Waukegan Yacht Club

July 4th at WYC
2026-07-04 11:00 - 23:00 (America/Chicago) | Waukegan Yacht Club, 199 N Harbor Place, Waukegan, IL, 60085, United States
11:00 BAR Opens
12:00 – 2:30 Saturday Brunch Sandwiches available – hot dogs, chili dogs, grilled sourdough Swiss cheese with egg and bacon
BONUS MEMBER BENEFIT: Tie Your Boat Up at WYC for a FREE DESSERT! Choose from Cakes, Pies, Brownies, and MORE!
7:00 – 8:30 Fireworks Dinner Buffet – PREORDER HERE
~9:30 FIREWORKS Begin

Chicago to Waukegan Race - Shoreside Event
2024-06-22 12:00 - 23:59 | Waukegan Yacht Club, 199 N Harbor Place, Waukegan, IL, 60085, United States
Join us for an afternoon of community and family fun as we welcome the big boats and their sail racing crews after the finish of the yacht race from Chicago to Waukegan!
Over 100 boats compete in this race each year and the lineup of boats approaching the harbor for the finish of the race is spectacular…especially when Mother Nature gives us winds coming from a southerly direction – when we get to see so many large and colorful spinnakers.
The largest boats usually arrive on the wall to the East of the Waukegan Yacht Club first and the sailing crews work together to tie up securely and then put the sails and safety equipment away before joining the shoreside party.
What time do they finish? It all depends on the wind direction, the wind speed, the waves, and the tactical skills of the crew to choose the path they believe will develop into and stay the best speed path on the course. After passing a point that juts out furthest from the shore at the location of the Baháʼí temple, sail teams may choose a path along the shoreline in search of shore breezes from bluffs, to “go out” seeking stronger breezes away from the warmth of land, or to split the difference. Those who choose the shoreline add three new variables to consider in their plans: First they must know the depths on marine charts and the level of shallows their boat can safely navigate. Next, they must prepare for more recreational boating traffic as they pass near the harbors at Wilmette, Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, and Naval Station Great Lakes. Finally, they must prepare for the inevitable finish line wind change. Nature loves to make Waukegan a challenge for all boaters, and the final breeze approaching the lighthouse may bring them a sudden need to change which size and shape or even the number of sails in use in a flurry of adrenaline rushed activity…or to a slow deceleration of speed to drift toward the finish as they watch their competitors who took the longer path passing them by from behind and “out.”
The members and volunteers of the Waukegan Yacht Club are looking forward to this opportunity to share stories of this event, the history and rejuvenation of the Waukegan Yacht Club – on this historic location since 1927, and how you can give sail racing a try…
Save the date to your calendar. Bring the family to watch the end of the race from the Waukegan Yacht Club!
Visit with the family for the afternoon and plan for childcare at home so you can return for the evening events. As dusk approaches, the party comes alive with high energy live music. The sail racing crowd is a diverse, cross-collar mix of fun loving friends who love telling stories, dancing, and often, singing along with songs at the top of their lungs. WYC is offering multiple food options at grills during the day and a by-reservation special event dining room menu.
Community members interested in presenting goods or services at this event may email myevent@waukeganyachtclub.org.
Media please contact media-pr@waukeganyachtclub.org
Sponsorship interests? Contact myadvertising@waukeganyachtclub.org for more information

WYCYF JuniorSAIL Spaghetti Dinner
2024-05-04 15:00 - 18:30
JuniorSAIL Spaghetti Dinner Reservations

April Board Meeting
2024-04-25 19:00 - 20:00
Topic: Johnathan Gaetz’s Zoom Meeting
Time: Apr 25, 2024 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

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Earth Day - Harbor Community Volunteer Event & Celebration
2024-04-20 08:00 - 11:00 | Waukegan Yacht Club, 199 N Harbor Place, Waukegan, IL, 60085, United States

Sunday, April 14 - Volunteer time 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
2024-04-14 11:00 - 15:00
Priority Volunteer activities are posted in the hallway.
Trish is focused on rejuvenating the finish on chairs – it’s messy work. There are plenty of other tasks available. If you are willing to do windows and you have favorite tools, please bring them along!

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Wednesday April 10 - Volunteer time 4:00 - 7 PM
2024-04-10 16:00 - 19:00

Tuesday, April 9 - Volunteer time 4:00 - 7 PM
2024-04-09 16:00 - 19:00

Monday, April 8 - Volunteer time 4:00 - 7 PM
2024-04-08 16:00 - 19:00

WYC Membership Meeting
2024-03-28 19:30 - 20:30 | Waukegan Yacht Club, 199 N Harbor Place, Waukegan, IL, 60085, United States
The club will be open at 6:00 PM
The meeting of the board of WYC will begin at 7:00 PM
The membership meeing will begin at 7:30 PM
If you have not yet renewed your membership, please do so before the meeting at
https://waukeganyachtclub.org/product/membership/

Sunday Volunteer Time - cleaning wrap up
2024-03-17 10:00 - 16:30 | Waukegan Yacht Club, 199 N Harbor Place, Waukegan, IL, 60085, United States
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Saturday Volunteer Time
2024-03-16 11:00 - 15:00

Club Clean UP Time Wednesday & Thursday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
2024-03-14 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-03-13 18:30 - 20:30 | Waukegan Yacht Club, 199 N Harbor Place, Waukegan, IL, 60085, United States
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The club doors will be open and volunteers will be cleaning and repairing all of the little things that need it! If you cannot donate your TIME or you TALENT with us this week, please consider donating a bit of TREASURE to help the clean up team! Can’t volunteer? Donate through PayPal today!
Ceiling tile refresh – to prepare for health department inspection
Remove dingy dining curtains
Dusting corners & window sills – to prepare for washing window interiors
Wiping down interior walls – to prepare for rehanging our decor and memories
Wash the entry way ceiling
Bathroom bleaching
