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Marine Surveyor Links

Marine Surveyors: A list of marine surveyors in the Chicago area and select other locales recommended by Sailboat Sales Co. Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers: An internationally recognized nonprofit, technical, professional society of individual members serving the maritime and offshore industries and their suppliers. National Association of Marine Surveyors: Yacht and small craft surveyors are experienced in and have specific knowledge of the condition, value, construction, and damage of yachts and recreational vessels which include everything from sail boats to motor yachts to jet skis to wooden classics and everything in between..	The Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors: Find an accredited marine surveyor near you. Members are surveyors who have accumulated time in the profession, and have proven the technical skills necessary for designation as AMS. Certified Marine Surveyors: A Chicago-based company providing marine surveying and consulting services. Rick Lenschow, SAMS-AMS, has over 17 years serving the marine industry. He has completed over 2,000 marine surveys comprising a vast array of vessels from small pleasure boats to large luxury yachts, both power and sail.
Regional Harbors and Marinas
Chicago Harbors (Westrec) Hammond Marina Michigan City Marina	North Point Marina Waukegan Harbor Wilmette Harbor
Area Yacht Clubs
Burnham Park Yacht Club Chicago Yacht Club Chicago Corinthian Yacht Club Columbia Yacht Club Detroit Yacht Club	Milwaukee Yacht Club Racine Yacht Club Sheridan Shore Yacht Club Jackson Park Yacht Club Waukegan Yacht Club
Boat Transport and Trailers
Boat Transport: If you need to transport your boat, here is our homegrown list of recommended haulers. Albert Logistics: Mast Transport. Great Loop.	Loadmaster Trailers: Quality, Custom Manufacturer of Painted and Galvanized 20'-50' Boat Trailers and 15'-40' Flatbed Trailers.
On-Water Delivery, Training, and Skipper Service
Sandy Stone 630.215.7653 Tim Harrington 773.315.3600 Rosalie Johnson 773.640.0116 Frank Jimenez 847.224.3701 Mike Diplacido mdplacido20@gmail.com 720.315.3707	Arnold Hirsch 708.567.8368 John Mason 708.340.9258 Silviu Petria 773.715.0708 Dave Root captaindaveroot@gmail.com 708.516.9841 Frank Reeg 616.953.9428	Loren Thompson 708.307.7181 Paul Dubrick 815.970.2275 Daniel Hazlett 616.648.5151 Gary Edelman 414.234.5787 Seabird Sailing 630.915.8163
Chicago Area Boating Links
Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Foundation: Helping people achieve self-esteem and independence. Nautical Donations: Nautical Donations, Inc. is a 501(c)3 charity that supports nautically related non-profits in the greater Chicago area through the sale of donated boats and marine equipment. Sail Chicago: Sail Chicago provides sailing instruction, recreational sailing, racing and social events for club members; owning and operating our own fleet of sailboats on Lake Michigan.	Fairwinds Canvas LLC: You imagine it, we design it, great things happen. We specialize in bimini tops, dodgers, full enclosures, mooring covers, winter storage covers and a complete line of interior and exterior upholstery options and designs. All our custom bent frames are fabricated with quality Stainless Steel in 1" and 1 1/4". All of our work is backed with a 1 year warranty under “normal and standard use” and fabrics with the manufacturers warranty. Jayne Parker Wood Refinishing: Nothing says you care about your boat more than gleaming bright work.	Lake Michigan Sailing Club: As of September 2021, LMSC sails from five Lake Michigan harbors: Waukegan, Milwaukee, Winthrop Harbor, Kenosha and Racine. We are a sailing club interested in putting boat owners and crew together.
Chicago Area Sail Lofts (updated July 2021)
UK Sailmakers 2323 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60616 Jim Considine, Mike Considine, Pat Considine, Tod Patton Phone: 312-326-1053 Fax: 312-791-1473 Email: chicago@ukhalsey.com Email: ukchicago@aol.com	North Sails 401 N. Damen Ave. Chicago, IL 60622 Andrea Demas, Tom Pease, Perry Lewis, Luke Logan, John Baxter, Christina Donnermeyer Phone: 773-489-1308 Fax: 773-489-9820 Email: midwest@northsails.com Quantum Sails 524 W. 26th Street Chicago, IL 60616 Tac Boston Phone: 312-225-0801 Phone: 312-813-5544 Fax: 312-225-0804 Email: tboston@quantumsails.com	Shoreline Sailmakers Dealer for Rolly Tasker sails and BoomKicker boom supports Jim Sliger 7127 Mexico Rd. Suite #185 St. Peters, MO 63376 Phone: 314-828-6863 Email: jim@shorelinesailmakers.com
Regional Boating Links
Illinois DNR: The Illinois Department of Natural Resources page for Boat Licenses, Permits, Registration & other Information. Helpful tools including online registration, PDF forms, and more. Indiana BMV: Instructions and forms for registering and titling your boat in Indiana. Wisconsin DNR: Information on registering and titling your boat in Wisconsin.	Michigan Secretary of State: Download forms to register and title your boat in Michigan. GLSS: The Great Lakes Singlehanded Society is an organization established for the perpetuation of the sport of solo sailing. Its purpose is twofold, the first being to encourage the development of suitable techniques, equipment, and gear for shorthanded passage under sail; its second being the recognition of accomplishments of singlehanded sailors in the Great Lakes region.	H20Notes: H2ONotes is an electronic newsletter geared toward water-related activities and enthusiasts. Enjoy coverage of news, events and issues for the Great Lakes Region. LMPHRF: The Lake Michigan Performance Handicap Racing Fleet (LMPHRF) researches, develops, establishes, and maintains an equitable system of performance handicaps for qualifying sailboats typically racing on Lake Michigan, nearby inland lakes and waterways, and elsewhere on the Great Lakes.
National Boating Links
US Coast Guard Documentation: Vessel documentation is a national form of registration. It provides conclusive evidence of nationality for international purposes, provides for unhindered commerce between the states, and admits vessels to certain restricted trades. Boating Safety Courses Many boating safety courses are offered throughout the country, for all types of recreational boaters, and for boaters of all ages.	Boating Safety Education Learn how to have fun boating safely at this Illinois DNR site.	Good Old Boat: Provides a directory of sailing organizations, contacts, and suppliers of parts and services, as well as technical articles on maintenance and upgrade issues.
Chicago Area Land Links
Metromix: A guide to Chicago-area arts, entertainment, dining, nightlife, movies, music, museums and theater. Reader Reviews also offer more than 9,000 audience-generated opinions on restaurants, bars, clubs and events.	Metra: The Metra passenger rail system serves Cook, DuPage, Lake, Will, McHenry and Kane counties.	CTA: The CTA public transportation system covers the City of Chicago and 38 surrounding suburbs. From the downtown area the Blue Line takes goes to O'Hare Airport in 40 minutes and the Orange Line travels to Midway Airport in about 30 minutes.
Crowley's Yacht Yard Neighborhood Hotspots
About our neighborhood: South Chicago is one of the 77 well-defined community areas of Chicago. Calumet Fisheries: Just over the 95th Street bridge from Crowley's, Calumet Fisheries is an iconic Chicago spot. Salmon, white fish, etc., smoked on sight. Many other good seafood choices too.	Cocula Restaurant: Our go-to place for Mexican food, on Commercial Avenue. Pucci's Restaurant: Outstanding Italian beef sandwiches and breaded Italian steaks. It's only a mile away, or call for delivery.	Skyway Doghouse: Local Chicago-style hot dogs, plus a great Italian Beef sandwich. Lily's Supermarket: Very nice neighborhood grocery store with fresh Mexican food cooked to order.
Weather
NOAA-GLERL: Realtime meteorological data for Chicago. Approximately 3 miles offshore. National Weather Service Forecast: for Chicago, from NOAA. Nearshore Marine Zone Forecasts by the Chicago, IL Forecast Office	National Weather Service: FIVE DAY FORECAST FOR WATERS BEYOND FIVE NAUTICAL MILES FROM SHORE OF CHICAGO. (Good site if you like reading sentences written in all capital letters.)	Weather.com: All things weather related, for those who can't get enough. Fully customizable site. Lot's of facts and forecasts, maps, radar, and satellite imagery.

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