- VIP Event - Limited Availability
- 3 hours
The thrill of the Chicago Air & Water Show returns to the Lake Michigan lakefront this year on Saturday, August 19 and on Sunday, August 20, 2023.
Quick Details
Watch the 2023 United States SailGP Chicago races from the water aboard Tall Ship Windy. Windy is spacious, with three decks: the fore deck, midship deck and aft deck for unique viewing opportunities.
Experience the 2023 United States SailGP Chicago races from the water aboard Tall Ship Windy on June 16 and June 17, 2023. You’ll be close to the action with premier viewing from the ship as we anchor near the racecourse. Enjoy the thrilling speeds and exhilarating racing as rival teams, including Jimmy Spithill’s United States, battle it out in short, intense races competing on the F50 catamaran – a race boat that “flies” out of the water and can reach speeds in excess of 60 mph!
The 148’ Windy is spacious, with three decks: the fore deck, midship deck and aft deck. The official race commentary will be broadcast throughout the ship.
We will depart from our dock on Navy Pier, with Admirals Club (Premier) boarding first, promptly at 2:45pm, followed by VIP and then General Admission ticket holders for a 3pm departure. Enjoy our full bar and boxed cheeseboard and charcuterie lunch options.
New this year, all United States SailGP Chicago Tall Ship Windy guests will also have access to the United States SailGP Chicago Race Village on Navy Pier. The Race Village will be open from 3pm-6pm on Friday, June 16 and Saturday, June 17 and you get to choose which day you attend! You can attend the Race Village on the same day you sail with us, or if you sail with us on Friday, you can still attend the Race Village on Saturday or vice versa. Visit the Tall Ship Windy ticket booth on the day you’d like to visit the Race Village to get your ticket.
To ensure optimal race viewing, we will not sail during this event. We will return to the dock after the race ends or by 6:30pm.
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- Priority boarding with premium, dedicated seating area on elevated deck next to captain for best viewing
- (1) Complimentary cheeseboard-in-a-box lunch including an assortment of cheese accompanied by dried fruit, honey, crackers and flatbread. Option to upgrade to a boxed Charcuterie lunch which includes an assortment of cheese, cured meats, fresh vegetables and crackers
- (1) Complimentary sparkling wine
- Dedicated VIP server for additional beverage service for purchase, right at your seat
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- Priority boarding, beginning after Admirals Club. Limited tickets available for first access to general admission seating
- (1) Complimentary sparkling wine, available at the Tall Ship Windy bar
- Available for purchase:
- Beverages at on-board bar
- Cheeseboard-in-a-box including an assortment of cheese accompanied by dried fruit, honey, crackers and flatbread or a Boxed Charcuterie lunch with cheese, cured meats and fresh vegetables and crackers
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- Boarding begins after Admirals Club and Captains Club
- Available for purchase:
- Beverages at on-board bar
- Cheeseboard-in-a-box including an assortment of cheese accompanied by dried fruit, honey, crackers and flatbread or a Boxed Charcuterie lunch with cheese, cured meats, fresh vegetables and crackers
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You can purchase these optional items when you book:
Trip Insurance: $8.00 per person—gives you the ability to cancel your reservation if needed and receive a full refund. This applies up to 24 hours before your scheduled sail time or if Tall Ship Windy cancels your sail due to weather.
Box lunch: Enjoy discounted pricing when you choose to pre-order your Cheeseboard or Charcuterie boxed lunch and your Tall Ship Windy event ticket together. Each serving is of ample portion sizes to share with a guest.
- $42.00 | Cheeseboard-in-a-Box Selection: An assortment of cheese accompanied by dried fruit, honey, crackers and flatbread
- $51.00 | Boxed Charcuterie Selection: An assortment of cheese, cured meat and fresh vegetables accompanied by crackers
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New this year, all United States SailGP Chicago Tall Ship Windy guests will also have access to the United States SailGP Chicago Race Village on Navy Pier!
The Race Village will be open from 3pm-6pm on Friday, June 16 and Saturday, June 17 and you get to choose which day you attend! You can attend the Race Village on the same day you sail with us, or if you sail with us on Friday, you can still attend the Race Village on Saturday or vice versa.
Visit the Tall Ship Windy ticket booth on the day you’d like to visit the Race Village to get your ticket.