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CATALINA FLEET 21

We’re a social boating club with a sailing affliction.

We’re the Catalina sailboat owners association in the
lower Lake Michigan area.

ounded in 1973, Catalina Fleet 21 is Our year-round event calendar includes
one of the most active Catalina fleets educational programs, speakers and social
Fin the country, with boats ranging from activities like Lobsterfest (Michigan City), a
22s up to the 42s. While our fleet does indulge margarita party (Chicago), and a shrimp boil
in racing, we are primarily a cruising fleet. (Hammond). These events motivate us to sail
Our members sail from these tri-state area to various harbors in lower Lake Michigan.
harbors: Belmont, Burnham, Hammond, 31st We are also committed to supporting youth
Street, Jackson Park, Waukegan, Kenosha, sailing, education and safety through our
Michigan City, Monroe, Montrose, Winthrop fundraising activities—which add a dose
Harbor, Wilmette, Racine, and South Haven of fun to our events. In 2019, the “Catalina
Municipal. Many of our members learned Fleet 21 Mariner’s Service Fund” supported
sailing through the school of hard knocks, Chicago Maritime Arts and the South Shore
sharing their adventures and experiences Nautical Education program in Michigan City.
though fleet activities. Our members continue
While the Covid-19 pandemic has limited our
this tradition, today!
ability to gather during 2020, we continue to
We hold meetings most months during the meet virtually to stay connected.
sailing season and organize a monthly sailing
Dues are extremely reasonable. If you want
activity to a regional harbor that features If you sail a Catalina of any size, join us for
to try us, dues are waived for new, first-time,
a social activity. Sometimes, members comradery, social events, and fun on the
Catalina Sailboat owners for their first year
travel to outings in small groups to add to lake—or on the dock! Come share your
of ownership. Your membership includes a
the adventure and to support new sailors experiences, gain some new friends, and
subscription to Catalina Fleet 21 Fleet Sheet
crossing the lake for the first time, building enjoy a beverage or two with fellow Catalina
newsletter, the Fleet 21 annual directory, and
new friendship along the way. Cruising owners.
a subscription to the Main Sheet magazine
together makes it more fun!!!
published by Catalina Yachts, Inc. The Main Did we mention FUN? Sailing, Comradery,
Sheet features information on all sizes of Sailing, Socializing, Sailing, Learning, Sailing.
Catalina Yachts, personal experiences, tips, All good things. Join us!
maintenance, and upgrade ideas.
For more information, go to our website, catfleet21.org, or
our Facebook page, Catalina Fleet 21 Chicago Region. If
you have questions or need additional information, contact
Harold Hansen, Vice Commodore at Harold-Hansen@
sbcglobal.net. Ask for an application to join today.

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