Goldman Judd Adaptive Sailing Foundation

I’ve taken the beginner sailing class here and loved it so much I’m currently taking the intermediate sailing class. The staff is all helpful and has taught me all of the most important parts of sailing. I feel like I’m getting the hang of things and with more practice will be ready to start sailing on my own. They offer sailing lessons on their adaptive sail boats for people with physical impairments, but they also offer sailing on standard sailboats. 9 hour classes run $ 250 and are spread over 3, 3-​hour days where the first 30 minutes-​1 hour is spent on land understanding the parts of the boat, knots, understanding the wind and the theory behind sailing. The last 2 – 2.5 hours are spent out on the water sailing. The boats are all well kept and in great working condition. The teachers are all great at explaining the material and helping everyone take turns doing everything on the boat. Each class only has 4 people, so there is plenty of personal attention.
If you’re interested in learning to sail, the Chicago Park District offers amazing programs right here on the lakefront that you should check out. A great way to spend the summer!

Amazing program. I had so much fun! After taking the helm several times in the classes I have no doubt that I can succeed in anything that I want to do do. Before I took the classes I checked out the web page. I had been frighted. After seeing how easy it was to board the boats. They have a great video clip showing different aspects of the foundation. went. I received a scholarship for 6 classes. I thought that I would only have a good time. I had the most wonderful experience in my life. It was more than just me enjoying the experience. It was life altering. I really do feel I can do anything now.
They also have several «cruises» during the year that do not require learning to sail. A meal is provided after the 3 hour cruise. They are very inexpensive too.
They welcome people of all levels of disabilities.