3rd Coast Cruising offers a diverse range of sailing options tailored to all experience levels. Our "Learn to Sail" program is designed to appeal to sailors of varying skill levels, including potential boat owners and bareboaters seeking hands-on training. We provide more sailing packages and flexible sailing times than any other school in Chicago.

For new students to our program, especially those new to sailing, it's important to to participate in multiple sailing outings to fully gauge interest and compatibility with our program. To assist newcomers in selecting the right package, we've introduced a Trial Membership—an opportunity to "Test the Waters" before committing to our comprehensive Learn to Sail Memberships. 

TRIAL MEMBERSHIP PROCESS: Our Learn to Sail Memberships prioritize seatime because true sailing proficiency comes from immersion with many memberships offering "Unlimited Sailing", our Trial Memberships serve as an ideal way to ensure mutual fit. Upon completion of the trial membership, if the student wishes to continue, we gather feedback from the club members and skippers they sailed with to determine compatibility. This feedback loop ensures that every match is a successful one.

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