2023 North Americans

Columbia Yacht Club
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The Lake Michigan Fleet is excited to host the 2023 Beneteau 36.7 North American Championship presented by Skyway Yacht Works and Columbia Yacht Club. This year’s event will take place Thursday, September 7th through Sunday, September 10th, and we look forward to welcoming our fellow Class Members too Chicago’s beautiful lakefront for some memorable racing. 

Our Regatta Committee has been working hard to plan a first class event-both on the water, and off. Columbia Yacht Club offers us the perfect venue for our event with the club’s fantastic downtown location, friendly staff, and legendary hospitality. Our presenting sponsor, Skyway Yacht Works, is supporting the Championship Regatta with full service yacht yard resources for teams, both local and visitors alike. This team, combined with typically beautiful early September sailing conditions in Chicago, promises a fantastic experience for all. 

With that, we'd like to formally invite you to come race with us. We are standing by to assist you in any way to help you, your teams, and your families enjoy everything that this event, and our city has to offer. Whether it be a charter boat, logistical support for bringing your own boat, berthing and lodging resources, or any other assistance that you may need, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Register before February 28th and save $100! Click here to begin. 

REGATTA SCHEDULE:

Wednesday, September 6

1200-1900: Registration
1830: Competitors Meeting
After meeting: Skippers Welcome

Thursday, September 7

0700-0900: Breakfast 
1100: First Warning 
After Racing: Dock drinks and snacks

Friday, September 8

0700-0900: Breakfast 
1100: First Warning 
After Racing: Dock drinks and snacks

Saturday, September 9

0700-0900: Breakfast 
1100: First Warning 
After Racing: Dock drinks and snacks
~1730: Dinner buffet and bar

Sunday, September 10

0700-0900: Breakfast 
1100: First Warning 
~1600: Dinner and awards

 For more information;
Jarrett Altmin, Lake Michigan Fleet Captain. 
jaltmin4@yahoo.com - (773) 615 - 7676