We left Racine at 6:45 a.m. We had a very nice, smooth run to Chicago. It was really appreciated after the last 2 trips on Lake Michigan. We had a following sea on our stern quarter. It was a relaxing day - “Otto” did all the work - It would have been hard to hand steer all day.
We saw the Chicago skyline several hours before we arrived in the harbor. It was similar to arriving in New York City. We passed Navy Pier. We also saw the 150 foot traditional four masted gaff topsail schooner, Windy, taking tourists out for a sail.
We were tied up at the Chicago Yacht Club dock by 2 p.m. and considered ourselves very lucky. There are few transient slips in downtown Chicago, most transient space offered is moorings. Chicago Yacht Club has 10 transient slips but do not take reservations. It is first come, first serve if you belong to a yacht club with reciprocity. Luckily we do and we got the last slip available.
This is a beautiful facility with a very nice restaurant. We look forward to dining there. The location is ideal, right on the waterfront, just south of Navy Pier. 
