Mission Statement
Connect the LGBTQ+ community and allies while promoting equality through sailing by conducting inclusive nautical educational and training, hosting and participating in marine events, and leading community outreach.
Goals
- Connect the community and its allies.
- Inspire new people to play in the sea.
- Further diversity and equity in sailing.
- Motivate people to challenge themselves.
- Raise awareness.
SCHEDULE of events
Sat. April 12. 2025
Wellness Event
3pm
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7pm
Lakeview, Chicago
Sat. April 12. 2025
Wellness Event
Rainbow Races as been invited to participate in an LGBTQ+ Wellness/Selfcare networking event sponsored by 3SixtyVibes and Great Bear Coachin...
3pm
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7pm
Lakeview, Chicago
Sun. May 18. 2025
Sailing Classes Begin
Jackson Park Outer Harbor 6400 S. Promontory Dr. Chicago IL 60649 D Dock
Sun. May 18. 2025
Sailing Classes Begin
Rainbow Races US Sailing sanctioned sailing school is now open! Classes are held weekends in the summer, and fall. Click here to begin your ...
Jackson Park Outer Harbor 6400 S. Promontory Dr. Chicago IL 60649 D Dock
Sat. June 21. 2025
Pride Flotilla
1P
Sat. June 21. 2025
Pride Flotilla
***SAVE THE DATE***
LGBTQ Boat Parade down Chicago's scenic Lakefront open to all. More info can be found here.
1P
Sat. July 12. 2025
Rainbow Regatta Chicago
1:00p
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11P
Jackson Park Yacht Club 6400 S. Promontory Dr. Chicago IL 60649
Sat. July 12. 2025
Rainbow Regatta Chicago
Casual sailboat regatta for sailors of all skill levels, both racers and cruisers. Afterparty to begin at 6p.
1:00p
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11P
Jackson Park Yacht Club 6400 S. Promontory Dr. Chicago IL 60649
Sat. Mar. 22. 2025
Yachtapalooza
8A
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4P
Crowlys Yacht Yard - 3434 E 95th St, Chicago, IL 60617
Sat. Mar. 22. 2025
Yachtapalooza
Join us, at Crowleys - Yachtapalooza! We will be selling items to help support our Sailing School.
8A
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4P
Crowlys Yacht Yard - 3434 E 95th St, Chicago, IL 60617
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COVID-19
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Happy Moms Day!
In honor of those we call Mom, we are offering $50 off sailing lessons booked in May. So go on, and learn to sail with the person you call Mom!
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