Belmont 2025 Plan Brochure

building the future leaving a legacy

THE NEW BELMONT

FOR NEARLY 100 YEARS, BELMONT HAS SERVED THE MEMBERS OF THE CHICAGO YACHT CLUB. We are deeply indebted to the Chicago Yacht Club members

From regatta parties and family dinners to weddings, anniversary

who originally built Belmont; their contributions will remain a

celebrations, and business meetings, Belmont has been an

part of the Club’s storied history forever. It is in their honor that

integral part of the CYC community. For many of us, it is a part of

we invite you to become a legacy by helping to build the new

our extended family; a second home.

Belmont—a state-of-the art facility that will serve Chicago Yacht Club for the next 100 years and cement your place as part of Chicago Yacht Club history.

CHICAGO YACHT CLUB BELMONT STATION 1925

THE NEW BELMONT The replacement of Belmont Station is Phase I of the overall 2025 Plan for the Chicago Yacht Club as it nears it’s 150th anniversary. Phase II also includes enhancements to the Monroe Station facility as we look towards the future.

Built on the same footprint as the current facility, the new Belmont will honor the past with a design inspired by Belmont’s original 1923 façade.

Inside, however, the new Belmont will feature state-of-the-art facilities that will benefit members, visitors, and guests, and support the future of sailing.

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THE FIRST DECK The first deck will feature both new and upgraded amenities, including:

• A snack bar that is easily accessible from the patio

• A larger Race Committee room to better support regatta management activities

• A large Family Activities Center that will accommodate an

• A large conference room with expansive harbor views,

array of family-friendly activities, including games, crafts,

available by reservation for both members and guests

story-telling hours, and more

• Larger men’s and women’s locker rooms with more shower

• Workstations for those members who wish to work remotely

facilities and attractive amenities

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THE SECOND DECK The second deck of the new Belmont will feature the Main Dining Room and Harbor View Bar. In addition to traditional Club dinners, the two areas can be combined into a single private event space with a dance floor and bandstand that will accommodate more than 200 people. The Harbor View bar will provide a casual setting for members to enjoy year-round, expansive views of the best of Chicago: Belmont Harbor and Lake Shore Drive. In summer, the West wall of glass panels can be opened, creating a seamless indoor/outdoor experience for members to enjoy.

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HARBOR VIEW BAR FACING NORTH/ WEST

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THE THIRD DECK The third deck of the new Belmont will house the Lakeview Pavilion, featuring a rooftop bar and casual dining space that will offer unparalleled views of the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan.

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THE LOWER DECK The lower deck will be fully finished with over 130 sail lockers accessible via elevator and two sets of stairs located behind the reception area (pictured at right). There will also be ample storage and employee facilities.

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SECURE YOUR PLACE IN CHICAGO YACHT CLUB HISTORY Medal sponsors will receive prominent recognition in the new Belmont. A permanent plaque will be engraved with medal sponsors’ names and installed in a prominent location. In addition, these high-level donors will receive significant recognition at the Belmont dedication ceremony.

Platinum and gold sponsors can also select a professionally framed photo of personal significance that will be placed in various locations throughout the Club.

PLATINUM LEVEL – $150,000 GOLD LEVEL – $100,000 SILVER LEVEL – $75,000 BRONZE LEVEL – $50,000 Donations are not tax deductible but may be made in the name of an individual, entity, or group of individuals.

Checks may be made payable to the Belmont Barge Project.

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NAMING RIGHTS Naming Rights provide an outstanding opportunity to honor a family member or loved one. The room may also memorialize a fleet, regatta, winning crew or a business entity. In addition to the room name signage, a commemorative plaque will also be displayed. More than one donor may contribute at this level for shared recognition.

RACE COMMITTEE ROOM — $200,000

WATERFRONT CONFERENCE ROOM — $150,000

Located on the first deck, the Race Committee room is a hub of activity

With its harbor views, the first deck conference room will be one of the

before, during, and after regattas. It’s an ideal location to name after that

busiest locations at Belmont. Members, their colleagues, and guests

special person who is the keeper — and teller — of many a regatta tale!

will walk through the doors of the room named after someone of importance to you.

THE MAIN DINING ROOM — $150,000

FAMILY ACTIVITIES ROOM — $150,000

Naming the location of many unforgettable events will cement your

If you’re looking to carry on your family name in CYC history, the Family

honoree as part of the Chicago Yacht Club legacy. Be it a member’s

Activities Room is the perfect naming opportunity. Imagine the pride

retirement party or a guest’s wedding, the name attached to the Main

your loved ones will feel as they participate with their families in a room

Dining Room will be remembered by club members, guests, and other

bearing their name.

visitors for years to come.

LAKEVIEW PAVILION — $150,000

THE HARBOR VIEW BAR — $150,000

Does the view from the Pavilion trigger a fond memory? Make the

Is your boat known as the one that may not always win the race but

memory even more special by naming the Pavilion in honor of the

always wins the party? Then the Harbor View Bar is the sponsorship

group that created that special story for you.

for you!

HALF HULLS — $10,000

BAR STOOLS — $7,500

No yacht club is complete without a visual history of the boats that

No bar is complete without bar stools, and where better to share stories

built its reputation and half-hulls are the ideal way to memorialize

from the water than from your personalized bar stool? You’ll always

your boat as part of the Chicago Yacht Club legacy.

have a seat at the bar if you choose to support a bar stool sponsorship.

COMMEMORATIVE BRICKS

DIGITAL PHOTO FRAME — $2,500

We have our designer approved commemorative bricks that will be

Put your beloved boat on the walls of Belmont with a tasteful and

custom laser engraved to carry your message.

decorative rotating digital photo f rame. Your name will also be

DOUBLE SIZE BRICK — $500

engraved on a permanent plaque.

An 8”x8” brick, with up to six lines of text.

SINGLE SIZE BRICK — $300

*Naming Rights sponsorships of $150,000 or more may be shared.

A standard 4” x 8” brick, with up to three lines of text.

SCAN TO MAKE A CONTRIBUTION VIA PAYPAL

HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, COMMENTS OR CONCERNS? WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Please email thenewbelmont@chicagoyachtclub.org or visit chicagoyachtclub.org/thenewbelmont.

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