Winthrop Harbor Yacht Club

05/14/2024

How To Take The Illinois State Safe Boating Course
This Weekend at the Winthrop Harbor Yacht Club

Register at https://whyc.clubexpress.com/
Saturday May 18 (9AM to 4PM) and Sunday (1PM-4PM)

All are welcome! Saturday Lunch, Snacks and NA Beverages are included in the nominal $25.

Instructor-led Classes

The traditional, and preferred, method of Illinois boating safety is completed with an Illinois Volunteer Safety Instructor. (Captains J. Staggs and C. Smith) The traditional class is at minimum 8 hours of in-person instruction and demonstration. Students are required to pass a written exam to complete the course. Successful completion of the exam may qualify you for boat insurance discounts or enable your children to operate your boat (see details below).

The traditional Illinois Boating Safety Course is free; students will only encounter a cost if there is extra activity provided that the student may choose to participate in. The Winthrop Harbor Yacht will be providing Saturday lunch and snacks for a $25 fee.

During a traditional in-person course students can expect to participate in the following and more:
• boating safety
• equipment and requirements
• navigation
• motorboat
• registration and titling
• emergency measures
• Illinois boating laws and regulations

Does this apply to my child?
• The program is designed to train young people aged twelve (12) and older.
• Students under the age of eleven (11) may participate in the class but cannot take the exam to receive certification until they are eleven (11) years old.
• Students between the age of eleven (11) and twelve (12) years old will receive their certificate upon their twelfth (12th) birthday.

01/26/2024

Docklines for January 2024 -

WHYC members and friends gathered January 1 to celebrate the New Year and begin the countdown to boating season! Our potluck dinner was very tasty with a large selection of delicious food - from egg rolls, taco dip, meatballs, pasta, chili, salads and peach cobbler for dessert!

12/29/2023

Join Us at the WHYC on New Year's Day! -

Bring a dish to pass, whether an appetizer, main dish, or dessert as well as your chosen beverage (the Canoe Bar will not be open).

12/29/2023

Information on Art Stunard Services -

Art was one of the WHYC’s earlier commodores (2000 – 2002) and was instrumental in the completion of the final stages of the Club’s construction, implementing office procedures, and the hiring of Club office management.

12/19/2023

Docklines for December 2023 -

As we head into the year-end holiday season, it is hard to believe that 2023 is nearly over! There has been so much change for our organization this year, with many new faces joining our esteemed organization and other members stepping up – all of this creating positive momentum as we head into th...

11/29/2023

Docklines for November 2023 -

As we head into the winter months with less activity happening at the Club, watch your inbox for upcoming monthly issues of Docklines to stay informed.

10/26/2023

WHYC Waypoints for October 25, 2023 -

Our 2023 Chili Party and General Meeting last Saturday was filled with friendship and fact-sharing as over 40 people gathered to learn more about the WHYC’s current operations while sharing in a delicious potluck meal.

10/18/2023

WHYC Waypoints for October 18, 2023 -

All attendees are asked to contribute to this potluck style event, so bring your best chili, appetizer, side dish, or dessert.

10/12/2023

WHYC Waypoints for October 11, 2023 -

Our Capital Improvements Drive ends on October 31; have you made your donation yet?While we have several generous members who have already stepped up with nearly $30,000 in donations, we now ask the rest of our nearly 100 member units to join them with a donation of any amount - no matter how large....

10/05/2023

WHYC Waypoints for October 4, 2023 -

Attention All Current WHYC Members: the voting is now open to approve or disapprove the 2024 Board of Director Slate of Nominees.

09/28/2023

WHYC Waypoints for September 27, 2023 -

All people wearing lederhosen will get an extra discount on the beer of their choice. All authentic Oompah Bands drink free (see Beverage Service Director for more details).

09/21/2023

WHYC Waypoints for September 20, 2023 -

While it’s easy to want to fund the “fun stuff”, having our Club’s building be a safe and welcoming home-away-from-home for our members and guests has taken top priority.