Chicago Yacht Club

Searching for the perfect place to tie the knot? ?? Look no further than the Chicago Yacht Club! Our historic clubhouses provide a stunning waterfront backdrop, making it an idyllic setting for your special day. Whether you envision an intimate ceremony or a grand celebration, our versatile spaces—including the Monroe Main Dining Room, Tented Patio, Commodore Room, and Belmont Dining Room—are designed to meet your every need. Enjoy top-notch service and a flexible catering menu tailored just for you. Plus, our Members benefit from a waived Room Fee, saving you up to $1,500! Interested in hosting your dream wedding with us? Reach out to our Events Team at [email protected] for more information or to secure your reservation. Let’s create unforgettable memories together!

Ready to 'Fall' in love with Chicago Yacht Club's private event spaces? ?? Our historic clubhouses offer the perfect setting for all of your autumnal events, from professional meetings and seminars to Friendsgiving and holiday parties. At Chicago Yacht Club, you’ll enjoy a stunning waterfront backdrop, top-notch service, and a flexible catering menu designed to meet your needs. Our spaces include the Monroe Main Dining Room, Tented Patio, Commodore Room, and Belmont Dining Room. Plus, our Members receive an exclusive benefit with a waived Room Fee—saving up to $1,500! Interested in hosting your upcoming event at Chicago Yacht Club? Contact our Events Team at [email protected] for more information or to secure your reservation.

On October 4th & 5th, Chicago Yacht Club had the pleasure of hosting the National Sailing Hall of Fame 2024 Induction Weekend. As a Founding Member of the Sailing Museum & National Sailing Hall of Fame, CYC is proud to have welcomed this prestigious event back to the Midwest after 10 years. Congratulations to the Inductee Class of 2024 on their incredible achievements in the world of sailing.

This summer, the CYC Sailing School welcomed over 500 young sailors to Belmont Station. From ‘Learn to Sail’ classes to high performance race teams, our sailors and coaches worked hard every day to make the most of their season on the water! Our youth race teams competed at 12 different events, from local regattas to national championships and even the CORK International Regatta in Kingston, Ontario! While the summer may be over, the sailing season is far from done. The CYC Opti, Laser, and High School Race Teams have been out on the water after school to build on their summer training and keep the momentum going for the end-of-season championships and winter sailing down in Florida. Now, our staff are hard at work planning next summer's courses to ensure Sailing School 2025 is the best season yet. We’ll see you on the water!

The Chicago Yacht Club is excited and proud to host the prestigious Sailing Museum & National Sailing Hall of Fame Induction Weekend on October 4 - 5, 2024, sponsored by Rolex. As a Founding Member of the Sailing Museum & National Sailing Hall of Fame, CYC welcomes this event back to the Midwest after ten years. Tickets are sold individually for each event through the Sailing Museum, and there is a limited number of tickets available. Please do not wait to get your tickets! ?? https://loom.ly/_2mZ1e4 You are invited to join this celebratory weekend of events congratulating new inductees into the National Sailing Hall of Fame. The weekend will kick off with an Opening Reception on Friday evening, October 4, featuring pre-eminent sailor Gary Jobson, one of whose many claims to fame is having won the America's Cup in 1977 as tactician for Ted Turner. Jobson will serve as the emcee and host for the entire weekend of festivities, which continue on Saturday, October 5, with the Induction Ceremony itself (free to attend with RSVP required), followed by an America's Cup panel discussion and a cocktails and dinner celebration. We encourage all interested Club members to join us at the Friday reception and Saturday dinner in particular, both of which are important to the legacy of sailing, and also promise to be fun and elegant affairs.

Are you seeking a distinguished venue for your next professional gathering? Our elegant clubhouses offer the perfect setting for a variety of corporate events, from meetings and seminars to conferences and team-building sessions. At the Chicago Yacht Club, you’ll enjoy a stunning waterfront backdrop, top-notch service, and a flexible Catering Menu designed to meet your needs. Our spaces include the Main Dining Room, Tented Patio, Commodore Room, and Belmont Dining Room. Plus, our members receive an exclusive benefit with a waived Room Fee—saving up to $1,500! Interested in hosting your event this winter or in 2025? Contact our Events Team at [email protected] for more information or to secure your reservation.

Chicago Yacht Club Members have been Making Waves in the sailing community this summer! Check out their incredible accomplishments below! DON WILSON 1st Place in the 2024 Diversified Melges 24 World Championship. BRYON EHRHART Bryon Ehrhart's "Lucky" claimed the monohull line honours in the 2024 Aegean 600 with an elapsed time of 57 hours 31 minutes and 6 seconds. Following his success in the Aegean 600, Ehrhart also won the fastest Maxi Class under the IRC Corrected time in the Palermo-Montecarlo Race. PETER HOLZ 1st Place in the Chicago Grand Slam in the U.S. World Match Racing Tour. PETER BARNARD 1st Place at the US Youth Match Race Championship for the Rose Cup. CHICAGO YACHT CLUB TEAM The Chicago Yacht Club Team came in 2nd Place in the Young Guns Regatta at the Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club. JOHN HEATON 2nd Place at the J/70 Regatta Copa Del Rey Mapfre with 93 pts net. JIM MURRAY 3rd Place Overall at Cowes Week in the IRC Class 0 Series. MAGGIE SHEA & STEPH ROBLE Maggie and Steph competed in the 2024 Paris Olympics and placed 10th in the Women's Skiff (49erFX). PETER CHATAIN Won a Bronze Medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the U.S. Men's eight boat rowing.

Chicago Yacht Club’s 115th Race to Mackinac presented by Wintrust was certainly one to remember! If you missed out, or just want to relive the incredible experience, here are some highlights: ?? Saturday Night Storms: On Saturday night, sailors encountered rough seas as a storm system hit the fleet. Three boats experienced dismasting and several more were forced to retire. ?? Man Overboard: When Callisto’s Shawn Dougherty went overboard during Saturday night’s storms, the crew aboard Madcap jumped into action to save Dougherty. ?? New Race Record: Maverick breaks Roy E. Disney’s race record by more than an hour! ?? First Timers: This year’s RTM saw many First Timers, with 10% of the fleet and 20% of the sailors experiencing their first Mac Race! ?? View Photos from the 115th RTM: Relive the excitement of the 115th Race to Mackinac through our photo galleries! https://lnkd.in/gvCRgqdu A huge congratulations to all the winners and participants who made this race unforgettable. As we reflect on the success of this year’s race, we’re already looking ahead with great excitement to the 116th Race to Mackinac in 2025. This race will be particularly special as it coincides with the 150th anniversary of the Chicago Yacht Club. Mark your calendars, the 116th Race to Mackinac will begin on July 19th, 2025! This milestone year promises to be a celebration of our rich history, our vibrant community, and the enduring passion for sailing that has been at the heart of the Chicago Yacht Club for a century and a half. We can’t wait to see what the future holds and how our beloved tradition will continue to evolve and inspire. Thank you to everyone who participated, supported, and celebrated with us. Here’s to the unforgettable moments of the 115th race and to the anticipation of an even greater 116th Race to Mackinac. See you on the water! Read more about the events of the 115th Race to Mackinac here: https://lnkd.in/ghVnhmv3

Cole Brauer, the first American woman to sail nonstop around the world alone, visited Chicago Yacht Club on Sunday! She spent some time talking to our youth sailors and then held a session for our adult members. Cole talked about how she prepared for sailing 130 days by herself and the good, the bad, and the ugly of being alone on a sailboat for such a long time. It's safe to say that anyone who came to this special event left feeling inspired and in awe of this remarkable sailor!

Anchors aweigh! Last night's Prospective Member Reception at Chicago Yacht Club was an absolute hit! Our Club was buzzing with excitement as guests explored our Monroe Station, connected with fellow Members, and discovered the endless possibilities of nautical education and on-the-water experiences we offer. A heartfelt thank you to our incredible Membership Committee for their dedication in welcoming our new applicants. Our community is thriving, and there's no better time to set sail with us! If you're ready to embark on your adventure, reach out to our Membership Director, Melissa Czyz, to learn more about Chicago Yacht Club [email protected] Let's sail into the season together! Fair winds and smooth sailing ahead. #ChicagoYachtClub #MembershipPerks #SetSailWithUs #YourHomeOnTheWater