Milwaukegan race
First Milwaukegan fantastic race!
The inaugural Milwaukegan Race went off beautifully over the weekend. We had 23 boats register and 20 boats started the race Saturday morning. Waukegan Yacht Club hosted an amazing party…
Weather over Lake Michigan
Racing and Weather Reports
Before the race, some boaters expressed concern over the weather reports. Everyone should be aware that most weather reports are formulated and based on the land and usually are not…
2021 Chicago Waukegan Racers docking at the club
Chicago-Waukegan Race Amazing Success
Ninety-eight racers participated in the 88th Annual Chicago-Waukegan Race in 2021. After being cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic it seemed that everyone was ready to get out and…
WYC Burgee is back! Order yours today
The Waukegan Yacht Club burgee is well known around the world and is available for purchase through the WYC Club store. Founded in 1927, WYC is one of the oldest…
Racers running down to the finish line
88th Annual Chicago-Waukegan Race amazing!
On June 22, the Waukegan Yacht Club hosted the 88th Annual Chicago-Waukegan Race. Over 120 boats participated in this year's race. Over 500 sailors descended on the club and the weather turned out…
Kenosha Harbor lighthouse marks the entrance
Last Race, Race to Kenosha Great Success
The Last Race, Race drew over 20 boats to participate in our last port-to-port race for 2018. Boats sailed down from Kenosha that morning and Waukegan boats came over to…
Racine Lighthouse
Race to Racine fun for all
The Fall Series of Waukegan Yacht Club kicked off Saturday, Sept 15 with light winds. Racers worked every gust and lift to make their way north. The first boat finished just after 2pm. The…
Welcome to the Waukegan Yacht Club
The Waukegan Yacht Club provides a full-service yacht club to boaters and watercraft enthusiasts on the north shore. During the sailing season we have weekly club races and a special schedule…