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Master Your Boat Move: Training, Relocation & Storage Tips

08/20/2026
Planning your spring and fall boat moves can take place at any time. Avoid the last-minute rush and always plan early. But what if your...
Boat Ownership & Relocation
See the Chicago Air Show from the best seat in the house: boats beneath flying jets

Mastering the Chicago Air and Water Show by Boat

08/12/2026
Nothing says a Great Lakes summer quite like the weekend of the Chicago Air and Water Show. As high-speed jets streak over the skyline, transforming...
Boating Safety
Captain Kevin and Rebecca aboard their charter boat

Fully Involved: Meet Chicago’s Newest Superhero

07/30/2026
There is a quiet, unspoken language shared by mariners out on Lake Michigan. As boats pass one another across the open water, captains and passengers...
Our People & Community
Red sun and rough water during a smoky Chicago boating day

Did the Canadian Smoke make Chicagoans forget about Boat Safety?

07/23/2026
It was a weekend in Chicago where the air took on an eerie, apocalyptic hue. Thick smoke drifting down from Canadian wildfires painted the sun...
Boating Safety
Child wearing an orange life jacket aboard a boat

Essential Boating Safety Tips for Beginners

07/18/2026
Set Sail Safely: Your First Step Toward Confident Boating in Chicago Every year, thousands of new boaters hit the waters around Chicago, eager to enjoy...
Boating Safety
Friends gathered aboard Tilly's Dream

Why Tilly’s Dream Beats General Admission at The Salt Shed!

07/16/2026
Let's be real for a second: there is nothing quite like music in the summer, but standing shoulder to shoulder in 82° heat while waiting...
Yacht Charters & Experiences