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Columbia Yacht Club

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Here's a case of a once very good restaurant slipping over the past two or three years. Nowadays there is not a lot of scratch cooking going on the kitchen. Diners enjoy good service, and still have a fabulous view of the shoreline. I suppose... that helps offset disappointment with the food. Also in Columbia's favor the bar now pays serious attention to craft beers. More

The restaurant at Columbia Yacht Club is a great option for lunch, dinner, or just a cocktail with friends. The bar and restaurant, located within a now-permanently-docked freighter, is as unique a setting as I think you'll find in Chicago. Located at the end of... Randolph, it is easily accessible by foot, bike, or ride-share. It's an especially fun space for events, such as weddings, receptions, or celebrations. Getting in can be difficult, however, as the yacht club is typically only open to members and their guests. More

Our group of 7 met here for brunch in late August in the outdoor seating area. We enjoyed a couple of their Mimosas and Bloody Mary's while taking in the gorgeous view of the marina, Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline. I wish I had... taken a picture of the Bloody Mary...they were delicious looking. More

I parked my boat at the club as a visitor from another reciprocal club. I was falsely accused of not paying by a member (LK), but I did and had the receipt. This really, sets the tone for the club.

As participants of the annual Open House Chicago, we visited the Columbia Yacht Club. Anyone can see the boats docked in the Lake Michigan harbor. The neat thing about this visit is the opportunity to walk through parts of the ABEGWEIT (a-beg-wit) ship that is... permanently moored there and serves as the 'club house'. The ship has a very interesting history having been a passenger ship, icebreaker and a train car ferry. There is a sign on the dock that outlines some of the the history of the ship. We were unable to enter or tour the restaurant and bar or the 'wheel house'. The balance of the ship that we were able to tour exhibited wonderful woodwork and the opulence of the ship when it was at its' best. More

No I don't own a yacht, nor do I belong to a yacht club; however, a friend invited us, and we had a fun time. Sat outside, enjoyed dinner and wine, and watching the comings and goings. Very pleasant indeed.

We went here with family. What a wonderful experience. A real boat that has been de-commissioned and now used as an activity and leisure centre, with most of the original decor and features still intact. We went to the cozy bar and had drinks and... food. All served by a brilliant waiter who is so committed to his job. Brilliant. And I loved the cocktails!. A small shop selling Columbia Yacht Club goods. There is also a formal restaurant and this looks beautiful. I understand they have lots of events going on here all year round. A splendid place! More

Bar is friendly and the decor is old time nautical.Great bartenders. We ate outside with great views. Food was very good and reasonably priced. It tends to be with a great Mexican flare.

Being a private club we were able to gain access being a reciprocal yacht club member from another yacht club. The facility is a 1946 Canadian built ice breaker permanently moored in the harbor in Chicago. The staff was very friendly and greeted us warmly.... Downhill from here. Rather than bore you...the drinks were weak, the oyster Rockefeller were under cooked, the Bookbinder soup was okay, the beef stroganoff noodles had a weird flavor. To top it off we were seated outside in a covered seating area...and at dusk the spiders came out. We counted at least ten spiders crawling around light fixtures a foot or less from our table in the overhead. Being sailors we are very familiar with spiders at dusk...but precautions can be taken. If you visit we hope your visit is better but we will not return. More

As a visiting yachts-person of another yacht club, we get visiting privileges of this private club and recently stopped by for an afternoon glass of wine. Their excellent bartender remembered us from our last visit about a year ago! He is so friendly and we... were shocked that he remembered us. Other members are very welcoming and friendly as well. This yacht club is a former very large ice-breaker vessel and has a very classic interior ship lobby with a piano and with all the shiny wood finishes and unique retro fitted ladies room in this former old ship. We love the views from here and the drink prices are so reasonable given the location but again, this is a private club and access only as a visiting member or as a guest of the club. More

It is a private club. It is a huge boat that turned into a Yacht Club. It has a excellent menu for having lunch or dinner. On Wednesday an Saturday you have fireworks at 9.30pm, you have to go to te top to see them.... You have a spectacular view from de Chicago More

FYI: This is a private club and one must come with a member or be invited to a party to enter. The view is great, being a docked ship on the lake, one can see the action on Lake Michigan. We both had the deconstructed... Paella. Don't get the deconstructed Paella it's not that good and borders on tasteless. Coincidentally, two weeks before this visit we were at a party where the hostess served Paella. Her dish was outstanding. The on-site sommelier is awesome! Make sure to ask for his assistance when choosing a beverage. Service is second to none at this location. Expect exellence, but don't order the Paella More

The Columbia Yacht Club is members only, but as members of a yacht club in Canada, we were welcomed at Columbia Yacht Club as reciprocal members. We stopped in for breakfast and couldn't have been more pleased. First off, the place is a retired passenger... ferry that you can explore which is really cool by itself, but our breakfast was outstanding. If there is one must-try item it is the French Toast. It's crispy on the outside and tastes of nutmeg and cinnamon, but soft, almost marshmallow soft inside. It's topped with maple syrup that has been aged in bourbon barrels and is simply too good. The service was prompt, friendly and attentive. I would love to visit again on a summer Sunday morning. More

We sailed from Milwaukee to Chicago and spent several nights moored at Columbia Yacht Club. What a great place. It's so cool docked in downtown Chicago. The club has all the amenities you could want. The staff was amazing and so helpful. The bar and... restaurant were well run. We loved our time in Chicago. The club is in walking distance to the Navy Pier and lots of other great places in downtown. More

Always enjoy visiting the columbia yacht club on eir ship in the marina. Nice inside bar and great outdoor seating. Just had 12 people walk in and had an outside table in minutes. The meal was good and the biew was incredible.

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Columbia Sailing School

41°53'02.07"N | 87°36'43.25"

Learn to sail at Chicago's premier sailing school!

Located on the water in the heart of downtown Chicago, Columbia Sailing School is the perfect location to start your sailing adventure! From breaking the ice in the spring to the first snow at the end of the fall, each season, we welcome hundreds of students of all ages and ability levels to learn and advance their sailing skills while enrolled in one of our many courses. Our dedicated US Sailing certified staff promotes the US Sailing Instructor’s responsibility for safety, fun, and learning.

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Columbia Sailing School, shaping stewards for our waters.

Columbia Sailing School is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

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Youth sailing, non-discriminatory policy.

The Columbia Sailing School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.  It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in its education policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

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SKYWAY YACHT WORKS

Colors regatta.

WHAT IS COLORS?

COLORS has been Chicago’s shake-the-sheets event since 1995. More than 100 boats race annually during the first weekend of June. The strong one-design presence of the Beneteau, J/Boat, Tartan-10 and other large fleets designates the event as a tune-up for the season. 

In addition to a weekend of buoy racing, the regatta has a distance race on Saturday. The distance race is attracts the boats that are too large to go around the buoys as well as the more casual racers and even cruisers. 

Racing is not the only factor that makes for  a good regatta, though. The social side is equally as important, and Columbia is well-versed in having a good time. The big annual regatta party takes place on Saturday with tasty  food, amazing libations and live band. Also enjoy a easy going Sunday wrap up party 

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About columbia yacht club.

Columbia Yacht Club offers activities and amenities for everyone. The member community is home for racers, cruisers, day sailors, power boaters and anyone who enjoys our unique venue on the water. 

Members of Columbia enjoy sailing, social and assisting the community. Sailing and other boating opportunities range from big boats to dinghies. Columbia also has a jam-packed social schedule that runs year-round, beginning the year with the Chili Cook-Off, partying on the dock all summer and capping things off with an elegant New Year’s Eve Gala. In addition to all this fun, the Club supports over 60 non-profit efforts here in Chicago including the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing and the Columbia Sailing School. 

In the summer, Columbia is most well-known for hosting the Wednesday night Beer Can Series with 100 boats on the line each week. The club also hosts several weekend and high school/college races. Columbia's efforts on the water and ashore are always expanding and improving. 

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Saturday, June 3

Buoy & distance racing followed by a regatta party & awards.

Enjoy a fun and competitive day of buoy and distance racing with nearly 150 boats. 

After the racing, meet us at Columbia Yacht Club for an over the top post-regatta party with Revolution Brewing,   Gosling's Rum and Jackson Family Wines. Skyway Yacht Works a,d Columbia's galley crew team up to put out a summer spread with seafood, upscale BBQ and more. All regatta participants eat for free. 

Additional fun and prizes provided by our other great sponsors, Quantum Sails

Sunday, June 4

Buoy followed by a regatta wrap party & awards.

Enjoy another fun and competitive day of buoy racing with nearly 150 boats. 

After the racing, meet us again at Columbia Yacht Club for an over the top post-regatta party with Revolution Brewing , Gosling's Rum and Jackson Family Wines. Skyway Yacht Works and Columbia's galley crew team up to put out a summer grill out style buffet. All regatta participants eat for free. 

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Phone: 312 - 938 - 3625

Email:  COLORS @colyc.org

COLUMBIA YACHT CLUB

111 N. Lake Shore Drive

Chicago, IL:, 60601

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A Nautical Wedding at Columbia Yacht Club in Chicago, Illinois

Dan Alexander, 27, who works in freight logistics, wed his bride Katie Alexander, 26, who works in lab management, on a beautiful summer day in Chicago. The couple met through a mutual friend in Indianapolis shortly after Katie graduated college. "Dan was so great that about an hour into having met him, he was treating me like we had known each other forever,” she says. Because Katie grew up boating, it only made sense for the couple to marry in a nautical-themed wedding at Columbia Yacht Club. The bride and groom designed their wedding colors to match those of signal flags and incorporated an anchor logo into much of the d?cor. Katie advises other couples to relax and have fun with wedding planning. “When you hear the music that walks you down the aisle, you'll be focused on the only thing that matters — each other,” she says.

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2024 COLORS Regatta

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