The Chicago Yacht Club Hosting Cruise for the Visually Impaired, Co-Sponsored by Wintrust

The Chicago Yacht Club will be hosting an event for blind and visually impaired guests from The Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired for its Annual Visually Impaired Cruise co-sponsored by Wintrust with over 100 participants. The event will kick off on Tuesday, August 23rd at 11:30 a.m. with lunch on the patio at Monroe Station (400 E Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60603). After lunch, a parade of more than a dozen powerboats, volunteered by Chicago Yacht Club members, will set off south through Monroe Harbor for Adler Planetarium. The group will then travel north past Navy Pier before returning to the club at 2:00 p.m.

About Chicago Yacht Club

The Chicago Yacht Club is one of the oldest and most respected yacht clubs in the world. Today, the club boasts a membership of nearly 1,500 boating enthusiasts and is one of the preeminent organizers of regattas, races and predicted-log events in the United States. The club offers an array of spectacular off-the-water amenities, including fine dining and full-service catering at both its Monroe and Belmont stations. The club has dedicated itself to promoting the sport and perpetuating the values of camaraderie and community since 1875. Learn more at chicagoyachtclub.org.