| How on earth did the Windy City get its name? A lot | | | | bask in the deck to soak in the fresh Chicagoan sun. |
| of contentions have been made regarding Chicago | | | | Windy City sailing also has first class dinner packages |
| and its famous nickname. Some say it isn't really the | | | | available and can go hand in hand with a bed and |
| sea breezes the city was named after but its | | | | breakfast package which can be given as gifts or |
| politicians who overly promoted the city at one time | | | | simply a weekend getaway even for locals. |
| that they were known to be full of 'hot air'. It also | | | | For more experienced sailors, one can simply rent a |
| referred to most Chicagoans ability to exaggerate on | | | | yacht with Sail Chicago, providing top class boat |
| some issues. However it was coined though, the | | | | rentals for 50 years. Its fleet includes Rhodes 19, |
| name seems to have adapted itself to the city | | | | Shields and Motor Cruisers. |
| weather and Chicago to date has become one of | | | | The best time to go Chicago sailing is during the |
| the most relaxed destinations for sports requiring a | | | | Fireworks Sails, hosted by the Navy Pier during |
| strong amount of, what else, wind. | | | | Chicago's Labor Day on the 1st of June and is |
| Sailing is one of the sports Chicagoans take part in. | | | | succeeded by a fireworks display on June 3rd. The |
| Chicago has all the elements required for sailing. | | | | sailing charter is a great way to see the sights of the |
| Smooth waters provided by Lake Michigan and ample | | | | day including the famed Air and Water show without |
| winds for sail give just the right touch for the sport. | | | | having to contend with the rest of the crowd. |
| There are several charter services in the area which | | | | Make a day out of Chicago sailing, and see the city |
| provide a sailing tour with boats even beginners can | | | | through the lakefront. This option isn't available for |
| have fun in. Beginners who want to get their hands | | | | locals alone now since one can simply fly off to and |
| dirty with sailing lessons can avail of several different | | | | from Chicago easily with several of the Chicago |
| training and charter by award-winning Captain Ben | | | | cheap flights available online. Check constantly as |
| Sells. Those who want to simply let the professionals | | | | promos and discounts tend to be available round the |
| do their job and just enjoy the view can also do so, | | | | clock and go out just as easily. Don't be afraid to |
| getting the famous Chicago skyline and lakefront as | | | | reserve those tickets because a day or weekend |
| scenery. The sailing tour will also stop over certain | | | | out is definitely a trip worth taking. Going to the |
| attractions such as the Field Museum, Adler | | | | windy city has never been more appropriate |
| Planetarium and Shedd Aquarium before turning back | | | | especially with different water and lake attractions |
| to the lakefront to cap the day. | | | | just around the corner. Reserve a ticket now. Almost |
| Another Chicago sailing charter service, Windy City | | | | every major airline except Virgin flies to Chicago daily. |
| Sailing, provides morning sailing trips through the | | | | Midway airports are also available if you can't find a |
| Michigan lake front. It includes a two-hour trip with | | | | direct flight to O'Hare. |
| complimentary Continental breakfast. The amenities | | | | Sail through Chicago's calm waters and one is sure to |
| inside the cabin include an elegant feather bed, air | | | | find a piece of contentment on water. The Windy |
| conditioning, satellite radio and TV or you can simply | | | | City truly lives up to its name. |