Join us at our annual National Safe Boating Week Kick-Off event at the McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum on Saturday May 17th, 2025 from 11am-3pm. This event FREE and open to the public! All ages are welcome!
The Bridgehouse Museum is located on the Chicago Riverwalk at the SW Bridgetower at Michigan Ave. and Wacker Drive.
The day will feature a man overboard demo, a variety of safety information, knot tying, fire extinguisher demonstrations, pictures with PFD Panda, and much more!
This event will happen rain or shine! Remember, the best boating experience is safe boating.
We hope to see you there!
Vessel Safety Checks
Our first free vessel safety check event is coming up and happening at Belmont Harbor. Sign up now to receive your FREE VSC for the 2025 boating season.
Chicago Area Schedule:
Belmont Harbor - May 10th, 2025
Montrose Harbor - June 7th, 2025
Diversey Harbor - June 14th, 2025
Belmont Harbor - June 21st, 2025
Burnham Harbor - June 28th, 2025
DuSable Harbor - July 12th, 2025
Burnham Harbor - July 19th, 2025
Additional Resources
Chicago Harbor Lock Safe Use Guide
Chicago boaters please see attached the USACE revised Safe use guide for the Chicago Lock for the 2025 boating season. No better way to freshen up your lock procedure than to check out this hang guide!
