Our Sailing Fleet

Whether you’re sailing for pleasure or competition, just beginning or an old sea dog, there’s a welcome for you at the North Shore Yacht Club! Members are encouraged to sail their own beach launched sailboats from our beautiful lakefront facilities throughout the season. Alternatively the club-owned fleet of sailboats includes a large selection of Sunfish and several Barnett 1400’s, available exclusively for NSYC members’ use.

Members qualify to use club-owned boats by passing required classes and skills assessments. See Adult Learn to Sail for info about our 7-week Learn To Sail (LTS) program, utilizing Sunfish and Barnetts. Experienced sailors may qualify to use Club Sunfish and Barnetts by passing the Dinghy Sailing Assessment Course which includes a brief online class and an on-water swim and skills assessment. Sign up here for Dinghy Sailing Assessment; membership is required.

NSYC is home to Buccaneer 18 racing, with opportunities to learn and crew on these larger, privately owned boats. Buccaneer 18 Facebook

We offer racing and skills clinics throughout the summer, with occasional Sunday afternoon informal racing. 

A few strict rules apply when using Club watercraft, including

1. Never sail alone. Always sail with a buddy in another like-boat

2. Always wear a properly fitted and fastened life jacket, shore-to-shore

3. No Club boats may be used when the National Weather Service calls for a Small Craft Advisory, Gale or Storm Warning, high surf, lightning or dense fog

4. Adhere to all NSYC regulations and safety guidelines.  Failure to do so may result in loss of boating privileges

Fleet details below

Members:
Be sure to join our NSYC Google Groups, our main member communication tool for up to the minute sailing hook ups, race results, club news and important announcements.

Own your own boat?
Beachfront storage is available directly through the Park District of Highland Park. See our Membership page for our affordable membership rates and the full list of club benefits.

New to Sailing?
We offer a 7-week Learn to Sail weekend course supervised by our US Sailing Certified Instructor. Registration is required and class size is limited. Sign up early!

Rigging a Sunfish– is easy and if you need to remember some of the details check out this NSYC video: YouTube - Rigging a Sunfish. Probably the best short video out there on how to rig a Sunfish!