Drysuits are full-body waterproof suits that allow a sailor to wear layers of warm clothing without getting soaked. During the cold months, Lake Michigan air and water gets to near-freezing temperatures putting our sailors without proper equipment at risk for frostbite and hypothermia. Therefore, drysuits are essential for training in the cold and our goal is to fundraise enough money to purchase 6 communal drysuits to ensure the safety of our expanding team.

5-time Olympic Sailor and Coach Steve Mitchell said “You should always carry at least one spare of everything you need sailing; the boat will break down at the worst possible moment.” We currently rely on the charity of the Jackson Park Yacht Club, our host, for replacement parts. This fundraising goal allows us to be self-sufficient. Specifically, we aim to buy rigging line for halyards and vangs, sail repair tape, fiberglass repair materials, plugs, and spare tiller extensions.