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Regattas



 
2024 details now available: www.chicagobeercan.org
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Columbia Yacht Club is proud to serve as the host club for Chicago Beer Can racing Wednesday nights from May through September. 

Our mission:
  • Introduce sailboat racing to those who are new to the sport in a positive, casual atmosphere
  • Encourage established and entry-level racing teams to rotate crew positions for skill development
  • Build team confidence for more competitive weekend races and regattas
  • Create an opportunity for sailors from area clubs to meet and mingle
 
Eligibility

The regatta is open to all keelboats 20 feet or longer which are equipped with a GPS and VHF radio capable of broadcasting and receiving on VHF channel 69 and meet US Coast Guard safety requirements for nearshore sailing at night.

*Must provide a rating or fill out a rating certificate application. REGISTER NOW 


Race Committee

If racing is not for you but you would like to be involved with the series, consider joining the Beer Can Race Committee.Working on the Race Committee is an excellent opportunity to meet new people. Each week a different boat from the racing volunteers to be the Race Committee boat. As a member of the Race Committee, you will learn all about sailboat racing and all the in's and out's of running a race. SIGN UP FOR RACE COMMITTEE 

No Boat? No Experience? No Problem!

Columbia Yacht Club and other clubs are always looking for new people to join the Race Committee!  This is a FREE way to get on the water; learn a new skill, marine education, make friends, enjoy the community, etc.  If you volunteer for Race Committee, what you put into it you will get out of it, and we will do our best to make sure you have every opportunity along the way. Learn more HERE