Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Program (JGASP)

Our adaptive program includes classroom and on-water instruction for the physically disabled. JGASP is a public/private partnership with the Chicago Park District whereby the Foundation raises funds for instructor salaries, boats and maintenance costs while the Park District is responsible for the infrastructure.

The fleet consists of eight Freedom 20’s, eight Sonars and four 2.4 meter sailboats. The Freedom 20’s were built specifically for disabled sailors and have many safety features that make this boat the premier boat of choice for a disabled sailing program. The Sonar and the 2.4 meter boats are for more advanced racing sailors and are used in world disabled championships, such as the Paralympics. All boats are very stable and will not capsize.

(312) 747-7684

info@juddgoldmansailing.org

EQUIPMENT & SAFETY

Specially designed safety features at the dock and aboard the boats include:

Transfer-boarding benches that assist sailors as they move from wheelchairs to seats aboard.
Counterweighted seats that provide support while enabling sailors to pivot from one side of the boat to the other
Chest and waist belts that add stability and safety
Lines, tillers, and rigging that are positioned to enable easy participation
Life jackets
Marine radios and outboard engines that allow close contact and maximum safety
Parking conveniently adjacent to the wheelchair-accessible docks

CLASSES & SCHEDULE

Fifteen (15) hours of instruction (six 2½ hour lessons) are available for beginner and intermediate sailors for $100.00. A one-to-two instructor to participant ratio is emphasized; however, each participant can bring a friend along for the lesson. Participants are eligible for crew certification after completion of 15 hours of instruction.

Lessons are offered Wednesday through Sunday. Phone reservations can be made between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Scholarships are available based on financial needs. Applications can be obtained in person at the Sailing Center.

LESSON TIMES
Wednesday through Sunday:
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon
1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

All classes are subject to change due to weather conditions.

VIEW OUR EVENTS CALENDAR HERE

Leisure Cruises

Several fun cruises are planned each year and the round-trip includes lunch. Please call the Sailing Center at (312) 747-7684 for reservations and costs.

Group Lessons

Group lessons for organizations can be scheduled based on availability. For details, please call the Sailing Center at (312) 747-7684.

JUDD GOLDMAN SAILING CENTER

Burnham Harbor
1362 S. Linn White Drive
Chicago, IL 60605-2470

FROM THE SOUTH
Take I-94 W to exit 53C. Merge onto I-55 N/Stevenson Expy N towards Lake Shore Drive. Exit onto S. Lake Shore Drive. Turn Right at E. McFetridge Drive. Turn left at E. Solidarity Drive. Turn right at S. Linn White Drive.

FROM THE NORTH
Take Tri-State Tollway/I-94 S ramp to Indiana. Take exit 53 to merge onto I-55N toward Lake Shore Drive. Exit onto Lake Shore Drive. Turn right at E. McFetridge Drive. Turn left at E. Solidarity Drive. Turn right at S. Linn White Drive.

FROM THE WEST
Take I-290 E/Eisenhower Expy E to I-294 S/Chicago. Take I-90/I-94 toward Indiana. Merge onto the Dan Ryan Expy (I-94/I-90). Take exit 53 to merge onto I-55N toward Lake Shore Drive. Exit onto Lake Shore Drive. Turn right at E. McFetridge Drive. Turn left at E. Solidarity Drive. Turn right at S. Linn White Drive.