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ABOUT OUR FLEET
The Chicago Yacht Club has more than 1,200 Regular, Associate, Junior and Veteran members. Of these, roughly half own boats. While boat ownership is not required, our members belong to the Club because they have a love for boating and the nautical arts.
Our members own powerboats and sailboats. We are racers and cruisers. Many powerboats have creature comforts on par with a fine home. And engines, of course, are the heart of a power boat. Sailboats at Chicago Yacht Club are divided into three fleets: Offshore, Cruising, and Racing Yacht. You will see representatives of all our fleets today.
Offshore boats are generally used for long-distance racing. Our Cruising Sail Fleet boats tend to have more creature comforts and a touch less speed. But cruisers can be racers, too. The Race to Mackinac has a large Cruising Sail division.
Our Racing Yacht Fleet includes boats that tend to be smaller and are primarily used for in-shore racing. While the Offshore and Cruising boats usually have engines, the boats of the Racing Yacht Fleet generally do not. The skilled sailors of the Racing Yacht Fleet sail into the docks!
Perhaps the largest fleet in the Club is the DragonForce 65 remotecontrolled boats that race off both clubhouses. The DragonForce 65 boats are a competitive one-design remote-controlled yacht that is recognized by the American Model Yachting Association. Take some time to admire the DragonForce 65 boats on display in the lobby.
Chicago Yacht Club itself owns more than 150 boats. Our 25’ Sea Ray is available for member rental and is a popular way to get out with friends and family on a summer day. We have a large group of powerboats to support our Race Committee from the old and proud Carrier to small, quick RIBs. We also have a large fleet of sailboats from the Bugs, in which our youngest sailors learn, to the Sonars and Tom 28s that are available for education and for member rental.
Chicago Yacht Club has a large and diverse fleet with many opportunities for people to be on the water. We hope you enjoy the parade of boats and your entire day of tradition and fun at the Chicago Yacht Club.
