The Waukegan Yacht Club (WYC) has occupied this property in every year since 1927. As we were then, we remain a cross-collar collection of diverse families who share a passion for mentoring and education in safe boating. We have never been rich – our membership has always reflected the hard-working spirit of the population of our city.
The Waukegan Port District and WYC share a symbiotic purpose – to improve Waukegan Harbor as a desirable destination for visitors and marina slip-holders. The WYC members intend to redevelop the property to a more energy efficient facility with meeting space for Port District needs. This includes more modern ADA compliance elements to serve our second century of member families and our surrounding community.
Until that is possible, we appreciate your patience with the ADA compliant accommodations we have added to our facility for boaters and family members with disabilities. Please allow our members and leaders the opportunity to assist in accommodating any individual needs anticipated before and while attending an event. Contact the Commodore in advance at commodore@waukeganyachtclub.org and ask contracting staff or member volunteers for assistance for on site situations.
The restroom doorways in the main entry hall work well for many visitors requiring wheelchairs, but they are not wide enough for some wider or longer models. For all outdoor events, a modern ADA compliant temporary facility is located near the parking curb cut. The women’s restroom includes a “dog-leg” turn which can be difficult to navigate in longer models. If you or a member of your party utilize a wheelchair that will not pass through an opening in our restrooms, please do not hesitate to approach members or staff to obtain temporary closure of the men’s restroom for private use for your family or guardian assisted support.
Insurance limitations prohibit staff contractors from assisting in the restrooms themselves; however, staff members are able to identify members who are first responder, first aid, and/or SafeSport certified, therefore, most qualified to safely assist your family as volunteers.
Cruising and sail racing visitors who will be docked overnight on the quay and require wheelchair accessible use of showers will be provided with and opportunity to test shower ramp adapters on request or with access to additional shower facilities nearby. It is best to arrange for key cards during marina business hours, but please do not ever hesitate to contact the Commodore to assist when arriving after hours at the emergency number posted at WYC.