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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"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.
www.freep.com/story/money/business/michigan/2020/06/08/mackinac-island-hotels-restaurants-open-co...
#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.Comment on Facebook Delayed by ...
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.
Comment on Facebook UPDATE: Grand Hotel ...
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.
The Chicago Yacht Club and the Race to Mackinac Committee announced today that it has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Race to Mackinac due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read on: bit.ly/CYCRTM2020Update
#cycrtm #AmericasOffshoreChallenge
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John Vermeulen
This is bonkers. But, ok.
Betty Flagel Grootendorst
Dang it!!!!
Noooo! As of this moment, Bayview is still running PH to Mac (albeit all boats on Shore Course, due to border issues.) Might be a small fleet this year (Skipper's discretion) but it's happening!
Wow, that’s disappointing.
Wow! I think the only thing the has ever stopped this race from happening was WWII. Wellenreiter VI
So sorry to hear this. I am hopeful that you at least get part of a boating season in. Thanks to the committee and the Board for all of their hard work to try to make the race happen.
😩 😢
Bayview Mac is still on! Seems like the cancellation is because of Chicago and Illinois rules.
Very Sad
Less cooking for me!
Michael MayerPatrick Kevin Donahue😓
ohhhh noooo 🙁
Toodie May Ryan
I'm sure the decision was agonizing for the entire committee, but in the end, the risks outweighed the rewards. Good job, Race Committee!
That’s too bad ... even though I don’t do the race anymore I did 17 and it was the hallmark of the summer in Chicago for me and a lot of shipmates. I don’t know that I agree with the decision but will not be a Monday morning quarterback.
Bummer!
Christina Wilson Berger
Too many old sailers...
Respect a very difficult decision. We all want to race. Thanks for the good communication. We back your decision and look forward to racing in the future. We all have a little bit of Prate in each of us. So, difficult to not sail. Thanks again.
In a month, we might have almost no cases. How is this related?
There are a lot of people on some of these yachts. Not able to social distance I presume .
Guess I won’t be making cookies for the crew with my daughter Melissa this year.
This Saturday, May 23rd, Chicago Yacht Club is conducting a virtual PFD clinic at 10:00 AM CT via Zoom.
#cycrtm Racers are welcome to attend this free safety briefing to learn about important features of your life jacket; inspection tips, rearming, how to repack and maintain it, and when to replace it.
Industry experts from Crowley's Yacht Yard Lakeside, Spinlock, Mustang Survival, and Onyx (WestMarine) will be available to answer your questions.
Reservations are required and space is limited. Please complete this survey in order to reserve your spot and for us to match you to the appropriate Zoom breakout session.
Click Here to Fill out the Survey: bit.ly/CYCVirtualPFDClinic
Photo Cred: Warrior Sailing Program
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Brian Kendzor
NO, Please NO!
Racers, as we continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation, we have posted an update to the #cycrtm website which includes extensions on deadlines and other information.
Read on for more:
bit.ly/May2020RacerUpdate
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Chicago Yacht Club Race To Mackinac – Photos via Instagram
Here are the latest photos of Chicago Yacht Club Race To Mackinac via instagram. If you have an instagram photo to share of Chicago Yacht Club Race To Mackinac, tag it with #cycrtm and your photos will appear in the photo stream below.
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Chicago Yacht Club – Race to Mackinac Photo Gallery (Click on photos for slideshow view)
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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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