Questions for New & Experienced 3rd Coast Sailors
 Welcome to 3rd Coast Cruising—Chicago’s #1-Rated Sailing School!
Tell us a little about yourself so we can help tailor your sailing experience. 
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Email *
Please provide full name. *
Phone # *
Tell us when you are available to sail? (We sail 7 days a week, May -Oct, 6:30pm M-F, & 10am, 1:30pm and 5pm Sat & Sun.)
Check if applicable
Preference for weekends
Preference for weeknights (after 6:30pm)
Preference for weekdays (Limited Offerings)
3+ times per week
2 times per week
1 time per week
2 times per month
1 time per month
How many future sailors will be joining you?
Check if applicable
Just me
1 other
2 others
Not sure
On a scale of 1–10, how serious are you about learning to sail?
1 = Just here for fun / pleasure cruises
10 = I’m aiming to become a skipper or USCG-licensed captain  
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Strictly Pleasure
Skipper/Captain in-training
When would you like to get started?
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Tell us about your boating or water-related experience—sailing, kayaking, tubing, even snorkeling. If you’re brand new to floating, just say “NA.” 😉 *
Please choose your sailing goals. (Choose multiple)
Check if applicable
Love being on the water
Learn sailing basics
Learn to skipper a monohull
Learn to skipper a catamaran
Strictly pleasure, no interest in learning
Want to make new "Sailing Friends"
Eventually make money sailing
Sail in a tropical paradise as Skipper or Crew
Retired and looking for something new
Experienced sailor looking to refine my skills
Interested in becoming a USCG Licensed Captain (3 yr. program)
Qualify for International License to sail in Europe
Current Boat Owner looking for next level
Looking to eventually buy a boat
Love tinkering (seeing how things work)
Learn systems including Diesel Engines, rigging, fiberglass, electrical, etc.
Learn Navigation
Off-Season Training (Boat prep for upcoming season.)
New to Chicago, want to meet cool and adventurous people.
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Would you have any interest in the following special classes with us on the water or offseason at the boatyard? Select all that apply. *
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Any specific goals you hope to achieve in your first class or over the long term?
Anything else you'd like us to know about your sailing journey?  
Would you be interested in a Trial Membership so you can "Test the Waters" with our club. (We always want to make sure our Sailing School is a good fit for both sides!) *
What questions do you have for us?
Experienced Sailors: If you have "Skipper Experience" please provide details. (Types of boats, years of exp., longest passage, etc.)
Do you own a boat? *
For Boat Owners: Please provide some details (Type of boat, where she is moored, how long have you owned her, any troubleshooting issues, do you do your own maintenance, etc.)
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Thanks for your answers! Continue to Section 2 and try our Beginner's Quiz , you may be eligible for a special discount!
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