Quantum Sails Chicago

07/14/2026

06/22/2026

Challenging conditions, intense competition, and the iconic Chicago skyline, the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series delivered! A massive congratulations to all the sailors who came out to race.

A special shoutout to podium finishers and fleet champions who mastered the conditions and took home the hardware:

J/88
1st, Piranha, Dave Dennison
3rd, Gaucho, Dave Tufts
4th, Exile, Andy Graff
6th, Dutch, John & Jordan Leahey
7th, Whirlwind, William Purdy

J/105,
1st, Pura Vida, Steve Kindra
5th, Nyctosaur, Mark Fruin
9th, Powers of Two, Peter Chinetti
11th, Wolverine, Timothy Sheehan

PHRF 1
2nd, Sirocco VI (MUMM 36), Bill & Viviana Fanizzo
4th, Jahazi (J/120), Mark Olsen

PHRF 2
3rd, Esprit d'Ecosse (J105), Judith and Ross McLean
6th, Venteux (Beneteau 36.7), Jon Van Norman *

ORC (Buoy)
2nd, Inferno (Farr 40 MH OD), Team Inferno
7th, Drumleck (Italia 11.98), Robbie Devlin

ORC 1 (Distance)
2nd, Photon (CM1200), Dean Doman *

ORC 2 (Distance)
4th, Shamrock (J/111), Jeffrey Davis

PHRF (Buoy)
6th, Ohana (Dehler 34c), Robert Smetters
8th, Minou (C&C 110), Justin Kalb / Dom Merritt
9th, Alpha Puppy (J/35), Rick Stage *

J/70,
7th, Grins, Eugene Vogel
* partial inventory

An event this spectacular doesn’t happen without an incredible crew behind the scenes. A huge thank you Chicago Yacht Club, the race committee, the volunteers who kept everything running smoothly, and of course, Sailing World for putting on another world-class event.

Whether you’re taking home a trophy or just some great memories, you all made this weekend awesome. Cheers to a great regatta, and we’ll see you out on the water for the next one!

📸 Walter Cooper Photography | Sailing World Regatta Series

06/04/2026

Register ONCE and tune in each morning of the regatta for the latest forecast, local knowledge and more. Start your day right - https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3c-GI_xGSBuhrdHiFQgKGw #/registration

06/03/2026

Practice Racing and Coaching open to ALL sailors. 1-4pm Thursday

Quantum coaches will have course set, on station in the vicinity of the RED Course Circle from your sailing instructions (marked here).

Understanding the dual location for sailors of this event, if you are sailing out of C*C Monroe or Belmont, please hail the coaches on 79A or in the Quantum Coaching WhatsApp and we will be available.

Looking forward to a fantastic weekend and no matter your sail logos, reach out, we’re here to help!

https://chat.whatsapp.com/CzVGlbt5qTB9cB8FJRC9Bn

06/03/2026

It's go time! Sailing World Regatta Series is here. Join us before the skippers meeting on Thursday for ZOOM Coaching Q&A Session! Everyone invited.

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k3-aAVqNTY2epiSPHVmo2A #/registration

Quantum Coaches will be on the water all regatta. The Quantum team is here and available to help you have the best regatta. Todd Basch, Ethan Wheeler, Travis Odenbach, Kris Werner, Wally Cross.

From on-the-water coaching for ALL SAILORS, daily weather on Zoom, overnight sail repair if you need it, daily awards and more, we're pumped for an awesome event!

https://www.flow.page/swrs_regattasupport

06/02/2026

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06/02/2026

It's the final details before the Sailing World Regatta Series kicks off.
✔ Boat is ready, new lines are spliced.
✔ Spinnakers are sorted, sails flaked.
✔ Crew is dialed, waivers submitted, registration complete.
✔ Sunscreen, hat, gloves packed.
✔ Beverages and snacks get picked up tomorrow.
❌ Signed up for Quantum Coaching WhatsApp and Daily Weather ZOOM.

Get after it! ✅ One link - everything you need. ✅
https://www.flow.page/swrs_regattasupport

📷 Walter Cooper Photography | Sailing World Regatta Series

06/01/2026

Raise your hand if you're stoked for the Chicago Sailing World Regatta Series?
🙋‍♀️🙋🙋‍♂️ We are!

📷 Walter Cooper Photography | Sailing World Regatta Series

05/31/2026

Eyes up, BIG regatta coming in hot! 🔥 Chicago, it's our turn for the Sailing World Regatta Series and we're so excited.

Quantum bringing the heat as always with: On-the-water coaching for ALL SAILORS. No matter the logo on your sail, we're here to help. Daily weather on ZOOM with Shea Gibson and Sailflow. Overnight sail service if you need it. Daily awards at the regatta party... and of course we're bringing the vibes! 😎

Things kick off on THURSDAY for a Quantum Sails Coaching & Event Preparation: SWRS Chicago ZOOM Q & A. Tune in, check it out, ask away, and be ready for an awesome regatta.

Sign up here. https://www.flow.page/swrs_regattasupport

05/29/2026

Chicago are you ready?! We're only one week away and Sailing World Regatta Series comes to our city and our home venue. It's shaping up to be another amazing event.

Of course Quantum will be here to support you with on-the-water coaching, daily weather on ZOOM, overnight sail repair if you need it, and heaps more. Reach out if you need anything.

https://www.flow.page/swrs_regattasupport

How excited are you? We are!

📷 Walter Cooper Photography | Sailing World Regatta Series