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

AIR AND WATER SHOW FOR 2021

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

This year's air show is going to be a BLUE ANGELS exclusive.  The City of Chicago is presenting the Blue Angels in a special solo show from Noon to 1 PM on Aug 21 & 22 as part of it's "Open Chicago" initiative.

Option #1: Private Custom Charter (4 hours plus)

Create your ultimate Chicago Air and Water Show watching package.  Chose 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. 

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​Chicago Air & Water Show

​This is a private charter.
​The passenger list is at your discretion.

The Annual
​Chicago Air & Water Show

FEATURES

• Up to 6 Passengers
• Three-hour Charter *
• Departs @ 10:00 AM, 1:30 PM
• USCG Licensed Captain

* Extend your time on the water with a
CUSTOM CHARTER

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 options, please book a CUSTOM CHARTER on either Saturday, Aug. 21 or Sunday, Aug. 22.

Option #2: Private 4-hour Charter 

A thrilling 4-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 sill 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 20 @ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Practice Runs)
Saturday, August 21 @ Noon - 1:00 PM
Sunday, August 22 @ Noon - 1:00 PM

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.

​​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!

Your Chicago sailing and offshore adventures start here!

STEP 1 - CHOOSE A SAILBOAT

Sailing Vessel Bernard
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Our 36 ft. Sailboat built by Catalina Yachts

$222/hr

FRIDAY (Practice), SATURDAY & SUNDAY
Taxes are additional

FEATURES

• Instant booking confirmation.
• Spacious design with plenty of room for 6 passengers.
• Large cockpit area with comfortable seat cushions.
• Additional seating on sizable forward deck.
• Swimming options available.
• Options available for use of gas grill.
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Sailing Vessel Druid

Our 28 ft. Sailboat built by Shannon Boat Co.

Not Available

SATURDAY & SUNDAY
Taxes are additional

FEATURES

• Classically charming sailboat.
• Luxuriously adorned with elegant teak.
• Comfortable seat cushions
• Additional seating built into aft cockpit rail.
• Sporty sailing characteristic with a bit of heel (lean).
• Room for 4 passengers.
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