Corinthian University

10/01/2026

We have been believers and proponents of this evidence. We have seen it in action in the students in the Spectrum Sailing program we hosts and have learned about it by reading Blue Mind suggested to us by our friends at Freedom Boat Club of Chicago. It’s a scientifically supported, mildly meditative state characterized by calm, peace, and general happiness that the human brain enters when near, in, on, or under water. We feel it ourselves. So please, for your own mental health, go to the lake and go out on a boat.

08/20/2026

Well deserved national recognition for a organization that is still young and growing.

NATIONAL FEATURE!🌊🌊

Spectrum Sailing was recently featured on NBC Nightly News, sharing our mission with a national audience and highlighting the impact of our program across the country.

Check the full NBC Nightly News feature here: nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/good-news-spectrum-sailing-camp-promotes-confidence-and-community-268361285895

We are incredibly grateful to NBC for helping share the Spectrum Sailing story and shine a light on the amazing people, families, volunteers, and supporters who make this all possible.

This is just the beginning. ⛵️⛵️⛵️

08/19/2026

September sailing in Chicago delivers. Don’t let the month sail away from you!

Still a few chances to go sailing with us:

1. Youth Sailing Evenings Fall- This 4 week program continues the weekly evening program but switches to 4 consecutive Fridays. Our lowest price point. A few spots left.

2. Adult Sailing R19- One new Level 1 session open on Tuesday Afternoon in September. [SOLD OUT]

3. Adult Sailing Offshore- We are taking Greyhound out of harbor to pilot our 2027 program. 4 consecutive Saturdays mornings in September. Invite only. Prior experience required. Send Inquiries to [email protected]

Registration link at
www.CorinthianUniversity.org.

07/28/2026

Meet Greyhound!

Corinthian University is thrilled to announce that Tom Kane has donated his T10 Greyhound to use as our first yacht in our newest program in offshore sailing.

Tom has been a top one design racer for decades in multiple one design classes. As a sailor who subscribes to the Corinthian ethic, Tom chose to work with us on this project. Greyhound will not only keep its name but it will continue to develop sailors as Tom has done for years to come.

Greyhound is an outstanding yacht, and like Tom, she has a racing pedigree people wish for. This program compliments and enhances an established one design fleet which remains a backbone of offshore sail racing in Chicago; now in its fifth decade.

Programming begins in 2027.

EDIT: The C-2 Greyhound aircraft was just retired by the US Navy after 6 decades of service in the mission of transport to both sea and land.

06/26/2026

Update! Summer Camp 5 and Camp 6 are open! There are smaller and shorter one week camps in the first week and second week in August. Camps 1-4 and 6 are sold out

Only 2 seats left in Camp 5 starting on Monday, August 3rd. Seat remain in our Fall Evening youth sail.

Jumbula Home Page

05/08/2026

AHOY!

Adult Sailing has been sold out. But 3 seats opened up due to cancellations: 2 four week sessions in June; and one 4 week session in July in Rhodes 19.

Their loss is your gain! Don’t wait, they will be gone fast!

https://www.corinthianuniversity.org/adult-sailing/learn-to-sail-r19

No hype is needed but here is an undoctored photo from 2025 Rhodes 19 Nationals in Massachusetts. Lots of boats coming downwind in big waves. Check out the sailor with the green shirt.

Rhodes 19 Nationals comes to Chicago Corinthian Yacht Club this summer!

05/07/2026

Congrats to all of our crew school grads 🎉🙌

The skippers of are so excited to take y’all out on the water starting next week 🥹

But first… a lil “what’s in my swag bag” moment 💃💼

Thank you so much Boater's Closet for always supporting the program and donating jackets every year, plus some heavily discounted gloves :)

05/04/2026

We like sustainability and affordability. In past years, some new sailors have found great deals on used foulies and PFDs at this event. You never know what people might donate.

Corinthian Cruising Fleet Gear Swap

Don't throw that old boat gear away! Bring it to Gear Swap and let the Cruising Fleet find it a new home. Everything is free.

We can even upcycle your old sails!

Over the last few years, we’ve worked with Jibe Sail Craft to upcycle seventeen sails into bags.

We always see a ton of gear change hands and have found new homes for items like VHF radios, Magma grills, life jackets, fenders, and winches. If you have sails or gear you'd like to part with, bring them to the event—and who knows, you might just find something great for your boat!

Saturday May 9th
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM (on the patio or inside Club if necessary)

04/21/2026

Third week of crew school; knot of the week is a bowline! 🪢⚓️

The bowline makes a secure, fixed loop at the end of a line that wont slip or jam, no matter how much tension the wind puts on your sails. And it’s easy to untie after (even if it gets wet)! 🌊⛵️

On a sailboat, it’s commonly used to attach a line to a sail, or tie off to a mooring or dock. Think of it as a reliable “fixed loop” knot you’ll use again and again.

04/14/2026

Second lesson of crew school — our knot of the week is the Cleat Hitch! ⛵️

This is used to securely tie your boat to the dock by wrapping a line around a bolted-on cleat.

The key to making sure it stays put —- on the last wrap, you tuck the rope underneath itself. Be sure there are two parallel lines wrapping over cleat, held in place underneath a line crossing over them the opposite way.