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We offer basic sailing lessons, seamanship, boat maintenance and repair training

This is program is for Veterans and their families. Space is limited so we ask to keep it to a +1. 

There are no costs except a $5 minimum donation to hold your place as space is limited. (scholarships available, please contact for details)

Meeting Location: Harbor Office, 55 S Harbor Pl, Waukegan, IL 60085

Ground School: Via Zoom (link will be provided)

*Please note that parking becomes difficult as the day progresses. If you leave, finding parking may be difficult.

Please arrive 30 minutes before your session start time.

• Registration and lite breakfast
• Ground School will be completed via Zoom on the Tuesday before your session
• Break
• We Sail! You will be provided with a packed lunch.
• Return to Dock
• Lite BBQ and Debrief

We will cover the basics of sailing: 

• parts of the vessel
• rigging of sails 
• points of sail
• safety
• navigation
• weather
• knots and more!

You can, but not necessary, get started at the following link US SAILING BASICS

Safety is priority number 1 and having fun priority number 2 (If someone gets hurt it’s no longer fun)

• Dress according to the weather
• Use closed toes shoes (no flip-flops!)
• Hat
• Sunglasses
• Energy bar (or other snacks)
• Water
• Sunscreen
• Medication (if needed) 
• Please let us know in advance of any special concerns
• Have a light meal before sailing (provided)

Safety is priority number 1 and having fun priority number 2 (If someone gets hurt it’s no longer fun)

Snacks will be provided.

• Water
• Chips
• Fruit

* Please let us know in advance of any allergies. We are happy to accommodate!

Our mission isn’t a one and done! Throughout the season we will have occasions to build camaraderie including the following:

• Weekday short sails
• Racing opportunities (Railmeets.com)
• Cruising
• Lake Crossings
• Day Sails

Off season training includes the following:

• Woodworking
• Marlinspike / Seamanship
• Boat maintenance
• Electrical
• Rigging•Engine