Ahoy! The Helly vests are on sale at Amazon! Was $125 is now $93.75 We will be printing them with Joy of Sailing so grab yours and then call me to coordinate printing (extra cost)! How cool to have a team vest, right? They are very flattering and come in sizes small to 3XL. I wear an XL (fits a tshirt under but not much more). Have a great day! Love to all, Capt. Lynda Let me know! Text 562-652-7374 ..read more

All sailors from the season 2023 are invited to My Home for our end of year gathering and the first book club planning meeting! More details to follow!! Miss you all! Capt. Lynda ..read more

Weather has pushed us to one week later. As of right now, weather looks like our favorite west wind at 10 to 15 kn which is perfect! 60 degrees! Please join for one or both days and help me put Leela to rest. 5 max can spend the night in Waukegan and either train home Saturday eve or in the morn or sail on to Racine on Sunday. Join for the fun and our last sails on Leela for 2023 Season...sign up on the website! ⛵️ Capt Lynda ..read more

We sailors need to make cheery as the season end presses on us and the weather prohibits us. With our sail to Waukegan and Racine now targeted for next weekend, we thought it would lift the sailors' spirits to have a casual game day at Corinthian YC. Come join in the fun for a little or a lot. Game Day Time: 1 pm to ? probably round 5 or 6. Place: CCYC Food: Bring a something to share Drink: BYOB until the club bar opens, then it's cheap drinks Games: - Bring your favorite - If you have a Backgammon board, please bring - Chess anyone? - Lynda's bringing = Monopoly = Sailor's Tile Game = Nauti ..read more

Weather has pushed us to one week later. As of right now, weather looks like our favorite west wind at 10 to 15 kn which is perfect! 60 degrees! Please join for one or both days and help me put Leela to rest. 5 max can spend the night in Waukegan and either train home Saturday eve or in the morn or sail on to Racine on Sunday. Join for the fun and our last sails on Leela for 2023 Season...sign up on the website! ⛵️ Capt Lynda ..read more

Join us 1 pm- 4 pm this week!! Sign up or call Lynda ..read more

Hi there! Assuming more than one person signs up, we will do a day sail at noon on Wednesday! It's on the booking calendar, so feel free to sign up bring what you want to drink and eat. This will be a pleasure sail! Capt Lynda ..read more

I blogged about buying Helly vests and getting them printed. Still not confirmed on printing cost (Joy of Sailing logo) but there is a vest for sale by Lise (club member). Here's the deets... Size Large (to give you an idea on fit...I have this vest in an XL since I am a big girl and it fits me really well. No room for a heavy sweater under but super cute with a light t-shirt!) Price: $132.81 (Lise ordered and it isn't the right size for her so before she returns it she's offering it) If Interested: Please text Lise 773-968-0375 If you do purchase, please get the vest over to me and I'll get t ..read more

Ahoy, we have decided to try for next weekend for the overnight sail to Waukegan due to wind conditions and rain. That sail has one more spot open and you can sign up on the website. Please note, the boat can sleep 5 but sail 7. As of now we have 4 sleeping aboard and 2 ladies taking the train back to Chicago Saturday on arrival or after dinner. The final spot would be for a sailor that would return to Chicago as well. Our pleasure sail for Sunday September 24 at 5 pm is still a go and there are 3 more spots on that sail. This opens sailing for Saturday so we will do a 5-hour sail from 11 am ..read more

Ahoy! I am reaching out to see who wants this HH vest with The Joy of Sailing front and back? I own this vest in an XL and it's extremely flattering. They come in different colors and up to 3XL. You would buy the vest https://www.hellyhansen.com/en_us/w-crew-vest-30290?color=291445 then give it to me and I will quote you the printing once I know qty. Let me know! Text 562-652-7374 ..read more