May 1
CPR/AED/First Aid Certification Course
Hosted by: Corinthian University Crew School
Captain Fred Swastek of USMA Chicago is offering (2) CPR/AED/First Aid certification course this spring.
Each of these (1) night certification classes will be held from 7pm to 10pm at Chicago Corinthian Yacht Club. Fred is certified by the National Safety Council as a First Aid and CPR/AED instructor. CCYC has installed AEDs in the club and on the Corinthian and now is your chance to become certified. These courses are open to all and we encourage you to consider empowering yourself to potentially save a life! For our MAC racers, please consider designating at least one of your crew to attend and get certified.
Class size is limited to (15) people per class. The cost is $60 per person. Payment is due to Fred on the day of the class and can be made via cash, Zelle, Venmo, or check made payable to USMA Chicago The certification is good for (2) years.
Chicago Corinthian Yacht Club
Mon May 1, 2023. 7:00 PM (CDT) to 10:00 PM
Contact: Chris Garbacz
Reg. Closed (Mon. May 1, 2023, 7:00 PM (CDT))
FREE
About Us
CCYC's Sailing Crew Training Program
(aka "Crew School")
There's nothing like spending time out on the waters of Lake Michigan in the Summertime!
Do you spend time on other people's boats or want to?
Do you watch the sailboats racing on the lake and wonder how you can get involved?
Do you wish you knew more about what your friends, family or co-workers are doing, how you can help out, what makes a great crew member, and/or how to find a boat to race with?
Come Join CCYC’s Sailing Crew Training Program, held each Spring.
Our passionate sailors and skippers will teach you the skills you need to become a valued crew member whether you are interested in cruising or joining a racing program AND introduce you to the various fleets that sail and race out of Montrose Harbor and the skippers who are actively looking to add to their crew ranks for the 2024 season! Participants must be at least 18 years old.
Class Schedule:
Our 6 week crew school program for 2024 will be held on (6) consecutive Wednesdays
Wednesday April 3, 2024 through Wednesday, May 8, 2024 from 7pm to 9pm
We encourage all students to stay for our extra 30 min After Dark program from
9p to 9:30p for those that want to stay for special guest speakers.
Experienced Skippers and Racing Crew will introduce you to:
Nautical Terminology
Physics & Points of Sail
Behavior on Board
Crew Roles & Responsibilities
Weather & What to Wear
Personal & Boat Safety Equipment
Rules of the Road & More
Hands on Demo's will include:
Knot Tying
Line Control & Winch Operation
Sail Folding and Spinnaker Packing
Other Program Highlights include:
Small Mentor Groups
Outdoor Boat Demo
Networking and Skipper Meet & Greet
Access to CCYC's On Demand YouTube Channel
Access to CCYC's On Demand / Virtual Google Classroom
All Classes will be held inside the CCYC Clubhouse.
In case of any covid restrictions, classes will continue online.
The crew school class fee is $250 and includes Book & Materials.
We look forward to having you join us for our spring 2024 Session!
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Click HERE for our website
(*NO Boat Required)
Are You Interested In Continuing With On The Water Training?
CCYC's Adult Sailing is an excellent way to continue your sailing education journey after Crew School. Adult Sailing offers a full schedule of 4 week Level 1 and Level 2 sessions, throughout June, July, and August, taught by US Sailing Certified Instructors to help you take your sailing to the next level! Be sure to Register Early, as these on the water sessions fill up quickly and are often SOLD OUT by May.
If you have any questions about Crew School, please contact Chris Garbacz.
