CHICAGO'S PREMIER SAILING EXPERIENCE
AND PRIVATE SAILING CHARTER

Get ready for LOUD! Get ready for SPEED! Get ready for spectacular precision flying by the THUNDERBIRDS! Headlining the 62st Annual Chicago Air and Water Show will be the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron the Thunderbirds. This year's air show boasts a huge line-up of civilian and military aircraft. This is the biggest event on the lake each year. Sail with us and be a part of it. We are offering two options for Saturday and Sunday during the show.

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 9:00 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 options,please book a CUSTOM CHARTER on either Saturday, Aug. 15 or Sunday, Aug. 16.

Option #2: Private Three-hour Charter

A thrilling three-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 do not publish a schedule, we are very likely to see the Thunderbirds flying around the city midday Thursday and Friday. The official show schedules are as follows:

Saturday, August 15 @ 10 AM - 3 PM
Sunday, August 16 @ 10 AM - 3 PM

The Thunderbirds are expected to perform last each day. Booking for these shows is 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.

Come Sailing is Chicago's premier sailing experience and private sailing charter offering a variety of boat rides, sightseeing tours, sailing trips, swimming opportunities, and customer charters on Lake Michigan. Your Chicago sailing adventure starts here!

Learn more about the US Air Force Thunderbirds.

Checkout our CUSTOM CHARTERS for options like EXTENDED SAILING TIMES, SWIMMING, and GRILLING.

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 customer private charters on Lake Michigan. Take a break, Come Sailing, and let the wind blow away the stress of everyday life!

Your Chicago sailing and offshore adventures start here!