Pre Sail GP hang waiting for the breeze to pick up with friends, what a nice day…read more It's a Chicago gem.

What can be said about the Play Pen? If you're on a boat during the summer in Chicago life could…read morenot be better. The weather is probably great, the people are better and chances are you are on a very nice boat of a friend of a friend...(more so applies to females). The Play Pen is where almost every boating trip on Lake Michigan drops anchor. Makes for fantastic people-watching, other boats going by, jetskis, people jumping off and swimming. PLEASE be considerate with the speed and others in the water. AMAZING views of the city skyline and Navy Pier. Nestled right in Oak Street Beach. The water is chillyyyy but great for 1. hangovers 2. seasick 3, if its really hot out

They cancelled and won't give my money back. Lost $1000. They should be ashamed of themselves, how…read moreis this legal??

We had a blast! Gorgeous yacht and awesome crew. Spending memorial day on Stray Kat was amazing…read moreexperience. We absolutely loved everything.

Jim was super helpful and communicative throughout the entire purchasing and class scheduling…read moreprocess. I purchased a pair of classes for me and my partner to surprise her for her birthday, and Jim was very accommodating in helping me get everything booked. As for the class itself, Bryan was a great teacher and provided an exceptional experience for us. Additionally, Scott and some of the other more experienced students in the class were very helpful as well. A great day on the water and I would absolutely recommend 3rd Coast to anyone interested in sailing!

Captain Jim is great! He was very helpful in getting my family scheduled for a charter, and then…read morelater in the season, sailing lessons for my friend & I! The others in the sailing lesson were great people, and we had a wonderful time on both excursions.

Captain Kirk Kessler, a United States Coast Guard - Certified Master Captain, goes all out to give…read morehis passengers a wonderful experience. His boat, the Peony, is equipped in a manner to meet the needs of his guests. His first mate, Woody, a chipper mini Golden Doodle, adds a fun touch to each outing. Kirk is extremely professional, going over his shipboard rules with all his charges before they embark. His rule #1 - "Stay on the boat!" Captain Kirk gets a sense of each of his sets of guests, and how comfortable (or apprehensive) they are on the water. Passengers preferring a sedate, "gentle" excursion will get one (to the extent weather and lake conditions permit); those guests up for a more adventurous outing with 15-30 degrees of heeling will have their wishes fulfilled. As a USCG-certified Master Captain, Kirk knows what he needs to do to trim the sails and change his headings to make his cruises pleasant ones for his passengers and their predilections. A charming host/skipper, Captain Kirk will make your sail/cruise an unforgettable one - withe the beautiful Chicago skyline as your sunset backdrop. You can't do better than Salty Dog Sailing Co.!

I highly recommend chartering with Salty Dog. Captain Kirk () was very professional. I was a…read morelittle nervous, but he set everyone in our party at ease. The boat comfortably fits 4 people, and you can just sit back and relax. Woody is extremely friendly, greeting us on the dock when we arrive, and sleeping next to us the entire trip, except when we turned and he had to flip to the other side! And it's true sailing, we went about 3.5 miles from shore, getting some incredible views of the city. It was a great day, great conversation and an overall awesome time!

This is a wonderful crew team in the heart of Chicago. I had my best Masters Rowing experience…read morehere, and I love their emphasis on accessibility. They offer learn to row classes, and you can get scholarships to row in their competitive team.

The Lincoln Park Boat Club is completely member run by passionate folks who love boating -…read morespecifically rowing and paddling. I was into stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) so I was considered a paddler. SUP in Chicago can be hard. Lake Michigan is unfriendly to beginners so the lagoon used by the Lincoln Park Boat Club is perfect. The water is smooth, shallow and dirty enough to motivate you to keep your balance! The equipment at the LPBC is great too. There are a variety of SUP boards ranging from foam beasts that would never tip over to slender racing boards. Most of the storage was taken up by other boats. Some vessels were owned by members and others were owned by the club and could be used by anybody. Since the LPBC is completely run by volunteers, everybody has a lot of responsibility and autonomy. A lot of it is run on the honor system. For example, keeping the dock clean of goose poop and locking the garage was everyone's responsibility. To my knowledge, there was no cleaning or maintenance crew. There are no bells and whistles. The LPBC members I met were friendly. The SUP folks were competitive. It just wasn't my scene. I wanted a place to relax, skim across the water, and be outdoors. The other people I met were perfecting their techniques, getting stronger and racing. I ended up going only about four or five times, or about $100/visit. I'd remain a member if I could pay less than the competitive, more dedicated people. I asked if there could be a modified membership or a pay-per-visit deal but (as of this review) those aren't options.

I went on a boat tour with my friends through this company and let me just say they have…read moreoutstanding customer service! We had a great time sailing along the lake. They gave us the chance to connect our phones so we can listen to our own music. We brought some snacks and drinks on board. They were very thorough with their safety guidelines. We knew where everything was in case of an emergency. The views of the city we saw were incredible. I can't ask for a better boat company than Chicago Pedal Boats! 5 Stars all around! They deserve that and more!

We absolutely loved it. They let us hook up our music to Bluetooth, BYOB, saw some great views…read more Captains are great company. Would do it again!

Capt Jason showed our crew an amazing day on Top Dog Charters. Capt. went above and beyond all day…read moreworking hard and getting us fish in the boat. Top notch equipment, boat and crew at Top Dog Charters. I highly recommend and look forward to many more trips with Capt Jason!

Very helpful and friendly staff. People are always watching if your in trouble and in general is…read morevery safe and beautiful.

Great place to sail, windsurf, kayak, and BBQ. The NU sailing center offers many sailing and…read morewindsurfing instruction courses that are friendly and a lot of fun. The staff is solid as well. I've sailed for many years and got my start here in the month sailing class. Now I sail competitively and teach sailing at the center! There are a number of boats (420s, Hobies, Lasers, Vago, Bug, etc) and plenty of windsurfers. You can't beat this place on a windy summer day!