Don't Give Up the Ship!

The 2016 Olympics would be an historical occasion for the City of Chicago. We are excited by the possibility and applaud the benefits it would bring to our city. However, the proposed Chicago 2016 Olympic rowing venue will displace more than 1600 Monroe and DuSable boats, the Columbia Yacht Club and tens of thousands of Chicago area boaters for an estimated minimum of 3-4 years.

As an alternative, the Legacy Plan has been developed with the goal of creating a sustainable social, environmental and economic legacy, post Olympic games, with minimal disruption to our harbors before and during the games.

In addition to saving Monroe and DuSable Harbors, their programs and Park District revenues, the 2017 Legacy Plan will create...

Show your Support - Fly the Flag!

We are asking you to fly the "DON'T GIVE UP THE SHIP" flags, or to wear a lapel pin flag, as a show of support to keep our harbors as they are and to ask the 2016 Olympic Committee to adopt the Legacy Plan design for the rowing events. The flags (3'x5' in size) and pins may be obtained at Columbia Yacht Club. A suggested donation of $5.00 is requested to cover costs, any additional donation to support and further this cause is also appreciated.

The 2016 Olympics would be an historical occasion for the City of Chicago. We applaud the benefits it would bring to our city. However, with your show of support, we can ensure that this event would not cause undue hardship to thousands of Chicago area boaters. You are encouraged to contact Peggy Brennan, Chairman of the Legacy Committee, at rearcommodore@colyc.com, to keep informed on this subject........."DON’T GIVE UP THE SHIP"!

Go to www.colyc.com to view the Legacy Plan and find out more.