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Sail aboard the Tall Ship WINDY!
Chicago's Official Tall Ship!
We are proud to bring you new and exciting Educational Programs, creative and inspiring Tall Ship adventures each day and evening.
Sample our newest tour-- "Real Pirates of the Inland Seas", which takes you on a voyage of discovery about how pirates plied the Great Lakes,
and the daring folks who defended our shores! Cruise our pages for many new seafaring adventures and special events,
all departing from our home base on Chicago's best loved tourist destination, Navy Pier!
The WINDY is a 148 foot traditional four masted gaff topsail schooner/Tall Ship.
Built of modern materials, but like the old trading schooners and sail training ships,
the WINDY has all the character and charm of the great Age of Sail.
The WINDY fully meets all appropriate United States Coast Guard regulations. Windy can accommodate up to 150 passengers.
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Thank you for a great season in 2011!
We have concluded our current season Tall Ship Adventures of Chicago, with the Tall Ship Windy and the sloop Pianissimo, and look forward to next season starting in April 2012 with the
Tall Ship Windy, and Mid May with Pianissimo. To get the latest information, including off season special offers, join our mailing list, on the "Contact us" page or during the reservation process.
Then keep watch for our forthcoming announcements and promotions!
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Plan your charter early and SAVE $$
2011 has completed, THANK YOU! - But, it is never to early to think about this upcoming sailing season! A special pre-season discount! Save *15% off all 2012 charters reserved prior to Feb 27th. You can choose your date now, or opt for a charter voucher for your desired hours, and choose the actual sailing date later!
If your group is 6 or less, you might also try a private charter with Lakeshore Sail Charters, at www.lakeshoresail.com They start sailing about May 1st. *some restrictions apply, please call for details.
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Highlights for 2011
These public cruises are 60, 75, 90 or 180 minute long, are the family favorites!
Each day of our sailings are unique, with every trip dependent on the direction of the wind. Don't believe me, read our guest book!
No two tours are alike. Each sail also has a tour theme led by our enthusiastic crew-educators, many of whom have experience in the study of history, maritime lore, the arts, music, and theatre and are ready to bring their experience to enhance your enjoyment aboard Windy!
You can simply relax on deck in quiet, or gather around for storytelling and hands-on fun!
These educational cruises are offered to school, church, scouts, corporations, and other groups.
This program provides a variety of hands-on activities and several talks on topics including maritime history,
sailing, maritime arts, physics, navigation, marlinespike, seamanship, marine wildlife, group dynamics and the like.
Call to discuss your desires, as we can design an event for your students.
We already have a great program for badge work for Girl Scouts! Programs are designed for each group.
Also, did you know we have a volunteer crew program? Ask the crew about it while you are sailing with us.
Are you looking for something more private? Take a look at Lakeshore Shore Sail charters. Chicago's luxury sail charter company, for up to six passengers, with it BRAND NEW, 2011, 50 foot yacht. www.lakeshoresail.com
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Please note that WINDY is NOT "Handicapped Accessible" as it is considered an adventure activity. Access to the main deck is six stairs with hand rails (sometimes the ship is moving from waves),
no ramps are available.
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