About Us
Founded by students and faculty in 1939, the UChicago Sailing Team is a competitive, co-ed sailing program at the University of Chicago. Situated on beautiful Lake Michigan, we are a proud member of the Midwestern College Sailing Association (MCSA) competing with teams from all over the country. No prior sailing experience is required. Join us!
Spring Recruitment 2025
We will begin recruitment for Spring 2025 in March. 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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