Boat Safe Great Lakes

Think you’re fully covered just by picking a name off your boat rental's captain list? Discover the shocking loophole in recreational charters that could leave you stranded at the dock—and how to protect your perfect summer boat day. ⚓👇

How to Choose the Right Captain for Your Summer Boat Charter ⚓ Planning a day out on the water with friends or family is one of the best parts of summer. But if you are chartering a vessel, there is one critical decision that can make or break your entire trip: choosing your charter...

From precision docking to essential safety protocols, let’s get you ready to take the helm with total authority. Join us in Illinois/Michigan/Indiana/Wisconsin

Master the Helm This Season! Take a Safe Boating Class! The sun is beating down on Lake Michigan, and the call of the water is getting louder. Whether you are a seasoned boater or a complete novice, confidence is the difference between a stressful day on the waves and a perfe...

Trade the standard clichés for gifts that matter.

Set Sail for a Perfect Valentine’s Day 2026 with boater gifts ❤️ With Valentine's Day just around the corner, the pressure is on to find a boater gift that is as durable and unique as your relationship. At Boat Safe Chicago, we know that for the boaters and water-lovers in your life, ...

Fundraiser - Movie and Tacos Event- "Capt Ron" shown on Big Screen! Get your winter sailing fix!Join No Salt Sailing for a great evening of adventure and entertainment at the Davis Theater in Chicago! On Thursday, March 12th, 2026, starting with the Doors Opening at 1800 (6:00pm), with "Tropical" Tacos being served at 18:30 (6:30pm), the movie beginning at 19:00 (7:...

The Catch of a Lifetime: A Burnham Harbor Rescue Sometimes, life throws you a curveball when you least expect it. For a tight-knit group of lifelong fishermen known as the Pipe Rats, a relaxing evening of fishing turned into a dramatic, high-stakes rescue at Chicago’s ...

Saturday 9/20

Summer Nights & Fireworks: Don't Miss the Last Great Boating Days The regularly scheduled Navy Pier Fireworks may have concluded for the 2025 season, but thanks to the Chicago Live! Event, we've got one more dazzling session to enjoy. This FREE, two-day performing arts festival is a vi...

Hundreds of boats gather at Chicago's hotspot for summer's last party Lake Michigan's biggest hotspot is known as the Playpen, where Chicagoens come in droves to party on boats and for Labor Day, they're out in droves to soak up the last of summer.