by Rob Hannah | Mar 20, 2025 | COMPANY NEWS
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...
by Laine Belcastro | May 28, 2019 | COMPANY NEWS, EVENTS
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...
by Laine Belcastro | Apr 19, 2019 | COMPANY NEWS, EVENTS
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...
by Laine Belcastro | Mar 11, 2019 | BOATING TIPS & INSIGHTS
As spring marches closer and everyone wants to be on the water, we came up with our top 5 Spring Launch Checks that we, at CYW, find most important. Is your boat ready? Safety First. Check for frayed lines, ragged fenders and expiration dates on your flare kits or...
by Laine Belcastro | Feb 20, 2019 | COMPANY NEWS, EVENTS
We are back for the annual Hustle Chicago event! This Sunday, February 24th, Team Chicago Yacht Works will climb up 94 flights of stairs to support the Respiratory Health Association. Our team will be logging 1,632 steps in the iconic building at 875 N. Michigan...