Chicago Yacht Club – Race to Mackinac – July 23 – 26, 2016
Sailors from 15 different U.S. states as well as Ontario, Switzerland, and as far off as Hong Kong, are preparing for the race of a lifetime – the 333 mile Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac, presented by Veuve Clicquot.
The Mac, as it is affectionately known, kicks off Saturday, July 23, 2016 with 3,000 sailors competing in this world-class sporting event. Although The Mac remains primarily an amateur event, this race has a proven track record of attracting some of the finest sailing talent in the sport.
The Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac is the longest, annual freshwater sailing race in the world. It takes place on Lake Michigan.
Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac Quicklinks: (Look for updates as racetime approaches)
• Race to Mackinac – FAQ – Basic questions (and answers) about the race
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• Mackinac Bridge Call-Ins Page (Keeps track of boats that have passed the bridge)
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• Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac Facebook Page
• Follow the Race to Mackinac Via Twitter
• Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac Website
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Chicago Yacht Club – Race to Mackinac Photo Gallery (Click on photos for slideshow view)
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We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Terry Kohler. Terry was an icon of the sport of sailing, particularly here in the midwest, and a frequent competitor in the Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac, having 38 Macs under his belt. He will be missed by one and all. We wish you fair winds and a following sea, Terry.
Terry Kohler: Businessman, philanthropist and political activist
sheboyganpress.com
Terry Kohler, a businessman, philanthropist and conservative political activist who mounted an unsuccessful run for governor in 1982, died Tuesday.
Meteorologist Mark Thornton wrote an interesting blog entry on the weather seen by our racers at the start of the race. Worth a read! A future article will address the weather during Sunday of the Race.
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Mark ThorntonAn enjoyable video from Evolution, a Great Lakes 70, managing the thunderstorms during the Chicago-Mac -- www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Xl08cQVLl4
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Award photos from the 2016 Race to Mackinac presented by Wintrust Sailors’ Celebration. Congratulations to all competitors! You can download high resolution photos directly from our Flickr page. www.flickr.com/gp/133978934@N05/53bvAJ
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Mike LudtkeHey, I know those guys!!
1 month ago · 1Chicago Yacht Club-Race To Mackinac shared SAIL Magazine's video.
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Go Gulari Chafee Racing! Bora Gulari came back for some rest and relaxation aboard Natalie J before taking off for Rio.
Rio 2016 Olympic’s Nacra 17 Sailing
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Charlee TiseoAmy Burke love love love this!!!!!!!!!
1 month ago · 2Jackie Krugman-MooreKristoferHumbrecht
1 month agoJohn F GoeddekeWe have a team from BYC sailing.
1 month agoIt's all in the family! Certainly not going to lose the kids in those orange and yellow foulies!
Boating part of the "Bloodline" for Elmhurst's Hansmann family
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There really was only one choice for a boat co-owned by Hansmann, his brother, Will, and their dad, Woody, who is 81 years old.
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Lou SandovalRest in Peace Terry.
4 days agoChristopher PollardEternal rest grant unto him, O Lord.
4 days agoPeggy Weber BartholdA gentleman and always kind to the Race Committee...fair winds Terry, you will be missed.
4 days agoBecki McIntire BarnwellA favorite gentleman at the Carriage House. You have been missed.
4 days agoTed MoscynskiSincere condolences would have kept you from injecting your politics into a respectful post.
4 days ago1 Reply
Mark GannonFair sailing sir.
4 days agoGary PiontekVery sad to hear! A gentleman's gentleman!
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