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BOAT STORAGE FAQ’S
It’s that time of year again! The summer is coming to an end and you are preparing to tuck away your vessels for the upcoming seasons. Our storage is the most pristine in Chicago and it’s filling up fast! We want you to know what goes into storing your boat for the...
Capture Your Moments on a Boat!
Chicago summers are some of the best in the country. People are finally out from their winter hibernation and ready to get outside and make things happen. We were able to witness one of those moments just recently when we had a young couple rent one of our Zar 65...
Chicago Air & Water Show 2018
Are you ready for this weekend's festivities? We can't wait for the show and to see everyone outside enjoying the water with friends and family! The Chicago Air and Water Show is one of the best weekends in Chicago. It’s also the most popular and largest free event in...
Moonglade Boat Launch
One of the best things about some of our long-time friends and customers, is being able to witness their passion and commitment leading to their own boat launch. Just this past week, we were able to watch one of our very own launch his vessel, “Moonglade,” onto...
Refreshing Summer Drink? Strawberry Mint Lemonade
Beat the heat this summer and impress your guests aboard the boat with this super fresh strawberry mint lemonade. Add some vodka to make it into a bougie, boozy cocktail, or leave it out crafting a cute mocktail for the kiddos. Either way, this refreshing summer drink...
Looking for Dockside Service? We Got You.
What happens when something like an appliance breaks at your home? You call someone to fix it (and, of course, hope they show up within the given time frame). If your car breaks down, you bring it to an auto repair shop. As we all know, even the most high-end brands...
Navigating Through Locks – Are You Confident Enough?
Once you’re out on the water, you’re ready to relax and enjoy the day. Depending on where the waters take you that day, the level of responsibility is typically limited to your usual boating safety checks and regulations. However, if people venture in or out of the...
3 Essential Books for Every Boater
by Capt. Scott Souders As mariners, we’re constantly in search of “closeness.” Closeness with nature, with friends, ourselves, or a supernatural power calling us off the shore and onto the water. Some of the books on my list can help get you closer to that fantasy...
We’ve Upgraded! New Website Features
Much like our boats needing occasional check-ups and servicing, we decided that our website required the same attention. We recently gave our site a refresh to make our best features easier to locate and navigate. Go on and check it out! These are just a few of the...
July & August 2018 Boating Classes
How is the water out there so far? Are you enjoying yourself? We hope so. If you're feeling like you could use a tune up on your boating skills, we've got plenty of classes lined up for July and August! Boating season should be stress-free and a fun time with friends...