Chicago Strictly Sail

Event Overview:  The Strictly Sail Show is Chicago's only indoor sail boat expo held at Navy Pier. This 4-day event draws boating enthusiasts from all over the country, and from around the world. With a variety of different exhibitions, interactive demonstrations, and sailing boats and products on display, Chicago Strictly Sail has something for even the most die-hard sailboat fan.  

What to Expect: The Chicago Sail show prides itself on being one of the most informative and extensive sailboat exhibition shows in the world. Interactive exhibitions, author book signings, and a number of informative demonstrations make for four days of non-stop sailing fun.  

• Seminars: Strictly Sail Show has a number of informative seminars  on DIY sailboat repairs and much more. Admission to all seminars is included in the price of admission to this Chicago boat show. 
• Family-Friendly Entertainment: The Strictly Sail Show is perfect for kids of all ages. While many of the seminars and exhibitions are targeted towards adults, the Chicago Sail show realizes that kids are the next generation of sailors. So to help instill a love of sailing into young ones, a number of kid-friendly booths and activities are available for children to enjoy, including a boat building competition, and coloring contests. 

Inside Knowledge: Navy Pier offers discounted parking for the Chicago Strictly Sail event. From Monday - Thursday during the show, attendees pay $14.00 if they park before 5:00 pm, rather than the standard fee of $20.00. Friday - Sunday rates are $24.00 before 5:00 pm instead of $18.00. 

If you head to Navy Pier after 5:00 pm, expect to pay $10.00 instead of $20.00 on Monday - Thursday, and $10.00 instead of $24.00 Friday - Sunday. 

Event Hints: Here are some tips to make sure your experience at the Chicago Sail show is a good one.

• Admission Tickets: If you buy your Chicago Strictly Sail show tickets online rather than at the door, you get a 1-year subscription to your choice of sailing magazine.
• Discount Accommodation: The Chicago Sail Show has partnered with The Chicago Sheraton Hotel and Towers to offer attendees discount exhibition accommodation.