Events - Polish American Sailors Association ("PASA")
Annual Easterseals Gala
- PASA at the Easterseals Gala!!
- Easterseals make a lasting difference each year by providing essential services to children and adults with disabilities, older adults, veterans, and their families.
- We participated in the Gala that is charity event to help children with disabilities.
- We donated our boat for a trip on Lake Michigan. Our donation was highly popular during the auction. We were able to raise $2,700 for them. Can't wait to see the winning family on the water!
Annual Polonia Cup Regatta
- Polonia Cup Regatta is our annual event.
- It is one of the first programs PASA organized with partnership from Polish Yacht Club and Joseph Conrad. Hosted by Chicago Corinthian Yacht Club.
- The main goal is to recognize Polish-American sailing community, their history and culture around Chicago but not limited to it. It allows sailors and non-sailors to meet, race and have fun!
- Regatta is open for everyone, regardless of their roots or boat! Live music, shanties, dancing, traditional polish food after the race.
100 Years of Sailing Regatta
- The 100 Years of Polish Sailing is exhibition held at the Polish Museum of America in Chicago from August 16, 2024 to March 15, 2025.
- The exhibition will explore Poland's maritime history through artifacts, multimedia, and interactive displays.
- Part of the opening ceremony on August 17, 2024 was regatta on Lake Michigan organized by PASA following award ceremony, shanties (MLYNN) and festivity.
Annual Blue Ribbon Regatta
- Lake Michigan Blue Ribbon Regatta is annual event hosted by Polish Yacht Club Chicago.
- PASA is supporting the event by organizing the regatta on the water.
- Last regatta was on October 12, 2024 with great success.
- After regatta, there was award ceremony, traditional polish food and celebration the ending of the sailing season in Chicago.