Boat “Sea No Evil” Successfully Removed from North Avenue Beach After Two Weeks
The boat "Sea No Evil" has been successfully removed from North Avenue Beach in Chicago after being stuck in the sand for two weeks. The vessel became stranded on July 19 after its owner, Lenny Klinger, and passengers were rescued…
Chicago, IL, August 3, 2026 —
The vessel named “Sea No Evil” has been successfully removed from North Avenue Beach in Chicago, ending a two-week ordeal after it became stranded in the sand.
The boat initially ran aground on July 19. At the time of the stranding, its owner, Lenny Klinger, and passengers were rescued from Lake Michigan due to stormy conditions on the lake.
Following the incident, various entities collaborated on the complex operation to free the grounded boat. The Chicago Park District was involved in the removal efforts, utilizing an excavator to assist in refloating the vessel. Additionally, a water taxi service played a role in the operation.
These combined efforts culminated in the successful refloating of the “Sea No Evil”. The boat was subsequently towed back to Diversey Harbor on August 3rd, concluding the two-week period it had been stuck on the beach.
Story summarized from the original created by Charles Thrush on blockclubchicago.org, see more information here.
