About Us
Founded by students in 1939, the UChicago Sailing Team is a competitive sailing program at the University of Chicago. Situated on beautiful Lake Michigan, we are a proud member of the Midwestern College Sailing Association (MCSA) and welcome all members of the UChicago community — including undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty and staff. No prior sailing experience is required. Join us!
Spring Recruitment 2024
We are recruiting experienced sailors for spring 2024. Please visit our join page to learn more.
News
Nationals Bound: Sailors Take First at MCSA Match Race Champs
UChicago Sailors took gold at the MCSA Match Race Championship at the Sheboygan Yacht Club on October 15, automatically securing a spot at the Intercollegiate Match Race Nationals in Charleston, South Carolina next month! Facing blustery winds and dangerous waves,...
Sailors Win Northwestern Fall Regatta
Congratulations to our UChicago Sailors, who took first at Northwestern University’s annual Rebecca “Becky” Blank Regatta this weekend in Evanston! Our sailors faced chilly temperatures, brisk winds, and stiff competition, but emerged victorious after two tough days...
Practices Begin for Fall 2023 With Record Interest
On September 25, UChicago Sailing held our first practice of the Fall 2023 season at the Jackson Park Yacht Club. Amid an extensive recruitment campaign, we were thrilled to welcome a record breaking turnout of sailors to our first practice — from first-timers to...
Sailing by the Numbers
- Undergraduates 60%
- Graduate Students 30%
- Faculty and Staff 10%
Years of Success
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