KEELBOAT COMMITTEE

NO MATTER YOUR SAILING SKILL LEVEL, WE HAVE THE PROGRAM FOR YOU!

CREW U

Learn to crew on members’ offshore racing fleets.

Tuesday Evenings / 8 weeks

LEARN TO SAIL

Learn to sail and earn your US Sailing Basic Keelboat Certification. WOW: FRIDAY NIGHT SAILING

Casual & friendly sailing with fellow women sailors. Friday Evenings

TILLER TIME

Hone what you learned in Learn to Sail and schedule extra practice time with CYC coaches. LEARN TO RACE

Introduction to fleet racing on Sonars and Tom28s. Thursday Evenings

SPRING & FALL FROSTBITING

Extend the sailing season and charter a Sonar in the spring & fall. SUMMER CLINICS

Elevate your sailing game in our weekend Match Racing and Team Racing Clinics. WINTER FLORIDA CLINICS

Join us in the winter in Florida for laser, sonar and J/70 clinics.

* ese programs are available to members and non-members

Pricing and registration information coming soon! Chicago Yacht Club Members have exclusive access to the following:

Charter Sonars and Tom28s in regattas Purchase Recreational Passes to rent sailboats, paddle items and more

Participate in Interclub Competitions nationwide

Preferred registration and pricing for all CYC sailing programs Participate in Non-Keelboat Programs

Charter a Sonar for frostbiting

KEELBOAT COMMITTEE

BY AUDREY MENSE & ROBERT HANN, CO-CHAIRS

Greetings from the Keelboat Committee, the Club’s one-stop shop for sailing programs, racing clinics, and bikini-clad sailing instructors. (Chuck can really rock a two-piece!) Do you want to learn how to sail? We’ve got you covered. Are you interested in learning to race? We can help you there, too. Do you want to crush the bones of your competition day after day on the race course? We’re here for it!

For those who aren’t familiar with them, the Club has two awesome keelboat fleets - the Sonars and the Tom 28s. The Sonars (which we’ve been told we absolutely cannot call the “bumper boats”) are excellent for learners who, coincidentally, may or may not bump into everything in the harbor. Whether you’re starting with sailing basics or taking up a new skill like team or match racing, Sonars are the way to go. In contrast, the Tom 28s require a bit more know-how, but they are a rip-roaring good time and can be mastered in one summer. The Toms are also equipped with a platform on the back for a camera crew (don’t blame us, they were rigged that way by the match racing center many moons ago), so if you don’t give two hoots about sailing but want some awesome selfies for all 16 of your Instagram followers, this is a good option. (#sailing #imonaboat #blessed #ummwheresbelmont) To the left is a handy chart that shows all of the sailing programs the Keelboat Committee offers, as well as some bonus programs offered by other committees and some of the Club’s coaches. As you’ll see, there’s literally something for everyone and for all skill levels. And if you have any questions about what’s right for you, you can reach out to the OTW staff. Registration for the 2023 keelboat programs will open to members soon, so keep your eyes peeled for updates about when and where to register! We are looking forward to seeing you on the water this summer!

*OMG, relax, we’re kidding. Chuck will not teach in a bikini. He’ll be wearing the Club’s standard issue Juliet flag Speedo, obviously. ✶