Columbia Sailing School

Columbia Sailing School Accredited US Sailing Community Sailing Center located in downtown Chicago Columbia Sailing School is a 501c3 public educational not-for-profit.

Our youngest sailors had a great time coming back to camp this week for our Shark Week Camp! 🦈 😁Lots of smiles and fun d...
08/21/2026

Our youngest sailors had a great time coming back to camp this week for our Shark Week Camp! 🦈 😁Lots of smiles and fun days on the water!

And just like that, the Youth Summer Camp has wrapped up Week 10!!!We had a fantastic summer of sailing, new friendships...
08/14/2026

And just like that, the Youth Summer Camp has wrapped up Week 10!!!
We had a fantastic summer of sailing, new friendships, and fun on Lake Michigan! We’re so proud of what all of our campers learned and accomplished this summer. We’re so thankful for all of the campers, parents, and families who made it such a memorable summer. Can’t wait to see everyone back next year! ⛵️ ☀️

Still thinking about learning to sail? Now’s the time!We still have openings in our final three US Sailing Basic Keelboa...
08/13/2026

Still thinking about learning to sail? Now’s the time!
We still have openings in our final three US Sailing Basic Keelboat Certification classes of the season!
📅 BK 7: Aug 15, 16, 29 & 30
📅 BK 8: Sept 5, 6, 12 & 13
📅 BK 9: Sept 26, 27 & Oct 3 & 4
✅ 20 hours of instruction
✅ Small classes (4 students per instructor)
✅ On-the-water and classroom training
✅ Earn your US Sailing Basic Keelboat Certification
No experience required. Reserve your spot today and start your sailing adventure! ⚓🌊

🌊 Thinking about getting behind the wheel of a powerboat?Our Safe Powerboat Handling Course is a great way to develop th...
08/07/2026

🌊 Thinking about getting behind the wheel of a powerboat?
Our Safe Powerboat Handling Course is a great way to develop the skills and confidence needed to operate a small motorboat safely. With a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on training, you’ll learn everything from docking and close-quarters maneuvering to navigation and emergency procedures.
No experience required!
📅 August 22-23, 2026 (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
📅 September 19-20, 2026 (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Participants earn a US Sailing/US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling Certificate upon completion.
Don’t miss this opportunity to build lifelong boating skills. Reserve your spot today! 🚤⚓🌊

We were treated to fantastic sailing conditions and plenty of competitive racing during the Skyline Regatta this week! H...
08/06/2026

We were treated to fantastic sailing conditions and plenty of competitive racing during the Skyline Regatta this week! Huge shoutout to the 46 sailors from Columbia, Sheridan Shore Sailing School and Chicago Yacht Club - Youth Sailing who came out to compete and helped make this year’s regatta a success. Congratulations to all competitors, and looking forward to seeing everyone back next year!

COLSS is excited to host the Skyline Regatta this coming Monday and Tuesday! Fifty sailors from around the Chicago area ...
08/02/2026

COLSS is excited to host the Skyline Regatta this coming Monday and Tuesday! Fifty sailors from around the Chicago area will be competing at this year’s event. We’re looking forward to great racing conditions after some stormy and windy seas this weekend.

After the strong storms on Monday, Week 8 of our Summer Camp got in some fantastic days on the water this week!
07/31/2026

After the strong storms on Monday, Week 8 of our Summer Camp got in some fantastic days on the water this week!

Two thumbs up for a great week of sailing! 👍👍
07/24/2026

Two thumbs up for a great week of sailing! 👍👍

Shark Bait Session 1 finished this past Monday with a great night of sailing!There is still room in Session 2 (Monday ni...
07/16/2026

Shark Bait Session 1 finished this past Monday with a great night of sailing!

There is still room in Session 2 (Monday nights, July 20-Aug 10) as well as Shark Week (week of Aug 17) - check out the link in our bio to sign up!

⛵ Boat Spotlight! 😻The race is on! 🌊 Meet Le Bateau Minou (C&C 110)—a crew of die-hard sailors, cat enthusiasts, and ded...
07/11/2026

⛵ Boat Spotlight! 😻

The race is on! 🌊 Meet Le Bateau Minou (C&C 110)—a crew of die-hard sailors, cat enthusiasts, and dedicated Columbia Yacht Club volunteers, members, and employees! From Columbia Sailing School and the Skipjacks Program to the Marine Education Committee, this crew represents the best of the Columbia community.

🌟 Captain Justin | ⚓ Captain/Driver | 🍪 Oreos & Trail Mix | 🏁 11th Mac

🌟 Mayssa | ⚓ Driver • Tactics • Headsail Trim | 🥨 Chips, Beef Sticks & Cheese Sticks | 🏁 2nd Mac

🌟 Nick 🏆 | ⚓ Driver • Jib Trim • Occasional Cook | 🐱 Temptations Chicken Flavor | 🏁 2nd Mac

🌟 Scott | ⚓ Foredeck • Mast • Rail | 🟤 Peanut M&M’s | 🏁 4th Mac

🌟 Tom | ⚓ Utility Player | 🥨 PB-Filled Pretzels | 🏁 5th Mac

🌟 Larissa | ⚓ Chief Rail Meat Officer • Driver • Pit • Trimmer | 🍫 Chocolate/Rice Krispy Bar | 🏁 5th Mac

🌟 Melissa | ⚓ Foredeck | 🍓 Fruit Snacks | 🏁 6th Mac

🌟 Sophie | ⚓ Driver • People Wrangler | ☕ Chocolate Espresso Beans | 🏁 3rd Mac

🌟 Tristan | ⚓ Driver • Floater • Problem Solver | 🥔 Humpty Dumpty All Dressed Chips 🇨🇦 | 🏁 2nd Mac

⏰ Life onboard: 4 hours on, 4 hours off. Drive. Trim. Navigate. Sleep. Repeat.

Fair winds to Le Bateau Minou—we’ll see you on Mackinac! 😻⛵

📍 Follow the race via the link in our bio.

📸 Matt Knighton

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111 N Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL
60601

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