Women on the Water City-Wide Mixer
Apr
20
3:00 PM15:00
Seminar

Women on the Water City-Wide Mixer

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Jackson Park Yacht Club will be hosting the 5th annual City-Wide Mixer at the Weather Mark Tavern on April 20th from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Our goal is to connect women boaters and share information about upcoming summer events or activities and build camaraderie on and off the water. Open to those who identify as women on the water, sailing, sail racing, boating, kayaking, and more! 

No registration required, email any questions to wow@jacksonparkyachtclub.org.

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Emergency Communications
Apr
12
7:00 PM19:00
Seminar

Emergency Communications

7:00 - 9:00 pm

It is essential that you have an emergency communication plan for your boat. The health of you, your family, and your guests may depend on appropriate actions being taken in a timely manner. 

Learn ….

·     Who to call
·     How to call them
·     What to say
·     When to activate your DSC

This is an important topic for both skippers and crew. Sign up now for an important seminar that could save your life.

Reservations: reservations@bpyc.com or call 312-427-4664

Please mention this seminar when you make a reservation to receive a parking code.

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National Safety Council sanctioned First Aid, CPR & AED Training
Apr
7
12:00 PM12:00
Seminar

National Safety Council sanctioned First Aid, CPR & AED Training

12 - 5 pm

This is a hands on class, be prepared to move! After successful completion of the class, participants will earn their AHA CPR card and First Aid certification. It will fulfill requirements for US Sailing and Captain's License renewal. Class consists of book work, and hands-on demonstrations of skills learned. This class is limited to 12 students at a time. Please come prepared with a writing instrument, something to take notes on; loose clothing recommended.

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Rigging It Seminar
Mar
9
9:00 AM09:00
Seminar

Rigging It Seminar

CCYC | 9 am-Noon

CCYC | 9 am-Noon

See you this coming Saturday at Chicago Corinthian Yacht Club, for Winter Seminar #3. Kristian Martincic will talk standing and running rigging, sheets, shackles, and blocks. Kristian wants to tailor this discussion to what you want to hear. An extra doughnut if you send me your questions prior to the seminar. You may email questions to me before the seminar so we can tailor the presentation.

AT THE CLUB: free coffee and doughnuts, all welcome

AT HOME: you’re on your own for food

RSVP and questions sfink26340@aol.com

We’d love to see you in person, however, should Zoom be convenient here is the link:

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Meeting ID: 859 2159 2248
Passcode: 081690

3x3 Team Racing Seminar

CYC (Monroe) | 11 am - 1 pm

The Interclub Competition Committee invites all members and non-members to a free, educational series on adult team racing. The series will consist of four chalk talks.

This third talk will introduce 3v3 team racing that is common in adult team racing. We will show videos of team race maneuvers and discuss how to win a 3v3 race.

Sailors of all levels are invited to attend. The series is to be hosted by Bridget Groble, Will Curtiss, and Jack Elkin.

Dress Code: Casual

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CCYC/T-10 Winter Seminar #2 - RULES!
Feb
17
9:00 AM09:00
Seminar

CCYC/T-10 Winter Seminar #2 - RULES!

CCYC | 9 am-Noon

RULES.  There are no roads, traffic signals, or land markers out on the water.  Our RRS review session keeps racers' eyes on tactics around the race course.   Expert, Ted Jones, will guide you through the Rulebook.  Bring your questions about your encounters on the water and brush up on what to do in the Protest Room.  Everyone is welcome- any boat, any fleet, skippers, and crew.

RSVP: sfink26340@aol.com

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Meeting ID: 816 9607 6376
Passcode: 300549

2v2 Team Racing Seminar (M)

CYC (Monroe) | 5 - 6 pm

The Interclub Competition Committee invites all members and non-members to a free, educational series on adult team racing. The series will consist of four chalk-talks. This second talk will introduce 2v2 team racing that is common in adult team racing. We will show videos of team race maneuvers and discuss how to win a 2v2 race. Sailors of all levels are invited to attend. The series is to be hosted by Bridget Groble, Will Curtiss, and Jack Elkin. Stay after the event to join the Associates Committee for a whiskey tasting in the tent!

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Dave Perry: Rules from Start to Finish (Adults)
Jan
27
1:30 PM13:30
Seminar

Dave Perry: Rules from Start to Finish (Adults)

1:30 - 4:30 pm

The Nautical Education Committee presents The Rules from Start to Finish with special guest Dave Perry. Dave goes around the racecourse highlighting the most important rules sailors need to know in order to play the game well. Dave discusses the rules and tactics in each situation with a look to how to maximize confidence and winning tactics with an increased rules knowledge and includes spectacular video of many of the tactical situations he discusses. These talks are particularly useful for crews to help them understand better what will happen next and what information the skipper needs to know.

Price $45

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COLD WATER SURVIVAL (In The Middle Of Summer??)
Jan
19
7:00 PM19:00
Seminar

COLD WATER SURVIVAL (In The Middle Of Summer??)

7:00 - 8:30 pm

Burnham Park Yacht Club is hosting a presentation on “Cold Water Survival.”   Lake Michigan is a notoriously cold body of water that claims the lives of several people every year from exposure. There are ways to improve your chance of survival if you fall into the water and proven methods to care for people suffering from hypothermia – skills every boater should know.

 The presentation is on January 19, at 7 PM at Burnham Park Yacht Club 1500 Linn White Drive, Chicago.  Food and drinks will be available. 

Please make reservations with the Burnham Park Yacht Club Office (312-427-4664).  A code for the parking lot will be provided.

 If you have any questions, please feel free to call Don Waller at (312) 446-5386.

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Winter Seminar #1 – Coping With a New AIS Installation; Weather From NWS
Jan
13
9:00 AM09:00
Seminar

Winter Seminar #1 – Coping With a New AIS Installation; Weather From NWS

CCYC | 9 am - Noon

There will be 2 sessions making up our 3-hour seminar. One session will be a discussion of the Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac's requirement, starting this year, that competitors carry AIS send and receive. What products are available?  What modifications to your boat may be necessary? Learn from the experts.

The other session will consist of a talk by a weather forecaster from NWS Chicago. Let's talk about weather for racers in Chicago and how you can make your own predictions.

As usual, free coffee and doughnuts. Plenty of free street parking.

Email Steven Fink to Register:  sfink26340@aol.com

NAUTICAL EDUCATION: PHIL POLLARD PFD/SAFETY GEAR SEMINAR

CYC (Monroe) | 11 am - 1 pm

Chicago Yacht Club and the Race To Mackinac Committee will be hosting a hands-on Safety Gear demonstration and inspection with Crowleys Yacht Yard on January 13th, 11 am at Monroe Station.  We will be inspecting life jackets, inflating a MOM8, and reviewing other important safety gear.  Crowleys will have rearming kits and other gear on sale as well.  Come and get your life jacket ready for the 2024 sailing season!

This event is FREE and open to the public.

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End of the Year Party & Town Hall Meeting
Nov
17
6:00 PM18:00

End of the Year Party & Town Hall Meeting

ColYC | 6:00 pm

Join us for our annual Town Hall Meeting to discuss survey results and hear comments about this season and ideas for the 2024 season, followed by a terrific party, food, drink, and awards from the Clubs.

BUT FIRST… Respond to the Survey. The Clubs need your input about this year’s racing. NOT JUST OWNERS!  The survey is for crew as well. Skippers, make sure you forward the survey to all your crew. EVERYONE RESPONDING TO THE SURVEY WILL RECEIVE A FREE DRINK at the End of the Year Party on November 17th.

THEN… RSVP to the party. One free drink ticket will be given for each RSVP response. RSVP by Wednesday, November 15th to secure your free drink ticket!

NOTICE:  In order to receive your second free drink ticket, you must provide your name and email address to the last question of the survey asking you to provide your email to claim your free drink ticket.

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