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How to Choose the Right Captain for Your Summer Boat Charter

05/28/2026
Planning a day out on the water with friends or family is one of the best parts of summer. But if you are chartering a...
Yacht Charters & Experiences
Univision Chicago boating safety tips segment featuring a passenger boat

Boat Safe Chicago’s Captain Brady on Univision Chicago TV

05/26/2026
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ymjm4scqwaQ
Press, Awards & Recognition
Lifeguard chair beside the water in a CBS News Chicago safety segment

Captain Brady on CBS News Chicago

05/21/2026
Captain Brady talks water and boat safety  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXldgL_SKiE
Press, Awards & Recognition
Guests aboard Tilly's Dream with Chicago's skyline behind them

Ultimate Chicago Experience: A Charter on FunBoat Tilly’s Dream

05/21/2026
When people step off FUNBOAT Tilly’s Dream, we often hear the ultimate compliment: "This was better than our honeymoon in Paris!" It makes sense. The...
Yacht Charters & Experiences
Recreational Charter Workshop flyer for May 5 at Columbia Yacht Club

Highlights: The 2026 Bareboat Workshop at Columbia Yacht Club

05/14/2026
The Chicago lakefront is more than just a scenic vista; as Bill Endsley, Chicago Harbors Assistant Controller, noted during this year's Bareboat Workshop, "It is...
Boat Training & Captain School
Boater wearing a life jacket beside docked motorboats

Master the Helm This Season! Take a Safe Boating Class!

05/07/2026
The sun is beating down on Lake Michigan, and the call of the water is getting louder. Whether you are a seasoned boater or a...
Boat Training & Captain School