Chicago Yacht Club (CYC) is based in Chicago, Illinois, United States. It is a major Great Lakes club with Lake Michigan on the doorstep and Chicago's skyline as its unmistakable backcloth.
Founded in 1875, it has become known for the Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac, one-design fleets and a strong Great Lakes racing tradition.
On the water, The club's sailing calendar ranges from junior work and buoy racing to distance racing where lake weather can make fools of lazy forecasts.
Ashore, City-front clubhouse facilities, race organisation and access to Chicago harbour services make it a serious base for sailors and owners.
For visiting sailors, Visiting yachts should plan around Lake Michigan weather, harbour reservations and the simple fact that Chicago gets busy when the season is on.