Chicago Maritime School

09/02/2025

Visiting Southern Shore Yacht Club today presenting Boating Safety training for recreational boaters in partnership with USCG Marine Safety Unit Chicago, Chicago Harbor Safety Committee, CFD Marine Unit, and IDNR Marine. Awesome group of safety minded yacht club members here today! All interested in saving lives.

03/15/2025

Welcome to Safe Boating Saturday! The Coast Guard Auxiliary is teaching a Boating Safety Class at CMS today to educate local boaters about the legal requirements, safety practices, and habits to enjoy a day on the water. We kicked off the morning hearing from Conservation Police Officer Moir of the IL DNR. He's out there on the water for your safety! Be wise, take a Boating course. Flotilla Commander Jerry Miarecki starts off chapter 1 in this combined Coast Guard Auxiliary and IDNR class.

09/12/2024

The boating community lost a good friend today when P.K. was diving and did not resurface. He was a close friend and will be sorely missed. Our prayers go out to his family.

Authorities have recovered the body of a diver who went missing while exploring a Lake Michigan shipwreck. The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department says authorities recovered the body of 72-year-old Patrick Kelly of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, from the area around the S.S. Wisconsin on Wednesday morni...

06/22/2024

Which Navigation Rules apply here?

06/28/2023

The Holiday weekend is nearly upon us - Be safe out there and don't drink and drive your boat!

Those concerned with accidents involving impaired drivers are trying to raise awareness on the subject.

05/24/2023

Today's work takes us to Charlevoix, Michigan for a full survey and sea trial of this gorgeous 2013 Sea Ray 540 Sundancer. She's a beauty!

05/15/2023

Before buying a boat, you should get a survey. This past weekend Captain Bill Russell was up in Grand Haven, Michigan performing a final check, watch the video below to find out what he does for his clients.

03/25/2023

Charter Boat & UPV Workshop
Join us for a workshop with USCG MSU Chicago and other regulatory/enforcement agencies.

​This workshop will cover the following topics:
- charter vessel safety (navigation safety, locking safety, required safety equipment)
- state requirements for operating your boat as a charter vessel
- guidance on federal requirements for operation as a commercial passenger vessel (UPV or SPV) vs operation as a recreational charter.

​Chicago Yacht Club - Monroe Station
400 E Monroe St. Chicago IL 60603
April 11th from 6-9 pm

Come to our next meeting and find out information on some other events happening around Chicago.

03/25/2023

Honored to be co-presenting with CDR Tim Tilghman, Commanding Officer, USCG Marine Safety Unit Chicago, to the National Boating Federation annual meeting at Chicago Yacht Club. Talking about recreational boating safety, Chicago waterways, boating education and the combined efforts of all stakeholders committed to the safe operation of all vessels!

01/21/2023

Time to register!! Don't miss Industry Day - in person :-)

Every year, Chicago Lodge 3 hosts the Maritime Industry Day. This event is put on by Chicago Lodge 3 in conjunction with the USCG MSU Chicago to bring together several Federal, State and Municipal agencies that have jurisdiction over the waters in and around Chicago. These agencies will make present...

01/10/2023

New regulations expected to make DUKK Boats safer for passengers. What do you think?

New U.S. legislation included in the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 signed into law by President…