MAY - JUNE 2018
400 East Monroe Street Chicago, Illinois 60603
chicagoyachtclub.org | (312) 861-7777
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May
02 | ANNUAL LADIES’ LUNCHEON GLAM & GLOW MAKEUP EXTRAVAGANZA 10 A.M. AT MONROE STATION
This year’s Annual Ladies’ Luncheon and Makeup Extravaganza will feature all of your favorites things about the day with a fresh new feel. Spend the day with friends shopping the boutique marketplace, enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres and lunch. Wait List Only.
MAY 08 - JUNE 26 | CREW U
TUESDAYS FROM 6 - 9 P.M. AT MONROE STATION Crew U teaches adults with limited or moderate sailing experience everything they need to know to start crewing on most racing boats. $380 member | $475 non-member.
WOW SAILING SERIES
MAY 17 AT MONROE STATION AT 6 P.M. MAY 31 AT BELMONT STATION AT 6 P.M. Ladies, if you are looking for a friendly environment to discover how to spend your time on the water or fine-tune your on-the-water skills, the WOW Summer Sailing Series is for you!
08 | WOW LECTURE & SAILING SERIES
18 | CSF DISCUSSION AND DINNER
WOW’s lecture series & sailing series take place at Monroe Station Sailing 101 with Crew U.
Join CSF for a gathering of cruising sailors for a presentation and discussion, followed by an a la carte dinner. This month’s topic is “Cruising Incredible Croatia.” Open to all members and their guests.
09 | YACHT OWNER’S ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING
19 | CSF 3RD SATURDAY CRUISE
7 P.M. AT MONROE STATION
7 P.M. AT MONROE STATION
This meeting is open to all members of the Club. If you are interested in learning more about all the on-the-water activities the Club has to offer this upcoming season, you do not want to miss it.
6 P.M. AT MONROE STATION
1 - 3 P.M. AT MONROE STATION
CSF inaugurates a new monthly event - the “Cruising Sail Fleet Saturday” - every 3rd Saturday of the sailing season. Open to all Chicago Yacht Club members, with or without a boat.
13 | MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATION
25 | BELMONT SEASON OPENER
Join us for a delicious Mother’s Day Brunch from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Adults: $65 inclusive | Kids 5 - 12 years: $25 inclusive.
Kick-off the Belmont boating season at the Belmont Season Opener. Featuring live music and all of your favorite Belmont food specialties.
11 A.M. AT MONROE STATION
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 25 Last call for boats to leave Mac Island TUESDAY, JULY 24 Sailors’ Celebration SUNDAY, JULY 22 Grand Hotel Porch Party Racing Division Starts
SATURDAY, JULY 21 Ashore Thing - Parade Of Boats FRIDAY, JULY 20 Morning Skippers’ Meeting Registration Open Cruising Division Starts Afternoon Skippers’ Meeting Sailor Send Off Party Warning Gun Party
THURSDAY, JULY 19 Registration Opens
THE 110th RACE TO MACKINAC STARTS JULY 20 & 21, 2018
June
20 | AUTO SHOW BRUNCH
01 - 02 | POWER & SAIL IN-WATER TECH SHOW SPONSORED BY WINTRUST
Enjoy free admission to the 33rd Annual Auto Show and stay for brunch. Adults: $30 ++ | Kids: $16 ++
This family friendly FREE show will once again highlight the latest technology, style, design, and construction features available from various manufacturers of distinctive styles of power and sail yachts in the Great Lakes market.
27 | THUNDERHEAD PARTY
08 - 10 | PF CRUISE TO MICHIGAN CITY
17 | FATHER’S DAY CELEBRATION
Come to Belmont for live music, food and order a Thunderhead! It’s a cocktail with a rum topper that looks like a thundercloud as it is poured into the cocktail.
Join the Power Fleet for a cruise to Michigan City, Indiana. We have an exciting weekend planned with fun-filled activities and great food. Boat slips are on hold for us at B&E Marine. To reserve your slip, call (219) 879-8301 and ask for Gretchen. Hotel rooms can be reserved at the Blue Chip Casino by visiting bluechipcasino.com or by calling (219) 879-7711.
Celebrate Father’s Day with an afternoon buffet (11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.) or enjoy a BBQ dinner (4:30 - 7:30 p.m.) on the patio, we have everything you need for a fantastic family celebration! Buffet: Adults: $39 inclusive | Kids 12 & under: $25 inclusive BBQ Dinner: Adults: $33 inclusive | Kids 12 & under: $23 inclusive
11:30 A.M. AT MONROE STATION
6 P.M. AT BELMONT STATION
28 | MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION
FRIDAY FROM 3 - 9 P.M. AND SATURDAY FROM 10 A.M. - 8 P.M. AT MONROE STATION
Celebrate the start of the summer season with the Memorial Day Flag - Raising Ceremony, Brunch & BBQ Buffet. Flag - Raising Ceremony: 11:30 a.m. Brunch (11 a.m. - 2 p.m.): Adults: $38 inclusive | Kids: $25 inclusive BBQ Buffet (4 - 7 p.m.): Adults: $28 inclusive | Kids: $14 inclusive
09 | BELMONT STEAKS
REFER A FRIEND TO CYC!
12 | BIG SMOKE CIGAR EVENING
Consider referring a new friend, colleague or dock neighbor to join us at CYC! Sponsor a new Regular member and receive a $500 Food and Beverage Credit once your friend joins! Sponsor a new Associate member and receive a $250 Food and Beverage Credit. Contact Emily Giaimo at membership@chicagoyachtclub.org.
5:30 P.M. AT BELMONT STATION Join us for our own version of the Belmont “Steaks”. Work up your appetite while watching the big race, we start grilling at 5:30 pm.
6 P.M. AT MONROE STATION
MAY
05 | Rickover Regatta 06 & 12 | Spring Frostbiting 12 | MISSA CYC JV 12 & 19 | Predicted Log Training 19 - 20 | Sterling Morton Regatta 25 - 27 | Grade 3 Match Race Regatta
JUNE 06 - 10 | Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta 14 - 17 | Neill Clinic 15 | Sonar Fleet Social Sail
WEEKLY SAILING EVENTS Match Racing | Tuesday evenings at Belmont Sonar League | Tuesdays beginning May 15 Belmont Skyline | Wednesdays beginning May 23 Wednesday Night Racing | beginning May 23 RYF | Saturdays beginning May 26
22 | FAC ON THE WATER NIGHT 4 P.M. AT BELMONT STATION
Take advantage of this chance to meet other families while the kids play. Bring along a non-member family and the Club will buy you each a drink. Chef Jill will be serving pizza on the patio. Adults: $13 | Kids: $10 inclusive.
Our first Big Smoke includes a smoker reception, spirits tasting and a 16 oz. T-Bone Steak served right off of the grill. $110 inclusive.
23 | ASSOCIATES DOCK PARTY
13 & 21 | WOW SUMMER SAILING SERIES
Fleet Review festivities begin on Saturday evening with a Dock Party at Monroe! Enjoy a dinner buffet and live entertainment.
Fine-tune your on-the-water skills with the WOW Summer Sailing Series.
23 | CSF LADIES’ SKIPPER RACE
6 P.M. AT BELMONT STATION
On the Water
MONROE STATION
14 | SAILING SCHOOL WELCOME BBQ 6 P.M. AT BELMONT STATION
The Chicago Yacht Club Sailing School invites you to meet our new full-time employees during a casual evening at Belmont Station.
15 - 17 | CSF CRUISE TO KENOSHA Join in the fun as the CSF cruises to Kenosha, Wisconsin. Members who would prefer to drive are also welcome. Please contact Southport Marina directly to reserve your slip.
6 P.M. AT MONROE STATION
11:30 A.M. AT BELMONT STATION
Ladies, don’t miss out on the exciting ladies’ skipper race! To enter, register online or call the Club’s Front Desk at (312) 861-7777.
24 | 72ND ANNUAL FLEET REVIEW 10 A.M. AT MONROE STATION
Join us for our annual tradition of parade of boats as members enjoy brunch and a BBQ. Champagne flutes are provided during this event! Visit chicagoyachtclub.org/fleetreview to learn more or register your boat.
15 | DRAGON FORCE WOW HAPPY HOUR 26 | PALS CHARITY CRUISE 6:30 P.M. AT BELMONT STATION
Join the Women’s Committee for the Dragon Force 65 Happy Hour. Enjoy light appetizers and a signature cocktail while watching and learning to sail a RC Dragon Force Sailboat. $25 inclusive.
5 P.M. AT MONROE STATION
CSF is hosting kids with special needs from the PALS Program for an evening sail. Sailboats and volunteers are needed. For more info contact, Lars Wilhelm at Lawrence.Wilhelm@gmail.com.
16 & 23 | POWER FLEET PREDICTED LOG 27 | SIGHT IMPAIRED CRUISE FOR YOUTH Join the Power Fleet for some camaraderie and competition. The contest is simple - sail a 12-15 mile course utilizing some of your hard bought electronic equipment in a predicted amount of time. For more info, contact at John Vignocchi, johnv@johnkeno.com.
11 A.M. AT MONROE STATION
19 | PF SPECIAL NEEDS CRUISE
30 | WOW CHEF SERIES
11 A.M. AT MONROE STATION
3 P.M. AT BELMONT STATION
Join us for this great event benefiting adults with mental and physical disabilities. Volunteers with any motorized boat are needed. To volunteer, contact Elena Mirochnik at od116_360east@outlook.com or (312) 493-8523.
Join us in the kitchen with Chef Jill as we prepare a delicious meal while enjoying cocktails. $45 inclusive.
Youth from Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind and Sight Impaired will enjoy a delicious lunch and a day on the water with the Power Fleet.
EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO MAKE RESERVATIONS CONTACT THE FRONT DESK AT (312) 861-7777 OR VISIT CHICAGOYACHTCLUB.ORG
Summertime Specials AT BELMONT STATION
PIZZA HAPPY HOUR | 4 - 6 P.M. Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday Buy one pizza, get one half price
$6 BURGERS, $4 DRAFT Thursday
PASTA MADNESS Saturday
SIZZLING SUNDAYS | 4 - 8 P.M. Grilled meats with soup, salad and baked potato bar
Food and Beverage Specials AT MONROE STATION MAY 04 | Prime Rib Buffet 05 | Cinco de Mayo 06 | Bloody Mary Bar 09 | Monroe Station Pasta Station 17 | Third Thursdays’ Happy Hour 25 | Last Friday Happy Hour
JUNE 01 | Prime Rib Buffet at Monroe 21 | Third Thursdays’ Happy Hour at Monroe 29 | Last Friday Happy Hour at Monroe
MONROE WEEKLY SPECIALS TACO TUESDAY Every Tuesday ending May 22 MUSIC IN THE MAC BAR Select Thursdays ending May 31 SUNDAY BRUNCH Select Sundays Beginning May 27 INSANE CHAMPAGNE BAR Sundays beginning June 3