Prerequisite 161 or equivalent

Nothing in sailing gets the blood flowing like the chance to race against another boat. Without actually owning your own boat most sailors scratch the itch by crewing on someone else’s boat. Obtaining some basic racing skills is one sure way to join a competitive crew.

Our 12-hour Racing and Crewing course is the perfect way to acquire the skills and teamwork necessary to make you a valuable asset on any racing crew. While learning the basics of racing trim, rules, and strategy you will experience each crew position first hand. More, you will learn how each position contributes to team success.

The first two sessions are devoted to fundamental crew work under simulated race conditions. Crew members learn and practice such important maneuvers as tacking, gybing, sail trim and optimal crew placement. The sessions concentrate on starting line strategies and mark groundings as well.

The final class is showtime! You and your classmates will serve s crew on a thrilling Wednesday night race. Experience the heart pounding, pre-race jockeying for position, the spirited mark roundings and the comradeship of teamwork. Everyone wins in this adventure.

After the race you are invited to Chicago Yacht Club for a ‘scuttlebutt’ session where you can meet your competitors and share some sea stories.

Test your abilities in a citywide sailboat race.

Curriculum:
Rigging for racing
Safety
Basic race strategies
Crew positions and teamwork
Racing maneuvers
Rules and sportsmanship

Course Details:
Texts: Performance Racing Tactics,
Getting Started in Sailboat Racing
Vessel: J24 or J30
Max crew: 5

Experience the thrill of racing, with the Chicago skyline as a backdrop.

Choose:

Weekend (Sat, Sun)*
Mornings 8:30-12:30pm

Weekday (Mon, Tue)*
Evenings 5-8pm

*Final class is the very next Wed night 5-9pm.

Cost: $405