Unmatched Scheduling and Usage Flexibility
Real scheduling flexibility means choosing the exact dates you want to sail!
Since 2001 Olson’s Classic Yachts has been making the sailing
lifestyle a reality for Chicago area boaters through our leaseshare
operation, SailShare Chicago. With six boats, ranging from 27 to 42
ft, in Chicago’s Monroe Harbor, we have a boat for every sailor and a
plan for every budget.
We lease seasonal shares on a boat, dividing time throughout Chicago’s
May – October sailing season among a small group of captains. Most of
our boats have eight shares. Our captains vary in the way they sail,
some come out exclusively on weekends, others will take the boat for
week long cruises across the lake.
By leasing a share on one of our boats, rather than owning, our
captains dramatically reduce their cost of sailing for the season. A
full season share on one of our Islanders is less than what it would
cost to moor the boat for the summer in Monroe Harbor. Moreover, we
handle all maintenance. Rather than spend their Saturdays working on
their boat, our captains simply sail.
It’s a great system that appeals to a broad cross-section of sailors.
The majority of our captains are experienced sailors who prefer
leasesharing to owning. A growing number, however, are relatively new
to the sailing world. There are a number of great options to learn to
sail in Chicago, but most leave their newly minted sailors wondering
“what next” when the lessons are over. We offer lessons on our
smaller boats, working with Bob Wagner of SloopCity Sailing. Once you
have completed your lessons, you can spend a season sailing the boat
you learned on, honing your skills and falling for the sailing
lifestyle.
With over a decade of leasesharing experience under our belts, we have
come to know what sailors are looking for. Whether you are a seasoned
captain looking for a true classic to sail, or a novice seeking entrée
into the sailing world, we have a boat and a program for you.
We look forward to hearing from you. If you have any questions, just
shoot us an email at info@sailsharechicago.com or call (708)
481-3123.
Happy Sailing!
The Olsons
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