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Friday 10pm - 2am

S&S Fridays

We’re setting it off with S&S Fridays. The music will be loud, the energy unmatched. The perfect warm-up for a weekend you won’t forget.

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Saturday 12pm - 4pm

Darty on water

We’re taking the party to the water. It’s a full-on Darty on Water, sun, music, and endless vibes while we float into the afternoon. See you at the playpen.

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Sunday 4pm - 11pm

Darty @ The Dock

Bring your Swimsuit and come party with us on the dock! Expect golden hour, swimsuits, suya fresh off the grill, DJs on deck, and a crowd that knows how to keep the party going.

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Watch the 2025 recap and feel the vibe.

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Swimsuits & Suya: Boat Weekend

Chicago

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HOW TO LAUNCH

Assemble Your Crew: Gather a 12-person crew who know how to do it right.
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Out of Many, One: Elect a Squad Leader to represent the crew! This is the person that will be the point of contact for your weekend.
 
Premium Access: Once the dates drop, book your yacht and captain
 
Tactical Briefing: Your captain and Squad Leader must attend the Tie-Up briefing—no exceptions.
 
Prep the Yacht: Curate your yacht’s vibe with the finest food, water & drinks. Your flag already includes 1 tray of jollof rice!
 
Aesthetic Excellence: Matching, luxury-inspired outfits are not mandatory but encouraged!
 
The Big Link: All participating boats must register and have a squad lead attend the satey call. We will reach out to all who purchased the boat flag.
 
The Land Link: See full line up here.

Boat Weekend GAllery

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Discover our signature events — from boat parties and suya cook-offs to Afrobeats nights and pure dance floor energy.

A Floating Celebration of African Excellence

Swimsuits & Suya Boat Weekend brings the full S&S waterfront experience to life with a weekend of dockside energy and open-water celebration. From Darty on the Docks to Darty on Water, expect boats tied together, music across the lake, suya on deck, great people, and the Chicago skyline as the backdrop.

 

This is a summer gathering rooted in culture, food, music, and community. Grab your people, pull up in style, and meet us on land and water.

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