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#1 Rated Sailing School in Chicago! YELP

CHOOSE YOUR "LEARN TO SAIL" PACKAGE

3rd Coast Cruising offers a wide variety of sailing options. Our "Learn to Sail" program will appeal to all levels of sailors including potential boat owners/bareboaters offering hands-on training. To assist you in deciding what package makes the most sense for you, please select an option below or contact us below for a customized package.

What Type of Sailor are You?

You will be in great hands with our program. We have several programs for you to choose from. Click HERE

I want to give sailing a try

New Sailors

We have several programs that include Bareboating. We will train you regardless of your level. Click HERE

I have previous experience or I want to skipper my own boat.

Bareboaters or

Experienced Sailors

We love teaching but some folks just love being out on the water. We have the perfect package for you! Click HERE

I love everything about the water and want to make sailing friends

Social Sailors

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Unlimited Sailing

I want to maximize my seatime

We have several programs that will allow you to sail as much as you want. Click HERE

Limited Schedule

I love sailing but I have a crazy schedule

We have several programs that include Bareboating. We will train you regardless of your level. Click HERE

Budget Sailors

Please get my sailing on a limited budget

Sailing can be very expensive but 3rd Coast makes it affordable. Click HERE for Sailing Specials and low cost options.

3rd Coast is a Certified NauticEd School

Internationally Recognized SLC License For Sailing

Sailing Packages

Listed below are all of the sailing packages that we offer. Considering the number of options, we highly recommend choosing from the sailing profiles above to assist in selecting the best sailing package for you or you can use the contact form below so we can customize a package for you.

Sailing season runs mid-May through mid-October.

SAILING SCHEDULE

Monday @ 6:30pm

Tuesday @ 6:30pm

Wednesday @ 6:30pm

Thursday @ 6:30pm

Friday @ 6:30pm

Saturday @ 10:00am

Saturday @ 1:30pm

Sunday @ 10:00am

Sunday @ 1:30pm

All Sails are 3 hours long.

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MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS

NON-MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS

Club Membership Plus Packages

(Includes Bareboat Rental Hours)

Good for 2 years
Shareable
Certification

Mate Membership Packages

(Ultimate Flexibility for Scheduling)

Weekly Club Membership Packages

(Sail 1 time per wk)

LIGHTHOUSE PACKAGE

$550

Five 3-hr. sails: Good for 2 years, weekend and weeknight availability for Catamaran and Monohulls. Lessons taught by Captain Jim (the owner) or another USCG Licensed Captain.

Register & Purchase

EXPLORER PACKAGE

$900

Ten 3-hr. sails: Good for 2 years, weekend and weeknight availability for Catamaran and Monohulls. Lessons taught by Captain Jim (the owner) or another USCG Licensed Captain.

Register & Purchase

PORT PACKAGE

$300

One 3-hr. sail: Good for 2 years, weekend and weeknight availability for Catamaran and Monohulls. Lessons taught by Captain Jim (the owner) or another USCG Licensed Captain.

Register & Purchase

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