Des Plaines Park District Yacht Club
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| Full name | Des Plaines Park District Yacht Club, Inc. |
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| Short name | DPPDYC |
| Founded | 1962 |
| Location | 1015 Howard Avenue Des Plaines, Illinois |
| Commodore | Craig Bezek |
| Website | https://desplainesyachtclub.com/ |
The Des Plaines Park District Yacht Club is a not-for-profit community sailing organization located in Des Plaines, Illinois. The club sails on Lake Opeka.
History[edit]
Lake Opeka was created in the late fifties with the construction of the Northwest Tollway (I-90). Farmland was purchased near the Lee Street interchange and a lake was dug to provide dirt for the overpasses in the area. Upon completion, the Des Plaines Park District, with the assistance of their attorney Frank Opeka, purchased the 60 acre tract for $1.00 and created Lake Park. The Des Plaines Park District Yacht Club was established in 1962 and incorporated as a non-profit corporation in Illinois in March 18, 1982.
Activities[edit]
Along with social events held throughout the year, sailboat races are held weekly during the summer months on Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons along with special holiday regattas. The following fleets are active:
References[edit]
External links[edit]
Des Plaines Park District Yacht Club, Inc.[edit]
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