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3rd Coast Cruising

chicago, Illinois USA

Rated 4.92/5 by 34 students
Chicago's largest sailing school, over the last 17 years we have trained 1000's of students. Sail 7 days a week, cross-train on many different types of boats, even a 38' Lagoon Catamaran while experiencing a variety of wind and sea conditions. Join the Club and sail everyday, all summer long! Share Membership with others, Fast Track your Captain'n License with tons of seatime. Club Membership benefits for the duration of your Unlimited Membership, Season: May-Oct. Off season training available.

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chicago

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Instructors Woman Sailing Instructor

Jim Miranda

Student Star Rated American National Standards Instructor/Assessor SLC Instructor/Assessor
Rated 4.89/5 by 24 students
  • Level V Bareboat Charter Master Rank Chief Instructor/Assessor
  • American National Standards Instructor/Assessor
  • SLC Instructor/Assessor
Teaching folks how to sail for 20 years,. My sailing club has promoted 40 Licensed Captains in the last 16 years.
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Scott Schletz

NauticEd System Knowledge Expert Transformational Instructor Course Graduate American National Standards Instructor/Assessor SLC Instructor/Assessor
Rated 5/5 by 4 students
  • Level V Captain Rank Qualified Instructor/Assessor
  • American National Standards Instructor/Assessor
  • SLC Instructor/Assessor
  • NauticEd System Knowledge Expert
  • Transformational Instructor Course Graduate
I have been a teacher all my life. From youth to adulthood, I've taught across the entire spectrum of people and subjects. I am ever patient and beleive everyone can learn and any obstacle can be ...
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Dawn Weber

NauticEd System Knowledge Expert Transformational Instructor Course Graduate Woman Instructor American National Standards Instructor/Assessor SLC Instructor/Assessor
Rated 5/5 by 2 students
  • Level IV Bareboat Charter Master Rank Qualified Instructor/Assessor
  • American National Standards Instructor/Assessor
  • SLC Instructor/Assessor
  • NauticEd System Knowledge Expert
  • Transformational Instructor Course Graduate
I have grown up around water my entire life, but it wasn't until a few years ago that I had the opportunity to go on my first sailboat. I fell in love with everything about it and haven't looked ...
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Ted Lewis

NauticEd System Knowledge Expert Transformational Instructor Course Graduate American National Standards Instructor/Assessor SLC Instructor/Assessor
Rated 5/5 by 4 students
  • Level IV Bareboat Charter Master Rank Qualified Instructor/Assessor
  • American National Standards Instructor/Assessor
  • SLC Instructor/Assessor
  • NauticEd System Knowledge Expert
  • Transformational Instructor Course Graduate
I grew up spending my summers at the lake boating, fishing, swimming and skiing. It wasn't until I was an adult that I went sailing. I was hooked. I joined 3rd Coast Cruising so I could learn a ...
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  • Level V Bareboat Charter Master Rank Qualified Instructor/Assessor
  • American National Standards Instructor/Assessor
  • SLC Instructor/Assessor
  • NauticEd System Knowledge Expert
  • Transformational Instructor Course Graduate
Captain Bryan “Marti” Martinez has been working in the Maritime industry since 2012. With years of experience as a US Navy Veteran, PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor, USCG Captain , International B ...
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Take online theory sailing courses with NauticEd, then use our skilled in-house sailing instructors to gain practical sailing experience and confidence. Once you pass the courses and practical training, you'll be awarded with a NauticEd Sailing Certification with Verified Practical Competency.

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