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2024 Upcoming Seminars

CPR/AED/First Aid Certification

Monday April 29, 2024, 7pm - 10pm
Monday, May 6, 2024,  7pm - 10pm - 1 Space Available

Monday, May 13, 2024,  7pm - 10pm

Captain Fred Swastek of USMA Chicago is offering 3 CPR/AED/First Aid Certification courses this spring.
Each of these one-night certification classes will be held from 7pm to 10pm at Chicago Corinthian Yacht Club.  Each course is limited to (15) participants each, and registration is required (see below).
Fred is certified by the National Safety Council as a First Aid and CPR/AED instructor. CCYC has installed AEDs in the club and on the Corinthian and now is your chance to become certified. These certification courses are open to all and we encourage you to consider empowering yourself to potentially save a life! For our MAC racers, please consider designating at least one of your crew to attend and get certified.  
The cost is $60 per person.  Payment is due on the day of the class directly to Fred and can be made via cash, Zelle, Venmo, or check made payable to USMA Chicago   The certification is good for 2 years. Please email Chris Garbacz with any questions you may have.  Click HERE to Download our Flyer. Please click on one of the dates below to register!




2024 Seminars


Chicago T-10 & CCYC Offshore Fleet Winter Seminar Series #1 -
AIS Transponding: Get Wired PLUS Chicago Weather with the NWS

Saturday, January 13, 2024,  9 a.m. to Noon

The CYCRTM will not be requiring boats to Transmit (TX) AIS signals for 2024, however all boats must still be able to Receive (RX) and display AIS signals as in years past.  But it’s probably coming!  T-10 Fleet Captain Blane Boynton has installed it and will talk about how it’s done.  Joining Blane is a representative from Chicago Yacht Club.  Bring your questions.  AIS can be for anyone in our crowded waters.

Also- NWS has a wealth of information for sailors.  One of its local forecasters, Zachary Yack, will speak on weather for sailors on our end of Lake Michigan.

EVERYONE WELCOME- FROM ANY FLEET, ANY CLUB! 
Please Click HERE to download our flyer
We are providing coffee and breakfast treats! PLEASE RSVP to Steve Fink
Here is the Zoom Link

 

Chicago T-10 & CCYC Offshore Fleet Winter Seminar Series #2 - RULES

Saturday, February 17, 2024,  9 a.m. to Noon

Let’s go racing- but let’s do it right.  You can make your boat go fast but its knowledge of the rules that lets you leverage tactics to your best advantage.  Ted Jones will take us around the race course right next to your competition.

 

EVERYONE WELCOME- FROM ANY FLEET, ANY CLUB! 
Please Click HERE to download our flyer
We are providing coffee and breakfast treats! PLEASE RSVP to Steve Fink
You can also attend virtually:  Zoom Link


Chicago T-10 & CCYC Offshore Fleet Winter Seminar Series #3 - RIGGING IT

Saturday, March 9, 2024,  9 a.m. to Noon

Kristian Martincic will answer all your questions about the importance of rigging -
in holding up a mast, holding down the boom and whether to do it with line or steel.  Let’s also talk halyards, sheets, shackles and blocks.  Kristian wants to tailor this discussion to what you want to hear.  Send us your questions or bring them to the session.

 

EVERYONE WELCOME- FROM ANY FLEET, ANY CLUB! 
Please Click HERE to download our flyer
We are providing coffee and breakfast treats! PLEASE RSVP to Steve Fink

Click HERE for Zoom Link

 

 


2023 Past Seminars

 

In case you missed it: Recordings of Seminars 


CCYC Hosts MIKE EVANS

POMMES FRITES voyage to the USA by Mike Evans
CCYC hosted Mike Evans, a CCYC club member, author, and founder of Grub Hub, to talk about his amazing journey bringing his new sailboat Pommes Frites, a Pogo 50, across the Atlantic via Puerto Rico and the St. Lawrence seaway to Montrose harbor this past year.

Please Click HERE to be taken to Corinthian University's You Tube Channel to access the Video!

 

Chicago T-10 & CCYC Offshore Fleet Winter Seminar Series #1 - FAST SKIPPERS

Saturday, January 14, 2023,  9 a.m. to Noon

It’s time to get back together. Starting the season means getting our programs organized with an eye to success on the race course. No boat had a more successful season in 2022 than the T-10 Erica. Brian Kaczor will talk about their program and about the 2022 Mac. We will have several other boats on the panel. Our house kibitzer, Seth Morrell, will lend his perspective and we all ought to learn something.   

EVERYONE WELCOME- FROM ANY FLEET, ANY CLUB! 
We are providing coffee and breakfast treats! RSVP to Steve Fink

Chicago T-10 & CCYC Offshore Fleet Winter Seminar Series #2 -SAIL TRIM

Saturday, February 25, 2023,  9 a.m. to Noon

Racing season is just over the horizon. Tuning up to do well on the race course means having the knowledge to choose and shape your sails optimally. We are presenting racer and sailmaker, Andy Camarda, of Evolution Sails, to talk about water- and airfoil efficiency and to discuss with attendees what issues for which they have questions. Part of this will involve rig tune and racing tactics as they intersect with changing sail set on the race course. New materials in line and sail cloth mean that what you thought you knew may be out of date. Let’s get together and go over those curved surfaces above, and below, the waterline.

EVERYONE WELCOME- FROM ANY FLEET, ANY CLUB!
We are providing coffee and breakfast treats! RSVP to Steve Fink


CCYC Hosts MIKE EVANS

Sunday, March 19, 2023,  at Noon

POMMES FRITES voyage to the USA by Mike Evans
CCYC will be hosting Mike Evans, a CCYC club member, author, and founder of Grub Hub, to talk about his amazing journey bringing his new sailboat Pommes Frites, a Pogo 50, across the Atlantic via Puerto Rico and the St. Lawrence seaway to Montrose harbor this past year. Be sure to join us for this engaging talk!

Did you miss, want to re-watch, or share Mike's talk with fellow Sailors? Please Click HERE to be taken to Corinthian University's You Tube Channel to access the Video!


Chicago T-10 & CCYC Offshore Fleet Winter Seminar Series #3 - INSIDE SAIL FLOW PLUS THE RACE COMMITTEE SPEAKS

Saturday, March 25, 2023,  9 a.m. to Noon

First - We all use SailFlow. Every wonder how it collects weather info and delivers it to you? Spencer McCormick, Meteorological Support Specialist at the app and Lake Michigan sailor gives the answers.

Next - Don’t mess around with the Race Committee! Chris Collins, local PRO for some of the biggest of our races and Jennifer Steffler, PRO for the Mac, will explain what the RC on the water wants us to know.

Spencer will present on zoom which we will screen at the Club and Chris will be there, in person. 
EVERYONE WELCOME- FROM ANY FLEET, ANY CLUB!
We are providing coffee and breakfast treats! RSVP to Steve Fink

 

CPR/AED/First Aid Certification

Monday, May 1, 2023,  7pm - 10pm

Monday, May 8, 2023,  7pm - 10pm

Captain Fred Swastek of USMA Chicago is offering 2 CPR/AED/First Aid certification courses this spring.
Each of these one-night certification classes will be held from 7pm to 10pm at Chicago Corinthian Yacht Club. Fred is certified by the National Safety Council as a First Aid and CPR/AED instructor. CCYC has installed AEDs in the club and on the Corinthian and now is your chance to become certified. These courses are open to all and we encourage you to consider empowering yourself to potentially save a life! For our MAC racers, please consider designating at least one of your crew to attend and get certified. Class size is limited to 15 people per class, and registration is required. The cost is $60 per person.  Payment is due on the day of the class directly to Fred and can be made via cash, Zelle, Venmo, or check made payable to USMA Chicago   The certification is good for 2 years. Please email Chris Garbacz with any questions you may have.  Click HERE to Download our Flyer. Please click on one of the dates below to register!

  • Monday May 1st, 2023 - SOLD OUT
  • Monday May 8th, 2023 - SOLD OUT

 



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2023 Seminars
2023 Seminars

Chicago T-10 & CCYC Offshore Fleet Winter Seminar Series #1 - FAST SKIPPERS

Saturday, January 14, 2023,  9 a.m. to Noon

It’s time to get back together. Starting the season means getting our programs organized with an eye to success on the race course. No boat had a more successful season in 2022 than the T-10 Erica. Brian Kaczor will talk about their program and about the 2022 Mac. We will have several other boats on the panel. Our house kibitzer, Seth Morrell, will lend his perspective and we all ought to learn something.   

EVERYONE WELCOME- FROM ANY FLEET, ANY CLUB! 
We are providing coffee and breakfast treats! RSVP to Steve Fink

Chicago T-10 & CCYC Offshore Fleet Winter Seminar Series #2 -SAIL TRIM

Saturday, February 25, 2023,  9 a.m. to Noon

Racing season is just over the horizon. Tuning up to do well on the race course means having the knowledge to choose and shape your sails optimally. We are presenting racer and sailmaker, Andy Camarda, of Evolution Sails, to talk about water- and airfoil efficiency and to discuss with attendees what issues for which they have questions. Part of this will involve rig tune and racing tactics as they intersect with changing sail set on the race course. New materials in line and sail cloth mean that what you thought you knew may be out of date. Let’s get together and go over those curved surfaces above, and below, the waterline.

EVERYONE WELCOME- FROM ANY FLEET, ANY CLUB!
We are providing coffee and breakfast treats! RSVP to Steve Fink


CCYC Hosts MIKE EVANS

Sunday, March 19, 2023,  at Noon

POMMES FRITES voyage to the USA by Mike Evans
CCYC will be hosting Mike Evans, a CCYC club member, author, and founder of Grub Hub, to talk about his amazing journey bringing his new sailboat Pommes Frites, a Pogo 50, across the Atlantic via Puerto Rico and the St. Lawrence seaway to Montrose harbor this past year. Be sure to join us for this engaging talk!

Did you miss, want to re-watch, or share Mike's talk with fellow Sailors? Please Click HERE to be taken to Corinthian University's You Tube Channel to access the Video!


Chicago T-10 & CCYC Offshore Fleet Winter Seminar Series #3 - INSIDE SAIL FLOW PLUS THE RACE COMMITTEE SPEAKS

Saturday, March 25, 2023,  9 a.m. to Noon

First - We all use SailFlow. Every wonder how it collects weather info and delivers it to you? Spencer McCormick, Meteorological Support Specialist at the app and Lake Michigan sailor gives the answers.

Next - Don’t mess around with the Race Committee! Chris Collins, local PRO for some of the biggest of our races and Jennifer Steffler, PRO for the Mac, will explain what the RC on the water wants us to know.

Spencer will present on zoom which we will screen at the Club and Chris will be there, in person. 
EVERYONE WELCOME- FROM ANY FLEET, ANY CLUB!
We are providing coffee and breakfast treats! RSVP to Steve Fink

 

CPR/AED/First Aid Certification

Monday, May 1, 2023,  7pm - 10pm

Monday, May 8, 2023,  7pm - 10pm

Captain Fred Swastek of USMA Chicago is offering 2 CPR/AED/First Aid certification courses this spring.
Each of these one-night certification classes will be held from 7pm to 10pm at Chicago Corinthian Yacht Club. Fred is certified by the National Safety Council as a First Aid and CPR/AED instructor. CCYC has installed AEDs in the club and on the Corinthian and now is your chance to become certified. These courses are open to all and we encourage you to consider empowering yourself to potentially save a life! For our MAC racers, please consider designating at least one of your crew to attend and get certified. Class size is limited to 15 people per class, and registration is required. The cost is $60 per person.  Payment is due on the day of the class directly to Fred and can be made via cash, Zelle, Venmo, or check made payable to USMA Chicago   The certification is good for 2 years. Please email Chris Garbacz with any questions you may have.  Click HERE to Download our Flyer. Please click on one of the dates below to register!

  • Monday May 1st, 2023 - SOLD OUT
        Monday May 8th, 2023 - SOLD OUT  

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2022 Seminars
2022 Seminars

Flare Safety Talk & Demo

Thursday, April 21, 2022, 6pm - 7:30pm

As you prepared for boating season...be sure you are FLARE AWARE! Have you checked your Flares? Are they Expired? Do you know when to use which one?
Come Join us at CCYC on Thursday April 21 at 6pm as we host a Flare Safety Talk & Demo.
Have expired flares? Bring them with you! Want to try? We will have flares on hand. Please bring a pair of safety glasses and gloves.

Schedule:


 6pm Start

6:15-7pm Coast Guard Safety Talk

7:10 - 7:30 Flare Demo on Montrose Beach


This Event is FREE, but Registration is required as spaces are limited-
Please click here to Register or on the button below
Please email Chuck Fogel with any questions you may have




CPR/AED/First Aid Certification

Captain Fred Swastek of USMA Chicago is offering 5 CPR/AED/First Aid certification course this spring.
Each of these one-night certification classes will be held from 7pm to 10pm at Chicago Corinthian Yacht Club. Fred is certified by the National Safety Council as a First Aid and CPR/AED instructor. CCYC has installed AEDs in the club and on the Corinthian and now is your chance to become certified. These courses are open to all and we encourage you to consider empowering yourself to potentially save a life! For our MAC racers, please consider designating at least one of your crew to attend and get certified. Class size is limited to 10 people per class. The cost is $60 per person.  Payment is due on the day of the class and can be made via cash, Zelle, Venmo, or check made payable to USMA Chicago   The certification is good for 2 years. Please email Chris Garbacz with any questions you may have.  Click HERE to Download our Flyer. Please click on one of the dates below to register!

  • Monday April 25th, 2022 - SOLD OUT
  • Tuesday April 26th, 2022 - SOLD OUT
  • Monday May 2nd, 2022 - SOLD OUT
  • Tuesday May 3rd, 2022 - SOLD OUT
  • Monday May 9th, 2022 - DATE CHANGE TO Monday May 16th, 2022 - SOLD OUT

Please click HERE to be added to our Waiting Lists.

Chicago T-10 & CCYC Offshore Fleet Winter Seminar Series #3 - Rules

Saturday, March 12, 2022,  9 a.m. to Noon

Come Join us in person on Saturday March 12th  - RULES! Rules expert Ted Jones will talk about the rules with which you need to be familiar to get around the buoys or from here to there, cleanly. And a bit about protests if you transgress. Allegedly. Come with your questions, rule books, personal beefs, triumphs, and conundrums to stump Ted! Everyone is welcome, from any fleet, and any club!  At CCYC: free coffee.  In the Zoomosphere: brew your own and watch in your pajamas Please RSVP to: Steve Fink  and if you will be attending in person or virtual.  Click HERE to download the Flyer, Click Here for Zoom Link.

Chicago T-10 & CCYC Offshore Fleet Winter Seminar Series #2 - The Crew Speaks

Saturday, February 26, 2022,  9 a.m. to Noon
Come Join us in person on Saturday February 26th - In an interesting change, we will be hearing from the crew of several one-design boats from various fleets.  Seth Morrell will be taking us from the sharp end to the afterguard with stops in between.  And we’ll have some comment from owners, as well.  We are planning a virtual way to attend, too.  CCYC REQUIRES ALL WHO ATTEND IN PERSON TO SHOW PROOF OF VAX.  Everyone is welcome, from any fleet, and any club!  We are providing the coffee. Please RSVP to: Steve Fink  and indicate if you will be attending in person or virtual.  Click HERE to download the Flyer,

Chicago T-10 & CCYC Offshore Fleet Winter Seminar Series #1 - Moving On

Saturday, January 15, 2022,  9 a.m. to Noon

Come Join us via ZOOM on Saturday January 15th  - We will have a presentation by Meghan O'Rourke on the changes to racing wrought by the introduction of Marksetbots on the race course - what's occurred and what's possible.  Then we will have Crowley's own Nick Fugate discussing improvements to personal safety on the water and a few remarks about AIS MOB use.  Register in advance for this webinar at Zoom . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Click HERE to Download the Flyer.


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2021 Seminars
2021 Seminars

Chicago T-10 / CCYC Offshore Fleet Winter Seminar Series #1 - SOFTWARE (Sails That Is)

Saturday, January 23, 2021, 9 a.m. to Noon
Come Join us via ZOOM on Saturday January 23rd as Andy Camarda from Evolution Sails, along with coach extraordinaire, Seth Morrell and T-10 speedster, Amy Cermak as kibitzers, to review trim, set up, tuning, and using your software (sails) to get around the race course or get there and back, quickly.  Bring your questions, suggestions and your notebooks.  Speed school is in session. To Register / RSVP,  or for more information, please email Steve Fink.   ClickHereto Download the Flyer


Chicago T-10 / CCYC Offshore Fleet Winter Seminar Series #2 - MAC ATTACK

Saturday, February 13, 2021, 9 a.m. to Noon
Come Join us via Google Hang Out on Saturday February 13th as a team from Quantum, including Troy Scharlow and Wally Cross, who will  talk about System Sailing and how numbers will help with winning the Chicago Mackinac; Al Declercq, who will talk about the ORC and how to use systems that will help with sailing offshore; and Matt Woodworth who will talk about crew roles on the boat.  They will have a few short videos to view as well.  The America’s Cup gets a review as the finals will have started the night before the Seminar.  .  Bring your questions, suggestions and your notebooks. EVERYONE WELCOME- FROM ANY FLEET, ANY CLUB!  To Register / RSVP,  or for more information, please email Steve Fink.  Click Here to Download the Flyer This is the link for connecting -  meet.google.com/fbj-chse-pci


Chicago T-10 / CCYC Offshore Fleet Winter Seminar Series #3 - NEW RULE

Saturday, March 20, 2021, 9 a.m. to Noon
Come Join us ONLINE via ZOOM on Saturday March 20th as Ted Jones, local rules expert and Judge, will let us in on what the updated Racing Rules of Sailing contains for sailors.  There are updates to Rule 16, rules for finishing and for writing race documents.  Plus, it never hurts to go over the rest of the rules before we head out to the start line!    Bring your questions,  and your notebooks. EVERYONE WELCOME- FROM ANY FLEET, ANY CLUB!  To Register / RSVP,  or for more information, please email Steve Fink.  Click HERE to Download the Flyer and Click Here for the Zoom link for connecting or use: Meeting ID: 870 1972 2130 / Passcode: 251246 

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2020 Seminars
2020 Seminars

Captain's Class  - January 6th - Feb 22, 2020

Corinthian University is proud to be hosting a USMA Chicago Captain’s class starting January 6, 2020 at CCYC.
There are 5 seats available in the class reserved especially for CCYC members.
The class will meet Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6pm to 10:30pm and Saturdays from 8a to 4p for 5 weeks ending February 22, 2020.
This is an 80 hour, Coast Guard approved Master class for up to a 100 ton license.

The class will be taught by long time Club member Captain Fred Swastek. Fred is the founder or USMA Chicago and has been teaching the class for 11 years. USMA Chicago has a reputation for providing the best, most successful, Master class in the area. The major tour boat companies regularly place prospective Captains in this class because of the high success rate and quality of the education. USMA Chicago uses proven methods to make sure that the students not only pass the tests but retain the knowledge well into their boating careers.

If you are interested in signing up for the class, please go to www.chicagocaptainsclasses.comand register for the Winter class.  For affiliation, put down Corinthian YC. For any questions, feel free to call Capt. Fred at (773) 578-6852 or email him at Capt.fred@usmaritime.us

Chicago T-10 / CCYC Offshore Fleet Winter Seminar Series #1 - VMG By the Numbers!

Saturday, January 19, 2020, 9 a.m. to Noon
Come Join us at CCYC on Saturday January 18th as Quantum Sails guru, expert sailmaker and race strategist will present a talk, based on his Systems Sailing program, on using the numbers to optimize VMG in buoy and distance racing.  He will also relate his experiences racing in the 2019 Transpac.  This seminar will present invaluable information Tune up your racing sense for the upcoming season and get a preview on his You Tube series coming this Spring. Everyone is welcome, from any fleet, and any club!   We are providing coffee and breakfast treats to attendees! To Register / RSVP,  Please Click on the button below.  For more information, please email Steve Fink.   Click Here to Download the Flyer Click Here to Register


Chicago T-10 / CCYC Offshore Fleet Winter Seminar Series #2 - Rules Schmules!

Saturday, February 8, 2020, 9 a.m. to Noon
Come Join us at CCYC on Saturday February 8th as Rules expert and CASRA Chief Judge Ted Jones will present an interactive session on watching those imaginary lines on the water, how not to hit boats and buoys and other topics in that little book we don’t consult often enough.  This is a must attend in order to shake out the kinks for this season’s big racing schedule whether you do PHRF, One-Design or Club racing.  Newbies and Old Hands are welcome. Everyone is welcome, from any fleet, and any club!   We are providing coffee and breakfast treats to attendees! To Register / RSVP,  Please Click on the button below.  For more information, please email Steve Fink.   Click Here to Download the Flyer 
Click Here to Register



Chicago T-10 / CCYC Offshore Fleet Winter Seminar Series #3 - Fast Skippers!

Saturday, March 7, 2020, 9 a.m. to Noon
Come Join us at CCYC on Saturday March 7th!  Consistent success on the race course takes consistency, preparation and making fewer mistakes than the rest of the fleet.  Simple?  Yes.  Execution?  Difficult.  Who accomplishes this and how?  Find out.  We’ll have a panel of Fast Skippers, tacticians and kibitzers.  Bring your questions, suggestions and your notebooks.  Speed school is in session. Everyone is welcome, from any fleet, and any club!   We are providing coffee and breakfast treats to attendees! To Register / RSVP,  Please Click on the button below.  For more information, please email Steve Fink.   Click Here to Download the Flyer 

Click Here to Register

Inflatable PFD Clinic

Sunday March 8, 2020 /  1pm - 4 pm
Come join Phil Pollard and Nick Fugate of Crowley's Yacht Yard as they host a PFD Clinic at CCYC.  We invite all Chicago area boaters to please bring their life jacket(s) to learn valuable hands-on skills on how to properly care for your PFD. 
Phil and Nick will cover how to repack your pfd, change a cartridge, maintain them, when that maintenance should be done, get product recall
updates and information about when a life jacket needs to be replaced. 
Crowley’s will have a small stock of retail items available to provide you with the opportunity to purchase new vests, re-arm kits, and accessories.
There is no cost to attend the event. The only cost to you would be a re-arm kit should you decide you want to inflate your pfd before repacking it.  
The clinic size is limited to 50 persons and will be offered via registration only. 
To Register / RSVP, Please click on the link below!  Click Here to download our Flyer.  Please visit our facebook event page
Please email Chris Garbacz with any questions you may have. 

Click Here to Register

US Sailing Sanctioned International Offshore Safety at Sea Hands On Training ONLY

Saturday March 28, 2020  / 8am - 6pm - CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19

CCYC will be hosting two (2) SAS Hands-On Certifications for a max of (30) attendees on either Saturday March 28th OR Sunday March 29th.  Course runs from 8am to 6p. 

The morning in water pool session will be from 8am to 11:30am at the Northwestern University Henry Crown Sports Pavilion, 2311 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL.   
The afternoon session will be from 12pm – 6pm at the CCYC Clubhouse, 601 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL  

Prior to attending this Hands-On course, participants must complete either a
US Sailing Sanctioned In-Person Offshore Safety at Sea Course OR
US Sailing Online Offshore Safety at Sea Course
All participants must have a valid Offshore Safety at Sea certificate completed within the previous 365 days.  

Upon completion of this Hands-on training, provided the prerequisite was completed, participants will be sent via email from US Sailing, a digital US Sailing International Offshore Safety at Sea with Hands On Certification from US Sailing and World Sailing Certificate.  This Certification is good for 5 Years.  

Our Moderator is Bill Biewenga.  Bill has accumulated over 400,000 sea miles including 41 transatlantic crossings, several TransPacs, numerous sailing speed records, deliveries and races as well as onboard participation in four round the world races.  

Course Fee is $250 and includes lunch, afternoon snack, US Sailing Safety at Sea Guide, and all course materials. Parking is Free at both event locations.    
Discounts are available for US Sailing Members and/or CCYC Members.   
A Discount Code is available to you for registering for the US Sailing Online Offshore SAS course for an additional $80.
Each session is a stand alone session and a participant need register for only one day to complete the certification.
Please Check out our webpage or our facebook event page for all the detailed information
For more information please email Lisa Reiter


US Sailing Sanctioned International Offshore Safety at Sea Hands On Training ONLY

Sunday March 29, 2020 / 8am - 6pm - CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19
CCYC will be hosting two (2) SAS Hands-On Certifications for a max of (30) attendees on either Saturday March 28th OR Sunday March 29th.  Course runs from 8am to 6p. 

The morning in water pool session will be from 8am to 11:30am at the Northwestern University Henry Crown Sports Pavilion, 2311 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL.   
The afternoon session will be from 12pm – 6pm at the CCYC Clubhouse, 601 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL  

Prior to attending this Hands-On Course, participants must complete either a
US Sailing Sanctioned In-Person Offshore Safety at Sea Course OR
US Sailing Online Offshore Safety at Sea Course
All participants must have a valid Offshore Safety at Sea certificate completed within the previous 365 days.  

Upon completion of this Hands-on training, provided the prerequisite was completed, participants will be sent via email from US Sailing, a digital US Sailing International Offshore Safety at Sea with Hands On Certification from US Sailing and World Sailing Certificate.  This Certification is good for 5 Years.  

Our Moderator is Bill Biewenga.  Bill has accumulated over 400,000 sea miles including 41 transatlantic crossings, several TransPacs, numerous sailing speed records, deliveries and races as well as onboard participation in four round the world races.  

Course Fee is $250 and includes lunch, afternoon snack, US Sailing Safety at Sea Guide, and all course materials. Parking is Free at both event locations.    
Discounts are available for US Sailing Members and/or CCYC Members.   
A Discount Code is available to you for registering for the US Sailing Online Offshore SAS course for an additional $80.
Each session is a stand alone session and a participant need register for only one day to complete the certification.
Please Check out our webpage or our facebook event page for all the detailed information
For more information please email Lisa Reiter
 


CPR/AED/First Aid  Certification

Saturday May 9, 2020, 9am - 1pm  - We Will Reschedule this event as soon as it becomes appropriate to do so!
Captain Fred Swastek of USMA Chicago is offering a CPR/AED/First Aid certification course this spring! This course is open to all and we encourage you to consider empowering yourself to potentially save a life! For our MAC racers, please consider designating at least one of your crew to attend and get certified.  The cost is $50 per person.  Payment is due on-site by cash or check made payable to USMA Chicago.  The certification is good for (2) years.  The class size is limited to 25 persons and will be offered via RSVP ONLY. Please email Chris Garbaczto RSVP or with any questions you may have.  Click Here to Download our Flyer.  Please visit our Facebook Event page for all the detailed information

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2019 Seminars
2019 Seminars

Racing Sail Trim

Saturday, January 19, 2019, 9 a.m. to Noon
Come Join us at CCYC on Saturday January 19th as Guest Speaker Andy Camarda
kicks of the 2019 free winter seminar series. Everyone is welcome, from any fleet, and any club!
Coffee and Breakfast Treats will be provided.  Please RSVP to Steve Fink  
Click Here to Download the Flyer


Medical Emergencies Aboard

Saturday, February 23, 2019, 9 a.m. to Noon
Come join us at CCYC on Saturday February 23rd as our Free Winter Series continues
Shelly Galligan will Talk About Medical Emergencies Aboard
And Matt Gallagher will discuss changes to the Mac Safety Rules 
Everyone is welcome, from any fleet, and any club!
Coffee and Breakfast Treats will be provided.  Please RSVP to Steve Fink
Click Here to Download the Flyer

LMPHRF Racing Demystified

Saturday, February 23, 2019, 1 p.m
Presented by Bob Warnecke, LMPHRF - Chief Handicapper 
Topics to include: -
How to apply or renew a 2019 LMPHRF certificate (new online system) 
- How is your rating derived
- What are the ramifications to your rating if you modify your sails/rig/ rudder/keel, etc.
- How to appeal your LMPHRF rating 
- Question and answer segment. . Please RSVP toBen White
Click Here to Download the Flyer


Racing Rules of Sailing

Saturday, March 16, 9am to Noon
Come join us at CCYC on Saturday March 16th for our 3rd and final Free 2019 Winter Series Seminars!
Guest speaker Ted Jones, expert in the RRS, Race Judge, and Chief Judge for CASRA, will be in the house to review the
rules in getting around the race course, whether you are a casual or experienced sailor.
John Madey and Marco Heuer from RailMeets will also be presenting on their crew management program to help get
you and your crew organized for the coming season.  Everyone is welcome, from any fleet, and any club!
Coffee and Breakfast Treats will be provided.  Please RSVP to Steve Fink
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CPR/AED/First Aid  - FULL

Sunday April 14, 2019, 9am - 1pm
Due to Popular Demand, Captain Fred Swastek of USMA Chicago is offering a 2nd CPR/AED/First Aid certification course this spring!
This course is open to all and we encourage you to consider empowering yourself to potentially save a life!
For our MAC racers, please consider designating at least one of your crew to attend and get certified. 
The cost is $50 per person and the certification is good for (2) years. 
The class size is limited to 25 persons and will be offered via RSVP only.
Please RSVP to Theresa Benjamin
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Inflatable PFD Clinic - FULL

Sunday April 28, 2019 2pm - 5 pm
Come join Phil Pollard and Nick Fugate of Crowley's Yacht Yard as they host a PFD Clinic.
We invite all Chicago area boaters to please bring their life jacket(s) to learn valuable hands-on skills on how to properly care for your PFD. 
Phil and Nick will cover how to repack your pfd, change a cartridge, maintain them, when that maintenance should be done, get product
recall updates and get information about when a life jacket needs to be replaced. 
Industry experts from Crowley’s, Mustang, Spinlock and Crewsaver will also be present during this seminar to answer your questions. 
The clinic size is limited to 50 persons, and will be offered via RSVP only.
Please RSVP to Chris Garbacz  
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CPR/AED/First Aid -FULL

Sunday May 5, 2019, 2pm - 6pm
Captain Fred Swastek of USMA Chicago is offering a CPR/AED/First Aid certification course
This course is open to all and we encourage you to consider empowering yourself to potentially save a life!
For our MAC racers, please consider designating at least one of your crew to attend and get certified. 
The cost is $50 per person and the certification is good for (2) years. 
The class size is limited to 25 persons and will be offered via RSVP only.
Please RSVP to Theresa Benjamin  
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CPR/AED/First Aid - 3rd Session Added!

Monday May 13, 2019, 7p - 10p
Due to Incredible Demand, we have ADDED  a 3rd Session!
Captain Fred Swastek of USMA Chicago is offering a  3rd CPR/AED/First Aid certification.
This course is open to all and we encourage you to consider empowering yourself to potentially save a life!
For our MAC racers, please consider designating at least one of your crew to attend and get certified. 
The cost is $50 per person and the certification is good for (2) years. 
The class size is limited to 25 persons and will be offered via RSVP only.
Please RSVP to Theresa Benjamin
Click Here to Download the Flyer


Inflatable PFD Clinic

Saturday June 15, 2019,  9am - 12pm
Due to Incredible Demand, we have ADDED  a 2nd Session!
Come join Phil Pollard, Nick Fugate, and Greg Gills  of Crowley's Yacht Yard as they host a FREE Inflatable PFD Clinic. This program is for any kind of boater wanting to know more about inflatable PFD's! Phil will discuss the fundamental differences between the types of arming systems, ISO and USCG approval ratings, when proper maintenance should be performed, how best to store PFD’s when not in use, when a life jacket should be replaced, and more!   We invite all attendees to please bring along their life jacket(s) to learn valuable hands-on skills on how to properly inspect, re-arm, and re-pack their life jacket(s).
The clinic size is limited to 50 persons, and will be offered via RSVP only. This is a FREE Seminar
Please RSVP to Chris Garbacz  
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Chicago Corinthian Yacht Club

601 W. Montrose Ave,
Chicago IL 60613

P: 773.334.9100