Accredited US Sailing Community Sailing Center located in downtown Chicago Columbia Sailing School is a 501c3 public educational not-for-profit.
05/15/2026
This weekend, .sailing will be competing at the ISSA Team Race National Championship in Christchurch, VA! The team looks to build off of a dominant performance at the MISSA Baker Conference Championships last month. Follow along with the results at the link in our story
Sound on! No music needed… Coach Jim snapped this clip during adult classes this morning. What a city we live in! Join us on the water to see this view for yourself!
Meet Steve ⛵️!
Once he found his sea legs at Columbia, he became a cornerstone of the crew—Steve didn’t just join, he dove in.
From captaining his friends and family on sailing sessions, to winter grind sessions with the Colgate Crew, he has consistently stood out with his calm, dialed-in style.
Now he’s on the helm as one of our coaches!
Sail with Coach Steve—spots are live!
03/27/2026
Last week, .sailing took their annual winter training trip to Florida. The group was excited to get a head start on spring season and made lots of improvements focusing on team racing reps! Huge thank you to for hosting the team at their great venue
03/16/2026
More ‘Introduction to Racing’ classes just hit the starting line due to high demand!
Don’t get left at the dock- Sign up now to secure your spot! Photo credit
02/27/2026
Whether you’re stepping into a sailboat for the first time, leveling up your skills, or ready to leave the competition in your wake, our 420 classes are the place for you! Check out what the Beginner 420, Advanced 420, and Race Team have to offer.
Link in bio to register
02/20/2026
Set your sailor up for a summer of fun in our Prams Camp! Kids 7-9 will learn the basics while building their confidence on the water. Spots are filling up fast for July and August - enroll today!
02/06/2026
Check out our brand new summer camp offering for 2026! If you’re a sailor looking to have some team racing fun, take your tactics to the next level, or tune up for the upcoming season, our High School Team Racing & Tactics class could be a great fit for you! This is also a great opportunity to sail in Columbia’s new fleet of FJ’s.
01/16/2026
Whether you’re looking for a class for a first time camper or a returning sailor to enhance their skills, the Youth Keelboat camp is a great choice! Combining teamwork and communication on a keelboat, long sails on Lake Michigan, and sailing alongside your coach, this camp is one of our unique and fun youth camp options!
01/09/2026
We’ll be highlighting some of our Youth Summer Camps over the coming weeks. Follow along for more!
This week’s feature is the Feva Camp - our most popular youth camp! This class is ideal for beginners or returning sailors, ages 10-13. Sign up before the class fills up
12/01/2025
Registration for our 2026 classes is OPEN!!
Check out the link in our bio for our Adult, Youth Summer Camp, and Spring High School registrations. Sign up before spots in your favorite class run out!!