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ISLAND GOATS SAILING SOCIETY Chicago Yacht Club Station

Current and Historical Events & Links

The 113th Race to Mackinac will be on July 22nd & 23rd 2022 Click the Link Below for Details!
Congratulations Mackinac Racers!
Official Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac Site
See you on the Course
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Our 62nd Spring Induction at CYC's Belmont Station
Saturday May 7th 2022
Cocktails at 6:00 Dinner at 7:00
In Keeping with IGSS Traditions, Black Tie Preferred
Our 2022 Fresh Water Award Recipient
Helle Getz
Our 2022 Inductees
Our Inductees are invited to tell A Favorite Story from their experiences during A Mac Race... Always a highlight of the evening!
Jeremy Appel
Earle Atwater
Owen Beckley
Mark Boruta
Michael Bradley
Steve Dorfman
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Jeanne Ehrenberg
Jim Gignac
Joshua Kolar
Tony Orlebeke
Dale Peters
Andrew Soltys
Maggi Spartz
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Doug Van Der Aa
Jack Walby
Nancy Walby
Ronald White
Tim Wynne
Kurt Wittenberg
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Each Goat will receive Two Complimentary Drinks...
This Year's Buffet Dinner features: House Salad, A Carving Station with Beef Tenderloin with Merlot Demi-Glace, Seared Salmon with Spinach, Mushrooms and Caper Butter Sauce, and a Gluten Free Penne Pasta with Seasonal Vegetables and Sun-Dried Tomatoes, plus sides of Rice, Potatoes and Mixed Vegetables. Desert will be served as well.
Seating is Limited, so Reservations are Required! Call the Club Directly 312-861-7777 Visa & MasterCard Accepted from Non-Members
$65 per Person All Inclusive
Click Here: To See Photos of Current & Past Events!
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Pre-Mackinac Race Cocktail Party at Columbia Yacht Club
Friday July 22nd 2022 6:30-8:00 p.m.
The Upper Deck of Columbia Yacht Club is The Gathering Place
on the Friday evening before the 113th Mac Race.
In the past countless bottles of rum have been won and lost
due to wagers made at this event!
Festivities will run from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
As always, there will be Free hors d'oeuvre &
2 Complimentary Drink Tickets for Active Goats.
Hope to See You There!
Columbia Yacht Club will have a Buffet Dinner After Our Event.
Make Reservations by calling 312-938-3625
Major Credit Cards Honored for Guests.
Click Here: To See Photos of Current & Past Events!
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Tuesday's Post-Mackinac Race Cocktail Party
On the Veranda of the Island House Hotel
Tuesday, July 26th 2022 1200-1330 Island Time EDT
Tuesday afternoon following the race from 1200-1330 Island Time,
The Island Goats Cocktail Party is where to be.
Members and their guest enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvre
while sharing tall tales of the 113th Race to Mac.
Sponsors' door prizes are given out,
followed by an official IGSS group photo.
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A New Island Goat & Mac Race Tradition!
The Boat Load of Goats Awards
2 Flags to be Awarded 
One for the Most Goats On-Board &
One for the Highest Average Goat Years On-Board!
Click Here: To See Rules & Entry Info!
Entry Deadline is TBA...
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Racers who have just completed their 25th race, and are
planning to join the IGSS, are encouraged to attend.
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113th Mackinac Awards Ceremony
Presented by Wintrust
Tuesday July 26th 2022 in The Grand Hotel Tea Garden
14:00 - 18:00 *Island Time* EDT

Sailors Party Tuesday July 26th 2022 in The Grand Hotel Tea Garden Tickets required
Bars Hours will be open 14:00 - 18:00 *Island Time* EDT
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Annual Holiday Party at CYC Belmont Station
Will be filled with Glad Tidings and Joy!
Saturday December 4th 2021 6:00PM
Cocktails from 6:00PM - Buffet dinner starts at 7:30PM
Free Hors d'oeuvre
Two drinks for each Goat will be on us!
'Tis the season, and we gather for some Holiday Cheer at CYC Belmont Station. The night begins with a lively cocktail hour, with complimentary drinks and hors d'oeuvre, followed by an optional buffet dinner.
We'll announce the Fastest Goat to the Island and we invite the 2021 Class of Island Goats to attend and Enjoy the Camaraderie of the Society.
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Candlelight Dinner
A candlelit dinner at CYC during The Holidays is a Special Treat.
This Year's Buffet Dinner will be:
All included at $50.00 per person including tax and gratuity
Belmont Station Belmont Station
Dinner Reservations REQUIRED!
* Call the Club Directly 312-861-7777 *
Non-Members can use a Credit Card.
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