History
The Chicago branch of LaserPerformance was founded 50 years ago by Gerry and Ron Hedlund, under the name Hedlund Marine. Originally located in Wilmette, IL, Hedlund Marine served sailors from the Chicagoland area as well as across the Midwest, building up a loyal following who returned year after year for sailing gear, boat parts, and excellent service. LaserPerformance is proud to include Hedlund Marine's customers as our own, and we look forward to serving the Chicagoland area for the next 50 years.
Specialties
LaserPerformance makes some of sailing's most recognizable boats, from the Laser to the Sunfish to the 420. LaserPeformance Chicago is your one-stop shop for sailboats and boat parts. We also sell Gill Marine clothing and gear, Ocean Kayaking kayaks, Hulakai Stand Up Paddleboards, Coast Guard approved PFDs, and Kaenon sunglasses. Need a hardware upgrade? Want to know if you're rigging your boat correctly? Lost a glove before your big regatta? Give us a call! It's our mission to answer your questions fast and get you back out on the water. We also offer sailing lessons and rigging instruction for all boat-buying customers through our SailLaser program. Interested buyers of a boat, kayak, or paddleboard should call us today to schedule an on-the-water demo.