September 26-27, 2026
Great Lakes Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta
Co-hosted by Chicago Yacht Club, Columbia Yacht Club, and the Storm Trysail Club
INTERCOLLEGIATE REGATTA
The GLIOR is an annual fall regatta that provides an opportunity for collegiate sailors to experience the excitement of offshore keel-boat racing.
New for 2026! Chicago Yacht Club has joined in support to offer more race management and opportunities. Plans are underway to check back soon!
Participating teams come from college sailing programs in the Midwest and beyond.
LATEST NEWS
February 19, 2026
The Storm Trysail Club’s Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta Series (IORS) continues its national growth in 2026 with three premier events spanning the country
September 8, 2025
It all came down to just a single point on Lake Michigan. In the 9-boat J/105 class, the U.S. Naval Academy, sailing Peregrine owned by Mark and Meg Stoll, edged […]
ABOUT THE EVENT
"The highlight of our season."
For college sailors around the country
The regatta consists of windward/leeward buoy races on Lake Michigan offshore of Chicago. Teams arrive on Friday and have the opportunity to practice on their assigned boats that afternoon.
Race committee attempts as many races as possible all day Saturday and on Sunday morning. Award ceremonies are Sunday during lunch and teams have the afternoon for travel back to campus.
Past participating college teams - Michigan, Michigan State, Miami of Ohio, Hope College, Western Michigan, Wisconsin, Grand Valley State, Toledo, Northwestern, St. Mary's College of Md., Michigan Tech, Minnesota, Ohio State, South Florida, Miami, Baldwin Wallace, Indiana University, Marquette, Cleveland State University, United States Naval Academy, University of South Carolina, Notre Dame, Illinois-Chicago and more.Past participating T10 boats - Glider, Lightning, Cheap Thrill, Terminal Velocity, Mutiny, Skidmarks, Amateur II, Ka-Mikaze, Waterworks, Jing Bang, Ratty, M*A*S*H*, Retention, Hot Sauce and more.
Past participating J105 boats - The Asylum, Sealark, Vytis, Flying Pig, Gangbusters, Kinship and more.
2026 Race Chairs
- Whitney Key Towey
EVENT LOGISITCS
REGISTRATION
This in an invite only event. Interested teams should contact us for a registration.
PRACTICE
Practice will occur for teams on their assigned boats the Friday before the event.
RACING
Racing occurs Saturday and Sunday with around-the-bouy racing.
SOCIALS
A Sundown event on Saturday evening and Awards Presentation on Sunday.
THANKS TO OUR SUPPORTERS
Interested in being a sponsor? Contact [email protected]