Corinthian University ADULT SAILING Follow
CCYC's Crew School
Are you interested in expanding your horizons? Do you want to enjoy your summer out on the cool waters of Lake Michigan enjoying the extraordinary views of the city of Chicago? Do you spend time on other people's boats or want to? Have you seen the sailboats racing out on the lake and wondered how you could participate? Then THIS is the program for you! Come learn what you need to know to help out, fit in, what makes a key crew member, and how you can meet skippers and get started in sailing.
This info packed program is taught by passionate sailors and skippers, who will teach you what it takes to become a valued crew member so you can enjoy and improve your on water experiences, for you, and your skipper, whether you are interested in cruising or joining a racing program.
Topics will include: Nautical Terminology, Points of Sail, Behavior on Board, Crew Roles & Responsibilities, Weather & What to Wear, Personal & Boat Safety Equipment, How to Avoid Rookie Mistakes, Rules of the Road, and more.
Our unique mentor program will also have you learning, in small group settings, the important hands on skills you'll need to know and use while out on the water such as knot tying, line control, proper winch operation, sail folding, and spinnaker packing. You will also have full access to our On Demand Google Classroom and Youtube Channel.
We will introduce you to the many opportunities for sailing & racing on Lake Michigan, including the various fleets that are based out of Montrose Harbor, along with our annual outdoor boat demo, and our popular Skipper Meet & Greet where you will have the opportunity to meet and connect with the skippers who are looking to add to their crew ranks for the 2022 Season!
Crew School will also prepare you well for continuing on with your sailing education at CCYC, should you be interested in enrolling in any of our 4 week Adult Sailing School sessions. Graduates of Crew School are also eligible to join our yacht club for the year at our Educational membership rate!
Our 6 week program will be held on (6) consecutive Wednesday Evenings from Wednesday April 6th through Wednesday May 11th from 7pm to 8:30pm CDT each week.
Wednesday Apr 6, 2022 - 7:00 PM (CDT) to 8:30 PM
Wednesday Apr 13, 2022 - 7:00 PM (CDT) to 8:30 PM
Wednesday Apr 20, 2022 - 7:00 PM (CDT) to 8:30 PM
Wednesday Apr 27, 2022 - 7:00 PM (CDT) to 8:30 PM
Wednesday May 4, 2022 - 7:00 PM (CDT) to 8:30 PM
Wednesday May 11, 2022 - 7:00 PM (CDT) to 8:30 PM
While we successfully transitioned our program virtually online in 2021, we are excited for, and currently planning for, our 2022 Crew School program to be held in person at the CCYC Clubhouse at Montrose Harbor. Should Covid constraints curtail our ability to meet in person at any point during our program, we will continue to meet virtually via Zoom.
All program related info, links, and logins will be emailed to all attendees prior to the first class, to the email address entered during this registration. All class materials will be handed out in person at the first class. If our 2022 program goes virtual, all Class Materials will be available for non-contact pick-up at CCYC at Montrose Harbor prior to the first class, and any online classes will be recorded
Lastly, as you may be aware, the City of Chicago has imposed a Covid-19 vaccine requirement for entrance into any bar or restaurant in the city. This requirement applies to CCYC and we must abide by this proof of vaccination order.
Therefore, in order to attend this in person program, all registered attendees must upload a valid proof of covid vaccination certification. This can be an image of your vaccination card or a PDF document issued by your healthcare provider that shows your vaccination dates.
We will not issue refunds due to Covid. All cancellations will be subject to a $20 cancellation fee. No refunds for cancellations placed after February 28, 2022. No Exceptions.
For any questions or concerns, please reach out to our program director Chris Garbacz at: [email protected] or visit our website at http://www.corinthian.org/crew%20school for more info, photos, and testimonials
If you have any questions about Crew School, please contact Chris Garbacz.
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About Us
Corinthian University represents all the educational programs at Chicago Corinthian Yacht Club. We offer the following Sailing Training: Sailing Crew Training Program (Crew School), Adult Sailing, Junior Sailing, and Sailing and Safety Seminars.
Chicago Corinthian Yacht Club is a fun, affordable, all-volunteer club for both power boaters and sailors. From CCYC’s expansive lawn that offers a tremendous view of the Chicago skyline at Montrose Harbor to our unique approach to club services, CCYC is dedicated to creating a relaxed environment for year-round enjoyment on and off the water. We seek to fulfill the ideals that embody the Corinthian Spirit: equality, fairness, determination and gracious competition. http://www.corinthian.org/
Adult Sailing School
Ever thought of being on the waters of Lake Michigan, lazily enjoying the sights of the shoreline or sharing the excitement of racing with other boats? Here is your chance to learn to sail and skipper a sailboat. CCYC’s 4 week Adult Sailing School will teach you to sail with hands-on experience out of Montrose Harbor.
US Sailing Certified Instructors will teach you (to):
- Skipper and direct a boat
- Steer by the wind
- Tack and Jibe
- Set sails
- Leave and Return to a dock
- Right of Way rules
- Perform Man Overboard drills
- Marine Terminology
ALL classes are taught in the school’s Rhodes 19 sailboats with 3 adults per class for maximum practice and learning. The Rhodes is a nineteen foot keel boat that makes an excellent trainer. It is small enough to give you the feel of a boat and big enough for a safe, comfortable and FUN experience.
Level 1 Classes
Sixteen hours of on the water training will introduce you to the experience of sailing. You will learn all the essentials, how to prepare the boat for launch, how to set up the rudder and sails, how to steer and turn the boat, how to steer by the wind, and how to tack and jibe, set the sails, rescue someone overboard and leave and return to the dock. You will be in all three positions of the boat, skipper, foredeck and mainsail trimmer. You will also learn marine terminology and the five points of sail. You will leave with a love of sailing.
Level 2 Classes
This class will help you integrate all your skills so that they come naturally and you can take a boat out on your own. Your skills in managing the jib, trimming the main and steering the boat will come together as you learn to “think like a skipper”. We will teach you to figure out tacks and angles to get from one place to another, maneuver the harbor coming in and going out, direct your crew mates, adjust the sails, manage the boat for different weather, optimize your speed and use a radio. You will leave with a confidence in sailing and enjoyment of the water.
Private Lessons can be arranged by special request. Please contact us for availability and pricing.
Crew School
We highly recommend all folks who are interested in, or have registered for, our Adult Sailing School Sessions, consider also enrolling in CCYC's 6 week Crew School. Held each spring, inside the CCYC clubhouse, Crew School is a comprehensive “ground school” where you will be taught the basics of sailing in a hands-on interactive learning environment, geared to get you ready and engaged for a summer on the water. Crew school provides you the opportunity to maximize your time out on the water with us, armed with an incredible amount of knowledge, so you can take your sailing to the NEXT level!
