Welcome Aboard!

We welcome you and your family to ‘Your Home on the Water!’

The Chicago Yacht Club was founded in 1875 to encourage and promote the sport of yachting, yacht building and to conduct world-class sailing competitions and yachting activities. Members are invited to take part in more than 125 racing events each year. Platinum Clubs of America consistently ranks the Club as one of the top five yacht clubs in the United States. Walk around Monroe Station, and you’ll see trophies, awards and our own “Wall of Fame” of racing sailors. As you wander into the Board Room, you’ll find a library filled with books about nautical life. You can craft your own story as a member. Maybe you’ll even contribute to our publication, “The Blinker.”

The Club is home to nearly 1,400 members, including a winning America’s Cup skipper, Olympic medalists and hopefuls, and outstanding boaters, from ages four to 100. The Club offers year-round activities at two locations, Monroe and Belmont Stations. We are recognized as a leader in programming for powerboating and sailing education, with one of the largest junior sailing programs in the United States.

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Meet the Flag Officers

The Commodore is the Chief Executive Officer of the Club.
Commodore Anderson has been a boater since he was seven years old and shares that passion with his family.

Charles Anderson

Laura Sigmond

The Vice Commodore chairs the Stations Committee and is responsible for the properties and operations of the Club.

Martin Sandoval

The Treasurer is the chair of the Finance Committee and is responsible for the administration of budgets. The Treasurer is also the chair of the Sponsorship Committee.

The Rear Commodore coordinates the work of all committees responsible for racing, cruising and regattas.

Matthew Gallagher

John Leahey

The Secretary keeps the minutes of the meetings of the Club and Board of Directors and coordinates the work of the Membership and Admissions Committees.

Past Commodore Lisa saw the Club through 2023 and continued work on our new Belmont campus. She is now serving on the Board for two years as well as on the Nominating Committee
Past Commodore Lisa commands her own 52’ boat and is known for sleeping on her boat in the summer.

Lisa Curcio Gaston

Start Learning the Ropes

Monroe Station:
400 E. Monroe St.
Belmont Station
300 W. Belmont Ave.
Hours change frequently throughout the year. Check the website for the most up-to-date hours: chicagoyachtclub.org
When you’re here, you’re welcome to use the Club’s Wi-Fi.
Login: CYC-Members
Password: Cyc@1875
Complimentary parking is available at both stations. Visit Monroe Station to get your Monroe Parking Sticker. During special events at Monroe Station, we offer discounted parking at the Millennium Park Parking Garage.
At Belmont, you need a key card to get into our lot. Our Membership Department is handling distribution. Email Membership@chicagoyachtclub.org to work out details.
Monroe and Belmont docks are staffed from May through October. The Club’s docks are available to all members with a valid boat sticker. You can stay for up to five hours at no charge. Beyond that, please check with the Dockmaster for current rates: dockmaster@chicagoyachtclub.org
The Club’s docks are closed to members during major regattas.
Radio Channel: VHF 73
You choose between monthly and annual payments. Statements are sent out the last day of the month. You can sign up for autopay through chicagoyachtclub.org.

Monroe Station:
You may spend the day on your boat and want to enjoy lunch on the Monroe Station patio or at the Mac Bar, so sailing clothes are fine. When in the Main Dining Room, we request you leave your jeans at home. Jackets are not required.
Belmont Station:
Casual attire is always allowed, but please keep your wet gear out of the Dining Room.
Our staff encourages members to make dining reservations. You can make a dining reservation here. You may also use our app to make a reservation.
Contact the Front Desk at (312) 861-7777 for assistance.
Guests should be accompanied by a member at all times, unless prior approval is given by management.
One of the benefits of being a member of the Chicago Yacht Club is reciprocal privileges with many other yacht clubs around the world.
Check the Reciprocal Clubs Page for the full list and for more information on how to visit reciprocal clubs.
All Club Events are listed on the Club Calendar. It’s your best resource for staying in the know.
Check it out: Club Calendar

Frequently Asked Questions

The website is filled with resources. Explore chicagoyachtclub.org and click on Club Calendar for everything from meetings to special events. On Tuesdays, the Club emails the newsletter, Dock Lines to members. The email highlights Club happenings at both stations.
Yes. Sometimes we make last minute decisions. However, you may have to wait for a table. Special occasions at the Club tend to fill up fast, so reservations then are a must.
Please provide your member number to the staff. You can review your tab and sign it upon leaving the Club. The bill will be included in your monthly membership statement.
The staff does not accept tips, but at the end of the year there is a collection taken for all service employees.
It operates seasonally.
Wednesday-Friday 2 - 10 p.m.
Saturday 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Sunday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
You can call (312) 617-6997 to reach them.
CYC has a parking lot, but you need a key card to enter. Contact Membership@chicagoyachtclub.org for details.
To keep Belmont Station secure, we use the Openpath app to unlock all entrances. Download it, make sure your Bluetooth is on and enabled, and staff members will show you how to use it.
CYC does not offer free parking for guests. Members can buy discounted parking passes for garages near Monroe Station. There is no discounted parking near Belmont Station.
Members have access to parking at both Monroe and Belmont Stations. The exception is when the Club is hosting an event. In that case, the Front Desk has discounted parking passes for garages near Monroe Station. There is no discounted parking near Belmont Station.
Start with CYC’s website. Here’s a link. Clubs with reciprocity are listed on our website. Request a Letter of Introduction from Membership@chicagoyachtclub.org. Then present the letter at the club you choose to visit.