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FAQ’s: Moving from Ashland to Calumet
When will the Ashland location close? Sometime over the summer after all the boats have been launched. A final date has not yet been determined. Where is the new facility? 13620 S. Hoxie Avenue | Chicago, IL 60603. It is the old "Sunset Bay Marina" You mentioned a...
Coming Summer 2025 – We’re Moving!
Chicago Yacht Works will be closing its’ Ashland Ave facility this summer, after launch season. There is a long and proud history in these buildings and on this river that will be missed. It also means that nearly 300,000 square feet of inside storage will be removed...
BIG NEWS! Awards + New Service Offerings
We are always working to make life better on the water for our customers. In doing this, we have been growing our team and adding on more value to the services we provide. Chicago Yacht Works has been doing big things this year and here are some of our biggest...
What Screws Up a Launch? Check this out!
Do you find yourself saying: "This is the year I'm getting my boat ready for the water ahead of time to be ready when the harbors open." And every year, some forget and end up with a week or two of delayed enjoyment because there are just so many details that need...
Boating Education: What Should I Look for in Courses?
While boating and being on the water is a fun activity, it can also feel daunting. Whether you’re a new or seasoned boater, it’s important to consider boating education. Not only will it improve your safety, but it will also introduce you to new skills that can...
CYA Boating Education Update
In 2015, Chicago Yacht Works created Chicago Yacht Academy “CYA” and hired Captain Scott Souders as Director and lead instructor. CYA became not only the sole power boating educational offering in the Chicago Area but soon became one of only four US Powerboating...
Won’t Bareboat Without It – BVI’s Course Part I
I had the incredible fortune of taking a group of Chicago Yacht Academy students down to the BVI's and bareboat charter a 45ft. Powercat out of Tortola. The trip itself was an absolute blast and an incredible learning experience. The objective was that each student...
Off-Season FAQ’s: Updated!
During off-season storage time, there are several things to consider when your boat is not only about to head in for storage, but even what can/should be done while your boat is tucked away. We've answered the FAQs we receive from both new and existing customers about...
GETTING YOU CONNECTED
As you likely know already, we are a full-service establishment here to get you connected with everything you need. Your one-stop-shop for all things boating. Everything from storage, service and boating education to boat rentals, delivery and sales – you can...
Summer is Heating Up!
In terms of being on the water through the pandemic, boating life was able to power through, allowing us to enjoy some version of normalcy - even if we did miss out on some key summer events. We may have missed the fireworks and various water shows but, we’re happy to...