Chicago Yacht Club
Bruce Hillyer is a seasoned professional with diverse experience across various industries, including sailing instruction, project management, operations, and sales. Currently serving as a US Sailing-Certified Coach at the Chicago Yacht Club since July 2020, Bruce has successfully graduated over 200 new sailors and teaches essential sailing safety and theory. Previous roles include managing special projects for Virginia Transport, overseeing operations for Dolphin Limited Partnerships' hedge funds, and holding positions in sales and operations at several logistics and communication companies. Bruce holds a Bachelor of Science degree, graduating summa cum laude from Northwestern University.
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Chicago Yacht Club
THE WATER IS CALLING YOU! Founded in 1875, Chicago Yacht Club is one of the oldest and most respected yacht clubs in the world. Its mission is to encourage, promote, and develop knowledge, participation, and enjoyment of all aspects of yachting. To that end, the Club hosts many world class competitions, including its signature Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac and numerous North American and World Championships. The Club is also recognized as a leader in sailing education, with one of the largest junior sailing programs in the United States. The Club is home to more than 1,400 members including a winning America’s Cup skipper, Olympic medalists and hopefuls, and outstanding boaters of all types, from ages 4 to 104. The Club offers year-round activities for its diverse membership at two locations on the city’s shoreline, at Monroe and Belmont Harbors. Learn more at chicagoyachtclub.org.