing 101

No experience necessary

Course Description

Learning to sail could not be easier at Chicago Sailing. Within a few short days you will be a sailor, with skills that will support a lifetime of adventure.

Basic Sailing 101 is the perfect course for those with no prior experience or for those looking to formalize prior sailing experiences.

With over 20 years of experience, we are convinced that the most effective learning is kinetic. So, at Chicago Sailing, your introduction to the world of sails, boats, wind, and water takes place entirely on the boats and on the water.

As a US SAILING certified facility we teach to the professional standards of their graduated learning system. You can rest assured that there are no higher credentials for sailing instruction.

Your Instruction begins with a solid foundation in sailing terminology, sailboat rigging, boating safety and rope work. Under the guidance of your professional instructor you will quickly and seamlessly integrate these skills with the principals of sailing. In a few short days you will have the skills to command a J22 keelboat on your own, for your personal use.

Our instructional vessels: Unquestionably, the fastest and most effective way to learn sailing is aboard a fast, responsive and safe sailboat. Because the J22 exceeds these criteria in every way, it is the world’s most popular adult training vessel and Chicago Sailing’s obvious choice. All our vessels are equipped with auxililary motors.

Objectives to be covered are: The physics of sailing Boat handling under sail Motor operation and docking. Safety afloat. Basic boating rules. Man overboard procedures. Sail shape, trim and handling. Sail reefing, dousing, stowing Rope work and knots. Correct winch operation.

Course Details - Weekday 15 hours of on-water training maximum of 4 students per boat US SAILING text and curriculum First step toward Certification New classes start every week Choose weekday, or weekday evening courses. Mornings (M-F) 9-noon Afternoon (M-F) 1:00-4:00 Evenings M, W, F and the following M, W. 5:30 - 8:30pm* *(Apr, May, Sept, Oct. 5:00 - 8:00) Course Details - Weekend 16 hours of on the water training Two consecutive Saturdays and Sundays, mornings or afternoons. Sat & Sun, Sat & Sun Mornings: 8:30- 12:30pm Sat & Sun, Sat & Sun Afternoons: 1:00pm-5:00pm Cost: Basic Sailing 101 - Weekday: $445 -Weekend: $525

Basic Sailing 101 is our most popular course - we recommend early registration in order to insure your first choice of dates.
Special schedules and prices are available for groups and families.