by Laine Belcastro | Jun 13, 2019 | BOATING TIPS & INSIGHTS, COMPANY NEWS
When summertime finally hits, all of Chicago is anxious to get out on the water. Maybe you don’t have your own boat just yet and you’ve been able to get out there with friends and family. Either way, we want you to always have options to enjoy the boating season,...
by Laine Belcastro | May 28, 2019 | COMPANY NEWS, EVENTS
Every year, we are excited to get our boats out of storage and into the water, especially after long winters. It’s invigorating to be cruising around the water with our friends and family for the first time in months! However, it’s easy to forget about boating safety...
by Laine Belcastro | Apr 19, 2019 | COMPANY NEWS, EVENTS
Another Spring Fling celebration has come and gone and, as always, we could not have asked for a better crowd. The day provided us with fantastic weather to enjoy all of the entertainment. Considering the snowfall Chicago had the next day, we really lucked out! The...
by Laine Belcastro | Apr 3, 2019 | BOATING TIPS & INSIGHTS
While we are all getting excited to get out on the water this season, we are also preparing our boats for safety. Inspections with the coast guard come highly recommended, but what exactly goes into an inspection and overall safety check? Below are the top 5 key...
by Laine Belcastro | Mar 11, 2019 | BOATING TIPS & INSIGHTS
As spring marches closer and everyone wants to be on the water, we came up with our top 5 Spring Launch Checks that we, at CYW, find most important. Is your boat ready? Safety First. Check for frayed lines, ragged fenders and expiration dates on your flare kits or...