[quote=smfinley][quote]can you tell me more? like how much are the passes? how many spaces/passes are there? how do you get on the list for a pass? is there preferential treatment to locals (get top of list)... is there a limit to how long you can have the spot/pass?[/quote]
The passes are about $250 for residents and about $600 for non-residents, plus another ~$200 for winter storage. I think there are about 150 cat spaces, plus another 200 or so rack spaces for sunfish/kayaks, etc. There is a lottery every spring to fill in open spaces. You put your name in the hat and you get to pick if you keep your space or another open space on the beach. Current permit people first (looking for a better space), then residents wanting a space, and finally non-residents wanting a space. Then after the lottery is over it is first come first serve to fill any openings, by calling the park district. I am told they sell out every year, but every year have 10 or so people leave and new people join. Does not appear to be a limit to how long you are there, as long as you pay each year you can keep your same spot. They allow you to be a partner with someone on a space, but both of you have to be on the title of the boat. But if you sell your boat, that person needs to apply for a new space and will not get your old one. A few of the boats never get setup every year.
Let me know if you need more info. Gilson Sailing beach in Wilmette is the place, you can find it on the web, google maps also has a decent view of the beach. I know they also have places in Glencoe, Evanston as well as Chicago, but Wilmette is the largest. The people in Chicago trying to leave boats at Montrose Beach have issues every year with the Chicago parks people. They don't seem to have an official policy and it is a mess every year.
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