Connect
Bring clubs and marine organizations together across harbors, disciplines, and traditions.
Serving Chicago boating since 1907
One lake. Many clubs. One voice for Chicago boating.
The Chicago Yachting Association connects and represents yacht clubs, boat clubs, and marine organizations across the greater Chicago area.
Who we are
The association behind Chicago's boating community
CYA brings together organizations with shared marine interests to support safe boating, strengthen relationships among clubs, advocate for the lakefront, and promote Corinthian ideals across the region.
Represent
Give the boating community a unified voice with civic, agency, and lakefront stakeholders.
Advance
Support traditions, events, education, safety, and the future of boating in Chicago.