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Key Dates: Mark Your Calendar!
Important 2018 dates to be aware of: Office Closed in observance of Good Friday, March 30th (yard open). Office and Yard Closed in observance of Easter, Sunday, April 1st Saturday April 14th – “CYW Spring Fling Party” – Bring your friends, work on your boat or just...
Three Things to Know About Bottom Paint
Make sure your boat is running at its best. This is one of the most overlooked services, yet one of the most important. The most common questions around bottom paint include: 1) What is bottom paint and why does my boat need it? Bottom paint (also known as...
Help Us Reach Our Hustle Up the Hancock Fundraising Goal
On Sunday, Chicago Yacht Works is participating in Hustle Up The Hancock to help raise money for the Respiratory Health Association. Our team, Hannahs Up The Hancock will be climbing up 94 flights of stairs (1,632 steps) to support family members and friends impacted...
Summer is Almost Here. Is Your Boat Ready?
Your boat’s engine is similar to your body, both require fuel and maintenance to keep performing their best. Our Service Department is much like your doctor’s office; we schedule, diagnose, consult, treat & follow up on services to keep your boat moving. Whether...
Meet Us at the International Miami Boat Show!
SCHEDULE A PRIVATE SHOWING VIRGINIA KEY | FEBRUARY 15-19, 2018 Now in its 77th year, the Miami International Boat Show is expected to draw 100,000 boating enthusiasts from around the world. The show takes place at the Miami Marine Stadium Park & Basin, Virginia...
Kick Off the Season at Our 2018 Open House!
Great food, incredible deals, live music... and so much more! January 27th, 10-5 PM | January 28th, 12-4 PM 2550 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60608 We can't wait to get you back on the water, so take a break from the winter weather and think Spring! Bring your...
Introduction to Chicago Yacht Works
Feb 22nd – Water Main Break
We arrived today, enjoying the early spring sunshine to encounter a water main break on Ashland Avenue, which also caused the loss of our internet connectivity...No bathrooms and now wifi = skeleton crew today ;-( Stay Tuned...
Our Community Commitment
We have donated tools and space to Windy City Habitat for Humanity and have achieved “partner" status with them; We support and provide space and training and more to "Chicago Training Center, using the sport of competitive rowing, creates opportunities for...