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2019 Best Boat Dealer of Chicago Award Goes to Us!
WE WON! We are so honored to be selected for the Best of Chicago - Boat Dealer award for 2019. Our CYW team has always worked hard to deliver the best service and value to our customers. It means a great deal to us that we have been recognized as the Best Boat Dealer...
HARBOR CLOSING DETAILS
Chicago Harbors closing Thursday October 31, 2019 at 11:59 pm. *DETAILS BELOW ON HOW TO AVOID BEING FINED* WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? Electric service will remain on through the end of the season, but water service may be turned off after October 15th due to winterization....
Fall is Here – Time to Shop!
Fall has arrived and boats are starting to come off of the water and into storage for the colder months ahead. This doesn’t mean that all things boating must come to an end. This means that there are even better deals to be had and it’s time to start your fall...
Boating Education: Which Class is Best For Me?
So, you bought a boat. Or, maybe you’re thinking of buying a boat in the near future. Do you feel confident enough to take your new vessel for a spin at this very moment? We receive several inquiries throughout the year asking, ‘which class is best for me?’ As the...
Questions to Ask When Buying a Boat
Throughout the year, we receive several questions about the process of either purchasing a boat or trading in a boat. Some people know exactly what they want and others are just starting out and need more guidance. There is a lot more to consider than some people...
Chicago Summer Events – What’s the Latest?
Summer in Chicago is full of events all season long. It's one of the most popular times of year for both locals and visitors. The city offers a variety of activities for everyone to choose from – making it hard to decide where to go next! If you’re searching for...
No Boat? No Problem – Rental’s Available!
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,...
CYW SAFETY ALERT: Wake Zone Awareness
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...
Spring Fling 2019 Recap
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...
Important Safety Checks – Are you prepared for the water?
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...