If you\u2019ve been walking along the Chicago River lately, you might be wondering\u2026 where are all the boats?<\/p>\n
While things may look quiet right now, behind the scenes, we\u2019re already gearing up for another busy (and fun) summer on the water. Getting everything ready for the season takes a lot more than just waiting for warm weather \u2014 here\u2019s a little look at what\u2019s been going on lately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before any boat hits the water, it goes through a full check to make sure everything is running smoothly. It\u2019s not the most glamorous part of boating, but it\u2019s one of the most important. A smooth ride on the river starts long before you step on the boat.<\/p>\n Cleaning, Prepping, and Resetting<\/p>\n After a long season (and a Chicago winter), every boat needs a reset.<\/p>\n We\u2019re talking: By the time opening day rolls around, every boat is feeling fresh again \u2014 like a clean slate for the season ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s not just the boats \u2014 the marina needs some love too.<\/p>\n This time of year, we\u2019re: It\u2019s all about creating a smooth, stress-free experience from the moment you walk up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Summer on the river takes a full team effort.<\/p>\n We\u2019re hiring, training, and getting everyone ready so that when the season kicks off, things run seamlessly. From helping you check in to answering questions before you head out, the team plays a huge role in your experience.<\/p>\n Looking Ahead to Warmer Days<\/p>\n Even though it might not feel like boating weather just yet, it\u2019s coming up faster than you think.<\/p>\n And while we\u2019re busy behind the scenes, reservations for summer are already starting to pick up \u2014 especially for weekends and group events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Right now is that in-between moment, the calm before the busy season.<\/p>\n But it won\u2019t stay quiet for long.<\/p>\n Before you know it, the river will be full again, the sun will be out (consistently \ud83e\udd1e), and we\u2019ll be back to doing what we love most, getting people out on the water to relax, celebrate, and enjoy Chicago from a different perspective.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1076,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[124,34,26,31,5,6,10,32,25,189,188],"class_list":["post-1064","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-bachelor-party","tag-bachelorette","tag-boats","tag-chicago-river","tag-chicago-riverwalk","tag-chicago-summer","tag-chicagoland","tag-corporate-events","tag-eco-friendly","tag-graduation-party","tag-summer-2026"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chicagoboatcompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1064","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chicagoboatcompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chicagoboatcompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chicagoboatcompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chicagoboatcompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1064"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/chicagoboatcompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1064\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1080,"href":"https:\/\/chicagoboatcompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1064\/revisions\/1080"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chicagoboatcompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1076"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chicagoboatcompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1064"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chicagoboatcompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1064"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chicagoboatcompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1064"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nSince our fleet is electric, that means:
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\n\u2022 Checking and charging batteries
\n\u2022 Inspecting motors and electrical systems
\n\u2022 Making sure everything is clean, safe, and ready to go<\/p>\n
\n<\/em>
\n\u2022 Deep cleaning interiors
\n\u2022 Power Washing \/ Wiping everything down from top to bottom
\n\u2022 Making sure seating, tables, and flooring are in great shape<\/p>\nGetting the Marina Ready
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\n\u2022 Setting up docks
\n\u2022 Organizing signage
\n\u2022 Double-checking safety equipment
\nMaking sure everything is easy to navigate once guests arrive<\/p>\nPrepping the Team
\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n See You Out There Soon
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