Learn to sail with 3rd Coast Cruising and take comfort in the knowledge that your lessons will be taught by our highly-trained USCG Captains/Certified Instructors who have over 100 years of combined sailing experience. And in this case, size does matter. That’s why all the boats in our fleet are at least 30 feet in length, providing you with more room, comfort, and stability. Our hands-on classes can be tailored to accommodate students who are brand new to sailing, so you don't need any previous experience, and you don't need to feel intimidated...no Crabby Captains here!
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We Have a Variety of Sailing Options For You To Choose From Below: Lesson Packages, Advanced Lessons, Unlimited Monthly, Season Pass, Private Cruise, Weekender Package
Save Money with our 5 and 10 pack lessons.
The Lighthouse Package – 5 lessons, 3 hours each = $400
The Explorer Package – 10 lessons, 3 hours each = $700
1 Basic Sailing Class - Learn the essential skills to sail a 30-foot sailboat.
3 - hour classes meet for a total of 1 times (3 hours total). $150
Unlimited Monthly Sailing* - Unlimited access to our sailing classes and club for 30 consecutive days. $700
Season Pass* - Unlimited access to our sailing classes and club for the entire sailing season, May - October. $2,500
Private Lessons - 1-on-1 or Group Classes for 4-6 students $150.00 per hour (Must have completed Advanced lessons to be qualified.)
Private Cruise - (2-6 people). Spend some quality time or celebrate a special occasion with friends and family. Enjoy a casual afternoon sail or catch the sunset and fireworks display later in the evening. More than 6 people in your group? A Regatta (multiple boat race) or Flotilla (multiple boat floating party) is the perfect solution. skyline. $150.00 per hour, 2 hour minimum.
$300 for 2 hours
Weekender Package - Our Weekender Package allows guests to sail all weekend with the option of doing a Saturday night "Camping Adventure" on board one of our boats. 3 lessons total and overnight camping. $290
Intermediate and Advanced Sailors will benefit from our “Never Stop Learning” approach. Conquer new challenges and round out your experience with classes in Skipper Training, Heavy Weather Sailing, Spinnaker Flying, Navigation (without a GPS), and more. Join us when we visit different destinations (local and tropical), where you’ll expand your sailing horizons and use newly acquired skills.
Navigation Class - Learn all aspects of Navigation, Chart Reading, Fixes, Bearings, COLREGS, Weather, Tides- everything you need to properly prepare yourself for sailing just about anywhere in the world. 4 classes offered off-season. Call for next class schedule. $400
Magellan Club - Cross Lake Michigan, GPS and charting instruction, compass navigation. Call for pricing
Silent Skipper - Think you are ready to rent our boats for a day sail? Our Captains will sail with you as you demonstrate your ability to run a 30-foot sailboat. You will be graded and if you pass you will be certified to rent our boats. Use this extra sailing time to add to your sailing resume and skill set, helping you become qualified to rent a sailboat on your dream vacation, a bareboat cruise in a tropical paradise.Call for pricing
Storm Chasers - Heavy weather sailing, with an emphasis on safety.Call for pricing
The 3rd Coast Cruising Community is a great place to meet new people. Enrich your sailing experience by cruising, socializing and networking with hundreds of other sailors and boat owners in the Chicago area. Spaces are limited, so please call
now to sign up: 1-866-Sail3rd (1-866-724-5373)
*Cancellation Policy:
*Rescheduling Fee: $50 No exceptions
*No Shows: Full Price
*Cancellations: $100 Charge
*Cruising Credits will be given for inclement weather
Note: All boats in our fleet are 30 feet or larger and meet
all safety requirements outlined by the Illinois Department of Natural
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