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Upcoming Meetings and Events
Wed, Apr 09
Tue, Apr 22Apr 22, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMChicago, 111 N Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, USAGet the 2025 Season kicked off with updates on the latest safety topics from the Coast Guard, IDNR, CPD, CFD, Chicago Harbors, Maritime Lawyers and the Customs, Boarders & Protections teams
Sat, May 10May 10, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMChicago, 121 W Wacker Dr Suite 1700, Chicago, IL 60601, USAVisit Friends of the Chicago River website to sign up as an individual, join a group, create your group - https://www.chicagoriver.org/events/chicago-river-day-save-the-date-792c7df1-8852-4472-b24f-b96eb7ddfd2a
Thu, May 22May 22, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PMNavy Pier Wave Wall Performance Platform, 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USAThe “Blessing of the Fleet” is a centuries old observance that officially opens the boating season. This year about a dozen boats will gather for the traditional blessing, including law enforcement boats, United States Coast Guard Ships, and vessels representing Chicago’s popular tour boat community
Multiple DatesFri, Jun 06Jun 06, 2025, 8:00 AM – 7:30 PMCYC Belmont and Monroe Stations, 300 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657, USASailing World Great Lakes racing event hosted by the Chicago Yacht Club. Exciting sail racing with top Local, National and International teams competing against the challenges on Lake Michigan.
Sat, Jun 21Jun 21, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMChicago, 1700 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616, USAThe Chinese Dragon Boat Race dates back to over 2,000 years and is a popular sport among Chinese and Asian communities all over the world. Started in 2000, the Chicago Dragon Boat Race for Literacy is a family-fun activity enjoyed by visitors from all over the city and surrounding suburbs.
Wed, Jul 16
Sat, Jul 19Jul 19, 2025, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PMChicago, 400 E Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603, USAChicago Yacht Club's most famous event is the Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac, which is the longest annual freshwater sailing race in the world. Starting in 1898 with a mere five boats, The Mac has evolved into a world-class sporting event.
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Wed, Dec 10
Upcoming Meetings and Events
- Wed, Apr 09
- Tue, Apr 22Apr 22, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMChicago, 111 N Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, USAGet the 2025 Season kicked off with updates on the latest safety topics from the Coast Guard, IDNR, CPD, CFD, Chicago Harbors, Maritime Lawyers and the Customs, Boarders & Protections teams
- Sat, May 10May 10, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMChicago, 121 W Wacker Dr Suite 1700, Chicago, IL 60601, USAVisit Friends of the Chicago River website to sign up as an individual, join a group, create your group - https://www.chicagoriver.org/events/chicago-river-day-save-the-date-792c7df1-8852-4472-b24f-b96eb7ddfd2a
- Thu, May 22May 22, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PMNavy Pier Wave Wall Performance Platform, 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USAThe “Blessing of the Fleet” is a centuries old observance that officially opens the boating season. This year about a dozen boats will gather for the traditional blessing, including law enforcement boats, United States Coast Guard Ships, and vessels representing Chicago’s popular tour boat community
- Multiple DatesFri, Jun 06Jun 06, 2025, 8:00 AM – 7:30 PMCYC Belmont and Monroe Stations, 300 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657, USASailing World Great Lakes racing event hosted by the Chicago Yacht Club. Exciting sail racing with top Local, National and International teams competing against the challenges on Lake Michigan.
- Sat, Jun 21Jun 21, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMChicago, 1700 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616, USAThe Chinese Dragon Boat Race dates back to over 2,000 years and is a popular sport among Chinese and Asian communities all over the world. Started in 2000, the Chicago Dragon Boat Race for Literacy is a family-fun activity enjoyed by visitors from all over the city and surrounding suburbs.
- Wed, Jul 16
- Sat, Jul 19Jul 19, 2025, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PMChicago, 400 E Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603, USAChicago Yacht Club's most famous event is the Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac, which is the longest annual freshwater sailing race in the world. Starting in 1898 with a mere five boats, The Mac has evolved into a world-class sporting event.
- Thu, Jul 31
- Thu, Aug 07
- Fri, Aug 15
- Fri, Sep 05
- Wed, Oct 08
- Sun, Oct 12
- Wed, Dec 10
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