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      • Chicago Air and Water Show
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CHICAGO AIR AND WATER SHOW

2022 Chicago Air and Water Show

SAILING: AUG. 20 & 21
​DURATION: 3-8 HOURS

Get ready for LOUD!  Get ready for SPEED!  Get ready for the THUNDERBIRDS!  Headlining this year's Chicago Air and Water Show the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will thrill the crowd pushing their aircraft through spectacular demonstrations of precision flight and teamwork.

We are still waiting for the official 2022 Air and Water show Schedule.  Stay tuned for updates and/or signup for the Come Sailing Newsletter to get the latest schedule updates!
Option #1: PRIVATE CUSTOM CHARTER (4 HOURS PLUS)

Create your ultimate Chicago Air and Water Show watching package.  Choose your sailboat, choose your departure time, and choose how long we stay out on the water.  Our sailboats and captains will be available and at your disposal as early as 10:30 AM each show day.  We will tailor the sailing experience to suit your preferences.  You pick the guest list, choose the music, bring your favorite beverages & snacks, and we'll take care of the rest.  Kickback and enjoy the show. Want to throw some shrimp on the barbie or flip some burgers?  We'll be happy to setup the gas grill.  We'll be sure to have the refrigerator stocked with ice and bottled water.  And, yes, there is a restroom on board each sailboat.

If you choose to sail on our Catalina 36 sailboat, Bernard, then you have a few extra options available to you.  For instance, whether we anchor, swim, sail, it's your choice on Bernard.  Also, if you want to take a break from the sun, we'll be happy to setup Bernard's large bimini cover for some time in the shade.

To book this option, please book a CUSTOM CHARTER on either Saturday, Aug. 20 or Sunday, Aug. 21.

Option #2: PRIVATE 3-HOUR CHARTER 

A thrilling 3-hour charter on board either of our sailboats is a perfect choice to enjoy sailing along Chicago's beautiful lakefront with the added bonus of seeing some really amazing aircraft along the way.  To a certain extent, this charter is like a shortened version of Option #1.  We will still tailor the charter to suit your preferences.  And you still pick the guest list, choose the music, bring your favorite beverages & snacks.  This charter is for sailors since we just won't have enough time for some of the other activities available on the Private Custom Charter.

To book this option, simply choose a sailboat below and then choose your date and time.

Timing Notes

Thursdays and especially Fridays just prior to show weekend have traditionally been practice days for the headlining precision flight team.  While they typically do not publish a schedule, this year the city has stated a practice window for Friday.  We are very likely to see the Blue Angels flying around the city midday Thursday and definitely on Friday.  The official show schedules are as follows:

Friday, August 19 @ TBD PM (Practice Runs)
Saturday, August 20 @ 10 AM - 2 PM

Sunday, August 21 @ 10 AM - 2 PM
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Bookings for these shows are available now.

Keep in mind when booking that it can take an hour to get to and from the the "show box".  While we will see planes everywhere, the area around the show box is where the best viewing will be and where you will see hundreds of boats anchored to watch the show.


Learn more about the US Navy Blue Angels.
Learn more about the US Air Force Thunderbirds.
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THE SAILBOATS
2004 Catalina 36 MkII Sailboat s/v Bernard under sail

​S/V BERNARD

36' SHANNON SAILBOAT
6 PASSENGERS


$249
/HR
​
SATURDAY & SUNDAY

1981 Shannon 28 Sailboat s/v Druid under sail

​S/V DRUID

28' SHANNON SAILBOAT
4 PASSENGERS


​$224
/HR

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

AVAILABLE CHARTERS
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CHICAGO'S PREMIER ​SAILING EXPERIENCE ​AND PRIVATE SAILING CHARTER

​​Come Sailing is Chicago's premier sailing experience and private sailing charter offering a variety of boat rides, sailing charters, sightseeing tours, swimming trips, and customized private charters on Lake Michigan.  Take a break, Come Sailing, and enjoy some summer ​fun in the sun!
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Come Sailing, Inc.
Chicago's Premier Sailing Experience and Private Sailing Charter
Sunset Sails, Day Sails, Fireworks Cruises, and Special Occasions
Contact Information

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Phone:
​708-824-7245


Email:
Info@ComeSailing.us

Website:
www.ComeSailing.us
Hour of Operation

Winter
Columbus Day thru Memorial Day Weekend
No Sailing.  Phone and Email only.
Mon-Fri:  10 am - 5 pm

Summer
Memorial Day Weekend thru Columbus Day
Sailing out of Monroe Harbor
Mon-Sun:  8 am - 11 pm

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Operational Locations

Monroe Harbor
Foot of Monroe Street at Lake Shore Drive
​Chicago, IL
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Boarding Location within Monroe Harbor
Lakefront Trail along the "Charter Wall" on the north side of Monroe Harbor
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