Make plans to participate in the exciting events of the 2020 Chicago Regatta presented by Wintrust taking place on Saturday, September 12 at the Chicago Yacht Club. The Chicago Regatta is focused on RAISING FUNDS FOR KIDS. Three Chicagoland charities devoted solely to helping kids - University of Chicago Comer Children’s Hospital, SOS Children’s Villages Illinois, and Chicago Yacht Club Foundation - will all benefit from this wonderful event.
The Chicago Regatta, presented by Wintrust and hosted by Chicago Yacht Club, offers something for everyone! Buoy racing and a 15 - 25 mile distance race for true competitors, a casual race for cruising boats, a fast and fun poker run for power boats, and a Dragon Force 65 Regatta taking place immediately following the race events.
Racers, power boaters and landlubbers alike are invited to the Sweet Home Chicago Dock Party at Chicago Yacht Club’s Monroe Station immediately following the races. Indulge in the Chicago-famous foods that will be served throughout the evening and make sure to place your bids at the silent auction. Then dance the night away on the club’s patio with the sounds of Blues, R&B and Soul by the Sons of Chicago. This is a party you will want to be a part of!
The overall winners of the Chicago Regatta will have their names inscribed on the prestigious Chicago Regatta Trophy, presented by the Pinnacle Foundation. Other awards will be presented as well.
Please support these great kids by participating in the regatta – or better still – by becoming a Chicago Regatta Medal Donor or donate to a great cause. Click here for details and perks of being a donor.
Buoy Race
The Chicago Regatta Buoy Race will be run from Chicago Yacht Club’s Belmont Station, and be open to the following one design classes: Etchells, Shields, Farr 40s, Tarten Tens, and J-70s.
Click here to register for the Chicago Regatta Buoy Race
Distance Race
The Chicago Regatta Distance Race is a 15 - 25 mile distance race, starting and ending off downtown Chicago.
The Distance Race is open to all offshore boats, and will offer both PHRF and ORR sections.
Click here to register for the Chicago Regatta Distance Race
Casual Race
The Chicago Regatta Casual Race is a fun, easy race, approximately eight miles in length, with low-key starts and simple race courses.
Click here to register for the Chicago Regatta Casual Race
Poker Run
The Chicago Regatta Poker Run will run from 4 – 7 p.m. You’ll run a course that starts from the Club and takes you to various points in Monroe and DuSable Harbors. Collect cards at each stop, turn in your hands, and the winners will be announced at the awards ceremony that evening. Bring your dinghy and join the fun. No boat? No problem. Ride along on one of the boats supplied by the Club and enjoy the event! Just show up, and we will get you on a boat!
Poker Run Registration will be available at 4 p.m. at the registration table located at the Monroe Station docks.
$10 Suggested Donation
Dragon Force 65 Regatta
Take part in the remote-controlled Dragon Force 65 Fundraising Regatta immediately following the Chicago Regatta race events.
Link to register for the Dragon Force 65 Regatta will be available shortly.
Racers, power boaters and landlubbers alike are invited to the Sweet Home Chicago Dock Party at Chicago Yacht Club’s Monroe Station immediately following the races. Indulge in the Chicago-famous foods that will be served throughout the evening and make sure to place your bids at the silent auction. Then dance the night away on the club’s patio with the sounds of Blues, R&B and Soul by the Sons of Chicago. This is a party you will want to be a part of!
Members of Chicago Yacht Club, click here to purchase tickets for the 'Sweet Home Chicago' Dock Party
Non - Members, click here to purchase tickets to the 'Sweet Home Chicago' Dock Party
Interested in purchasing some Chicago Regatta apparel?
Check out the new Chicago Regatta store for all of your Chicago Regatta fashion needs.