Boat Safe Great Lakes

05/28/2026

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. ⚓👇

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...

05/28/2026

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

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...

05/04/2026

02/05/2026

Trade the standard clichés for gifts that matter.

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, ...

01/28/2026

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:...

11/08/2025

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 ...

09/18/2025

Saturday 9/20

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...

09/03/2025

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.

07/03/2025

Get the scoop on Chicago brothers and entrepreneurs Pat & Jim Ostry: Bringing you an extraordinary boating experience.

Have you ever dreamt of a private escape on the shimmering waters of Lake Michigan or the historic Chicago River? Perhaps you've already caught a glimpse of Tilly's Dream gracefully gliding past Navy Pier, a beacon of fu...