A #SummertimeChi Black Yacht Experience

The Biggest Weekend of The Summer

Welcome aboard Black Yacht Weekend, a floating party created for black boaters to party on Lake Michigan each year. Boaters connect and party on the water while sitting against the stunning backdrop of Chicago’s iconic skyline. Since launching, Black Yacht Weekend has quickly become a highlight of the city’s summer calendar, drawing black boaters to the vibrant vibes of the water each year.

Enjoy a full weekend of parties, cruising on the water, and chilling in the Playpen. Grab your crew, find a boat and meet us in the water.

Event Dates:

2025 Dates

Location: Chicago

June 19th – June 22nd 2025

Register Early for
BYW 2025!

Secure your access to exclusive events, yacht experiences, and a weekend of culture, connection, and luxury.

Reserve a Spot

Register for the weekend to get access to our charter rental partners, event information, and day of tie-up information. Registration also includes branded swag for each charter. Only one registration is needed for each charter group.

Find a Crew and Join a Boat

Want to join the weekend but you don’t have a group to book with? Join our facebook group to match with other boaters looking to fill boats.

Black Yacht Weekend Accommodation Partners:

Sable at Navy Pier Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

900 E. Grand Ave., Chicago IL 60611

An extraordinary location demands and extraordinary hospitality experience. Sable at Navy Pier, perched astride one of Chicago’s most beloved and iconic destinations, is poised to become one of its most iconic hotels.

Moxy Chicago Downtown

530 North LaSalle Drive

Prime location in Chicago’s dining and nightlife hot spot, River North, Moxy Chicago’s 156 bedrooms is comfortable and tech savvy with motion sensor lighting, 49-inch LED TV’s, abundant power and USB outlets, as well as furiously fast and free WiFi. 

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