An Introduction to the Chicago Yacht Club

An introduction to the Chicago Yacht Club. "A Tradition of Yachting Excellence" is not only the Chicago Yacht Club's tag line, but a fitting description for a club that has dedicated itself to promoting the sport and perpetuating the values of camaraderie and community. In 1869, eight sailors organized what was to formally become the Chicago Yacht Club six years later, in 1875. They had one 18-foot cat boat and an old wooden shack on Lake Michigan. Their intent: "To find a better way to attract more boats, more sailors, and to organize better races and other yachting events." This continues to be the tradition 134 years later. The Chicago Yacht Club is one of the oldest and most respected yacht clubs in the world. In keeping with the Club's original purpose, it sponsors over 100 races and other yachting activities and provides opportunities to introduce individuals to the sport year after year.