the verve cup regatta was established in 1992 and is organized annually by the chicago yacht club. in 2010, it became the largest offshore course race regatta in north america. the verve provides is one-of-a-kind regatta that is a highlight of the sailing season in the midwest u.s. the event is sailed over three days and takes place on three racing circles in lake michigan with the chicago skyline as a backdrop. the competition includes offshore and inshore courses, as well as a new distance race added in 2010.