FAQ

Do I need to be a member of Sail Chicago?
Yes, you need to be a current member in good standing to participate in our racing program.
Sun, Apr 11, 2021 at 1:02 PM
I just joined Sail Chicago. Can I immediately sign-up for racing?
It depends. We require the skills that are taught in Sail Chicago's "Crew" (Basic) class. We understand those skills might be acquired by anot...
Sun, Apr 11, 2021 at 1:07 PM
Where do I sign-up for racing?
Basic Wednesday Night Racing Info Sail Chicago offers weekly Wednesday night windward-leeward racing for as long as the season allows weather-wise.  We ...
Sun, Apr 11, 2021 at 1:06 PM
Does Sail Chicago participate in Regattas?
Regattas In addition to Wednesday night racing, Sail Chicago fields boats for weekend regattas.   For the last several years Sail Chicago has participated ...
Sat, Apr 10, 2021 at 1:23 PM
What about weekend racing?
Weekend Racing Weekend races (exact dates TBD) will be offered as an opportunity for longer racing distances and also an opportunity to practice racing sta...
Sat, Apr 10, 2021 at 1:24 PM
Will there be racing tiller times for practicing?
Sail Chicago is currently evaluating alternatives for offering Racing Tiller Times. These would be racing practice sessions, similar to the Tiller Time prac...
Sun, Apr 11, 2021 at 2:27 PM
I'm visiting from out of town and belong to another yacht club, I have tons of experience and would love to race with you. Can I?
Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate visitors. As much as we like to meet people who share our passion for racing, our insurance coverage does not al...
Sun, Apr 11, 2021 at 1:09 PM
How much does it cost?
The cost is $75 to purchase a season ticket/pass which allows you to sign-up for weekly races.
Sun, Apr 11, 2021 at 1:10 PM
I don’t have any sailing experience. Is this a problem?
In order to make for a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, we do require that racers have completed the Sail Chicago "Crew" class and/or h...
Sun, Apr 11, 2021 at 1:11 PM
I don’t know how to work with a spinnaker. Is that a problem?
That's not a problem at all! We make sure that there is at least one person who is experienced at the foredeck and also a racing skipper on each boat. W...
Sun, Apr 11, 2021 at 1:12 PM