Chicago Yacht Club – Race to Mackinac – July 13 – 16, 2019
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 Wintrust.
The Mac, as it is affectionately known, kicks off Saturday, July 13, 2019 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 On Facebook
Below are the latest postings from the Chicago Yacht Club – Race to Mackinac Page On Facebook.
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Our friends at the Round Island Lighthouse Preservation Society have informed us that our iconic finishing beacon is facing a dire high water situation.
Please visit www.roundislandlightmichigan.com/ to learn how you can help.
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High water spells trouble for iconic lighthouse near Mackinac Island
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A funding campaign has been launched to help protect the Round Island Lighthouse as winter approaches.Shared
It's not a mirage.... that's a lot of denim. The crew of the Santa Cruz 70, Mirage, looking sharp before the start of the 1999 #cycrtm.
Have some stellar crew shots from over the years? Let's see what you've got this week. Post it with your boat name, year, and #ThrowbackMac so we can share.
#FlashbackFriday #throwbackmac #AmericasOffshoreChallenge
Lisa H Smith Ruoff Anne Coolidge VanTol!
Getting nostalgic as we head into what would have been #cycrtm Race Week, so we're jumping into the archives for fond memories of Macs past, vintage crew shots, and some mighty short shorts.
Pictured: The crew from the Beneteau 1 Ton, Poltergeist, prepping for the big race ~1990
📷 John Stanley
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Cool. How did the baseball games go on Tuesday? I don't think your dad should be out in the heat, so no games this weekend. Hopefully in a week or so. What are the plans for Holdens birthday? Love you.
Some great memories with Robin Munden on that boat a few years later, and a few masts. Like the MAC Saturday night storm when Al was driving, full main and #3, with boats going in all directions, many out of control, some missing masts, (including Pied Piper).
"The ponies are ready for passengers"
We hope friends and fans of #CYCRTM will still enjoy Mackinac Island this summer. Check out ways the island is prepping for visitors.
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#AmericasOffshoreChallenge Mackinac Island, Michigan
Mackinac Island business owners: 'We absolutely want people to come' (prepared)
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Delayed by coronavirus, the resort island is cautiously opening up for summer. Things will look a bit different at the shops, bars and restaurants.While, at the same time, they are calling the racers “cowards” for cancelling and saying it’s “no big deal” because “day trippers” will make up the deficit (actual wording from posts, some on this page). Yesterday, someone who resides on the Island-and seems to be fairly well-known- made fun of a person on another page who was asking a question after being told that part of the road around the island will be closed for repairs. I love Michigan-part of my family is from there- and Mackinac Island, but I’ve also learned a lot about how many from that area feel about us in the last few months. I’m sure it’s not always pleasant to have to deal with so many tourists and I know I will go back, but it’s really changed my feelings towards the experience, or even driving through the state.
UPDATE: Grand Hotel is looking forward to its 134th season and this year will not be any different. Even though the race may not be happening Grand Hotel is welcoming guests and we will honor the group reservation and discounted rate you already secured so you can come enjoy Mackinac Island this summer. Please call the hotel at 1-800-33GRAND if you would to modify or cancel or if you would like to confirm your existing reservation.
Wow that really is a discounted rate for that room,NOT...
Wow, with all the fees that's $525 a night. I guess they have to make money in the short season.
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Chicago Yacht Club Race To Mackinac – Photos via Instagram
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Archive – 2018 Race To Mackinac
Monday Afternoon Live Drone Coverage of the Finish Line of the 2018 Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac
Il Mostro First To Finish in the 2018 Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac
Il Mostro – according to online tracking – is near the Mackinac Bridge and on track to be the first to finish in the Chicago Yacht Club Race To Mackinac… – https://t.co/H2Cy7zbbeN #cycrtm pic.twitter.com/fSKt777y4U
— North Guide (@NorthGuide) July 22, 2018
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Congratulations Il Mostro! #cycrtm pic.twitter.com/6dq2tXiqUw
— North Guide (@NorthGuide) July 22, 2018
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