Lake Forest Sailing

Lake Forest Sailing Lake Forest Sailing is a program of the City Of Lake Forest's Recreation Department. Lake Forest Sai

We offer the most comprehensive sailing program on Lake Michigan. Lake Forest Sailing will provide opportunities to sailors of all ages and ability levels, from beginners to aspiring National Champions in dinghies and keelboats.

05/08/2023
Great article about one of our Team Captains, Henry Scholz, by LFHS Forest Scout Staff Writer Caroline Ge**er.
04/13/2023

Great article about one of our Team Captains, Henry Scholz, by LFHS Forest Scout Staff Writer Caroline Ge**er.

At eight years old, Henry Scholz was first introduced to Sailing when his father signed him up for the Parks Program at Lake Forest Beach. At first Scholz’s interest in sailing had more to do with having an opportunity to see friends at the beach than actually sailing. However, over time Scholz be...

01/24/2023
Our very own Owen Kohut shares his thoughts on winning X Boat Inlands:
08/12/2022

Our very own Owen Kohut shares his thoughts on winning X Boat Inlands:

ILYA 2022 X boat champion Owen Kohut shares his insights. Highlights include coaching influences, boat speed, and sailing conservatively.

Legend!! Thanks for all you do Harbor Master Mike!
08/11/2022

Legend!! Thanks for all you do Harbor Master Mike!

The City has many employees who hold long tenure across various departments. Basin Attendant Mike Perry has worked at Forest Park Beach since it was renovated in 1987! 🏖

Check out the video a Lake Forest resident created in appreciation for Perry's dedication to Lake Forest Parks & Recreation at Lake Forest Love: https://www.lakeforestlove.com/post/be-like-mike-perry-a-mainstay-at-the-boat-launch

Thanks C*C & Coach Flor! Way to Go Jack!!
08/11/2022

Thanks C*C & Coach Flor! Way to Go Jack!!

Lets go boys!!!We haven't been posting much on facebook... head over to Instagram for more frequent updates:
07/29/2022

Lets go boys!!!

We haven't been posting much on facebook... head over to Instagram for more frequent updates:

Our Race Teams and Staff were lucky to be invited to tour the Sail GP pit lanes and Team USA's F50 this week. The F50s r...
06/17/2022

Our Race Teams and Staff were lucky to be invited to tour the Sail GP pit lanes and Team USA's F50 this week.

The F50s race this weekend! They will be hitting speeds of over 60mph, sailing over the water! Worth a check out. See you there!

Eleanor is the best. She has taught hundreds of Lake Forest youth how to sail! Go Eleanor!
06/16/2022

Eleanor is the best. She has taught hundreds of Lake Forest youth how to sail! Go Eleanor!

Beach staff like Eleanor are working hard to ensure you have the best summer!☺⛱

Eleanor's taking a break from studying nursing at University of Iowa to be the Lake Forest Sailing Manager and Little Luffer Instructor.⛵️

Get to Know Eleanor
City Department: Lake Forest Parks & Recreation
Why are you excited about for your summer job?: "My coworkers are some of the most enthusiastic, passionate, and hardworking people I know and they make work fun everyday. Also seeing how stoked kids and their families are to be sailing makes it even better."
Fun Fact: “I teach beach yoga for the Rec Center on Wednesday mornings.”

If you see Eleanor at the beach, be sure to say hi!👋

Address

601 Northlake Road
Lake Forest, IL
60045

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 6pm
Sunday 8am - 6pm

Telephone

(847) 810-3666

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