Chicago Harbors

😎 Take the helm with confidence.

Chicago Harbors and Pinnacle Yachts are offering Women at the Helm — a one-day, hands-on power boating class taught for women, by women.

Learn boating basics, safety, docking, emergency prep, anchoring, navigating Chicago’s lakefront and river, and more with certified USCG captains in a small-group setting.

Beginner classes: June 22 and August 4
Cost: $400 per person, including instruction, lunch, and time aboard a Sea Ray lesson boat.

Proceeds benefit the Pinnacle Foundation.

Spots are limited — sign up today!

👉 https://www.chicagoharbors.info/women-helm-signup/

Throwing it back to an earlier view of Monroe Harbor.
Some things have changed. Some things never go out of style.

Who can spot the biggest differences between then and now? 🤔

😎 No wake means no wake.

As the season gets busier, please remember that no wake zones are there to protect everyone on the water — boaters, paddlers, dock crews, passengers, and vessels tied up in the harbor.

A kind reminder that all Chicago Harbors are no wake zones. Please be observant of all signs and show respect to your fellow boaters.

Thanks for helping keep the Chicago Harbors safe for everyone this summer.

From all of us at Chicago Harbors, thank you to the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

We remember their sacrifice with gratitude today and always. 🇺🇸

Chicago’s lakefront has always been more than a shoreline. It’s a working waterfront, a gathering place, a gateway, and a source of identity for generations of Chicagoans.

On National Maritime Heritage Day, we’re honoring the harbor history that helped shape our city — and the boaters, sailors, crews, clubs and waterfront communities that continue that legacy today.

Chicago boating season is officially underway! The Chicago Harbors are open—and we’re glad to have you back.

What harbor are you calling home this season?

👇 Share your harbor + boat name below!

Earth Day on Lake Michigan 🌎💙

There’s nothing like Chicago from the water—and days like today are a reminder of why it matters to take care of it. From cleaner shorelines to responsible boating, every small step helps protect Lake Michigan for the season ahead.

Harbors open in 9 days (May 1). We’re almost back.

🍀 Lucky to enjoy this beautiful lakefront with the best boaters in the world.