BE-Nautical

Learning is a continuum. At BE-Nautical we seek to understand your educational and sailing goals to provide a curriculum rich with learning. Learn individually, as a couple or as a family – BE-Nautical has a course of learning to meet your specific sailing goals and needs.

Learn – basic through advanced skills certified through the ASA (ASA101 – 108, including ASA Endorsements, 117-120). From Sailing to Navigating and Forecasting Weather, Boat Systems and Electronics in several learning formats.

Practice – racing courses, technique and experiential courses from anchoring, night sailing, heavy weather sailing, and cruising skills including extended cruising formats.

Explore your sailing horizons. BE-Nautical offers educational opportunities and flotillas in interesting parts of the world along with offshore sailing experiences and certifications.

Learn with ASA’s Best! – Recognized as ASA School of the Year in 2013 and ASA Instructor of the Year in 2020 & 2021.

Chicago Area Locations – Belmont, Montrose, Wilmette, and Waukegan Harbors

• Proudly recognizing the contribution of Veterans and Teachers with discounts.
• Supporting our Environment through ASA’s Plastics Purge
• Supporting Women with “Women on the Water” Courses.

Other Courses:

Beginner Courses –

Beginners for Sail
Kids and Families for Sail
Teens for Sail
Sailing Fundamentals
This is Knot Fun

Intermediate Courses

Racing Fundamentals
Racing Crew
Sailing Refresher
Docking Refresher
Cruising Skills
Anchoring Techniques
Moderate Weather Skills
Coastal Navigation Fundamentals
Celestial Navigation Fundamentals
Electronic Navigation
Night Sailing Techniques
Boat Systems
Weather Fundamentals

Advanced Skills

Heavy Weather Skills
Advanced Cruising Techniques
Advanced Electronic Navigation & Cruise Planning

Sailing Course Format –

Evening
Weekend
Family
Women on the Water
Veterans for Sail
Near Shore Clean-Up – Plastics Purge

Offering IQC Courses in all ASA Levels from ASA Instructor Evaluator – Captain Brian Earl

Chicago area locations –

Belmont Harbor – 300 W. Belmont Ave, Chicago
Montrose Harbor – 601 W. Montrose Ave, Chicago
Wilmette Harbor – 20 Harbor Drive, Wilmette, IL
Waukegan Harbor – 625 E. Sea Horse Drive, Waukegan, IL
308 Laurel Ave

Wilmette, IL