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Save the Date: Sunday 12/15/24 Launch Party for The Joy Of Sailing the Caribbean! 3-6 pm
Yes it’s finally here! We have purchased a Bavaria 39 Cruiser for fun times in the Spanish Virgin Islands as well as the US and British...
Captain Lynda
Nov 26, 20241 min read
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Game Night & celebrating Nicole Tonight!
7 pm Chicago Corinthian Yacht Club. Help us cheer for Nicole’s bday. The galley and the bar will be open for food and drink. We will of...
Captain Lynda
Oct 5, 20241 min read
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Long distance opportunity! Chicago - Waukegan - Racine October 12 and 13, 2024
Ok, so things always get a little back n forth when deciding when to take the boat North. As of right now the weather is looking good...
Captain Lynda
Oct 1, 20241 min read
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End of Season Schedule 2024
Join us for the last few sails of the season! Sign up online today or call Lynda for a last minute add. Wed Oct 2 - 6 pm Pleasure Thu Oct...
Captain Lynda
Oct 1, 20241 min read
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Mid Day Sail Thursday 1 pm
Lets grab some sunshine and sail early on Thursday. It’s noted as a pleasure sail, but those who want to can work the boat. The season...
Captain Lynda
Sep 30, 20241 min read
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Parade Postponed!
Mermaids and Pirates Parade will now be Sunday Sept. 8 at 1 pm
Captain Lynda
Sep 1, 20241 min read
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4th of July Weekend!
Ahoy Joy of Sailing website and sailing members! We have plans for a great holiday weekend including a full day of floatin' and boatin'....
Captain Lynda
Jul 2, 20241 min read
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Leela Delivery Sat/Sun
It has been a real trial, trying to find the right weather window to bring Leela down from Racine. After many reschedules it now looks...
Captain Lynda
May 5, 20241 min read
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Black Friday Sale Helly Hansen Vests
Ahoy! The Helly vests are on sale at Amazon! Was $125 is now $93.75 We will be printing them with Joy of Sailing so grab yours and then...
Captain Lynda
Nov 21, 20231 min read
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Save the date! Nov. 16. @ 7pm
All sailors from the season 2023 are invited to My Home for our end of year gathering and the first book club planning meeting! More...
Captain Lynda
Nov 3, 20231 min read
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Sat Oct 21/22. Still room!
Weather has pushed us to one week later. As of right now, weather looks like our favorite west wind at 10 to 15 kn which is perfect! 60...
Captain Lynda
Oct 16, 20231 min read
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Rainy Day Game Day! Saturday 10/14 @ 1 pm
We sailors need to make cheery as the season end presses on us and the weather prohibits us. With our sail to Waukegan and Racine now...
Captain Lynda
Oct 13, 20231 min read
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Fall return trip postponed! Now Sat Oct 21/22
Weather has pushed us to one week later. As of right now, weather looks like our favorite west wind at 10 to 15 kn which is perfect! 60...
Captain Lynda
Oct 10, 20231 min read
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Daysail Wednesday!
Join us 1 pm- 4 pm this week!! Sign up or call Lynda
Captain Lynda
Oct 2, 20231 min read
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Daysail Wednesday 9/20/23 at Noon
Hi there! Assuming more than one person signs up, we will do a day sail at noon on Wednesday! It's on the booking calendar, so feel free...
Captain Lynda
Sep 15, 20231 min read
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Helly Hansen Vest For Sale
I blogged about buying Helly vests and getting them printed. Still not confirmed on printing cost (Joy of Sailing logo) but there is a...
Captain Lynda
Sep 15, 20231 min read
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Extended Sail Saturday and Waukegan Rescheduled to 9/23 & 9/24
Ahoy, we have decided to try for next weekend for the overnight sail to Waukegan due to wind conditions and rain. That sail has one more...
Captain Lynda
Sep 15, 20231 min read
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Helly Hansen Vests
Ahoy! I am reaching out to see who wants this HH vest with The Joy of Sailing front and back? I own this vest in an XL and it's extremely...
Captain Lynda
Sep 8, 20231 min read
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Crew Opportunities Tonight
Both Drifter (same boat as Leela with Kat as captain) and Vagabond (40' Beneteau with Jeff as Captain) are looking for a mate to handle...
Captain Lynda
Sep 8, 20231 min read
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Holiday Fireworks Saturday!
There are 4 more spots left 8 pm-11. Sign up today! It's gonna be warm and fun!!!
Captain Lynda
Aug 31, 20231 min read
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