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Highlights from the 2026 Chicago Shipmasters Industry Day

02/27/2026
The Chicago Shipmasters recently gathered in Alsip, IL, at Double Tree By Hilton for a high-impact Shipmasters Industry Day focused on the future of our...
Events & Waterfront News
Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures sign: You are almost there, one-half mile

Liquid Assets: How Patrick Swapped Careers for #Captain Life

02/12/2026
In the finance world, "liquidity" typically refers to cash flow. But for Captain Patrick, liquidity has always been about the current beneath a hull and...
Our People & Community
Say no to flowers this Valentine's Day: message over a bouquet

Set Sail for a Perfect Valentine’s Day 2026 with boater gifts

02/05/2026
With Valentine's Day just around the corner, the pressure is on to find a boater gift that is as durable and unique as your relationship....
Boat Ownership & Relocation
Craigslist listing for a 19-foot sea skiff priced at $4,400

Don’t Let Your Dream Become a $4,400 Nightmare: Get a Boat Survey

01/29/2026
Boat-buying season is just around the corner. Since the "COVID boating boom," the market has been flooded with vessels changing hands—sometimes at a premium. But...
Boat Ownership & Relocation
Volunteer nurses Kelly and Deb at Burnham Harbor

94 Floors Above Chicago: Meet Boat Safe Chicago’s Nurse Kelly

01/22/2026
At Boat Safe Chicago, our mission—in partnership with the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) School of Public Health —is to ensure Narcan is accessible in...
Our People & Community
Aerial view of boats rafted together in Chicago's Playpen

Midwest Boating Winter Blues? 6 Ways to Keep the Spirit Alive!

01/08/2026
For those of us who spend our summers on the Great Lakes or navigating the Midwest’s beautiful inland waterways, winter can feel like a long,...
Boat Ownership & Relocation