Thank you to all for attending our packed out event this week at the Guinness Open Gate Brewery. We are immensely grateful to John U. Bacon and Tom Wiater President of Central Marine Logistics, Inc for their captivating discussion about the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald.The event also saw club President Ben Pinnington launch his …
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As the Chicago Propeller Club prepares for its first event of 2026 – and the inaugural event under the Presidency of Ben Pinnington – one of the Club’s four key priorities is heavily to the fore: The supporting of veterans and seafarers. Speaking ahead of the near sell-out event (link to buy tickets below), Ben …
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We are delighted to announce our first event for 2026 – and we could not be more excited. On April 14 we will be hosting an audience with John U. Bacon, author of the New York Times bestseller Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald. A renowned author of 14 books, John is …
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The Chicago Propeller Club is delighted to welcome Brooke Picillo Baldassari to its Board of Directors. As a former US Navy Lieutenant and Merchant Marine seafarer, Brooke brings unique skills to the board and bolsters further our collective experience within the maritime and logistics sectors. She will undertake two specific priorities with Chicago Propeller Club …
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The Chicago Propeller Club is pleased to announce a refreshed Board for the 2026–2027 term.🔹 Ben Pinnington, Founder of Polaris Media, steps into the role of President 🔹 Scott Sigman, founder of Equinanimous Advisory Service, joins the board as Treasurer 🔹 Ian Hirt, founder of Benchmark Marine, continues as Secretary 🔹 Chris Carr, managing partner …
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The Chicago Maritime community needs to work together more than ever and be proud to talk of its successes, leading voices in the industry have said. This message was to the fore during the Chicago Propeller Club’s final event of 2025, a Chicago River Cruise held in conjunction with tour boat operator Wendella, who are …
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We are delighted to announce that HDR Inc. has joined the Chicago Propeller Club as a bronze-level sponsor. The latest partner to join our expanding chapter, HDR has forged a global reputation in design, engineering, and environmental consultancy. As seen in Chicago and across the Great Lakes region, they strive to deliver infrastructure that connects communities – from inland waterways …
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Congratulations to our President Chris Carr for being named International Propeller Club member of the year.Chris collected the award at the International Propeller Club convention in Lyon, France from Maria Conatser and Joel Whitehead Chris said: “I am deeply honored and humbled to receive this award. I have tremendous respect for this organization, its leadership, …
The United States has entered a new era of maritime strength, the head of the Maritime Administration told the Chicago Propeller Club’s flagship summer event at Chicago Yacht Club.
We are delighted to announce JD Fields & Company, Inc. as the official drinks sponsor for our Club’s flagship summer event – the Great Lakes Port Directors VIP Reception – taking place at the Chicago Yacht Club on Tuesday, August 13, 2025.JD Fields is a national leader in steel products and infrastructure solutions. It plays …
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