{"id":87,"date":"2013-11-20T11:58:46","date_gmt":"2013-11-20T11:58:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mackinacblog.com\/?p=87"},"modified":"2026-07-17T13:46:58","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T13:46:58","slug":"chicago-yacht-club-race-to-mackinac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.mackinacblog.com\/?p=87","title":{"rendered":"Chicago Yacht Club – Race to Mackinac – July 10 – 14, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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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 \u2013 the 333 mile Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac, presented by Wintrust.<\/p>\n

The Mac, as it is affectionately known, kicks off Friday, July 10, 2026 (cruising division) and Saturday, July 11, 2026 (racing division) 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.<\/p>\n

The Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac is the longest, annual freshwater sailing race in the world. It takes place on Lake Michigan.<\/p>\n

Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac Quicklinks:<\/strong> (Look for updates as racetime approaches)<\/p>\n

• Race to Mackinac – FAQ<\/a><\/strong> – Basic questions (and answers) about the race<\/p>\n

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• Online Race Tracking<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

• Mackinac Bridge Call-Ins Page<\/a><\/strong> (Keeps track of boats that have passed the bridge)<\/p>\n

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• Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac Facebook Page<\/a>
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Chicago Yacht Club – Race to Mackinac On Facebook<\/h2>\n

Below are the latest postings from the Chicago Yacht Club – Race to Mackinac Page On Facebook.<\/p>\n

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Chicago Yacht Club Race To Mackinac – Photos via Instagram<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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A bit overcast out there today, but the Race to Mackinac is in full swing. I missed the earlier divisions. Still fabulous! #chicago #chicagolakefront #racetomackinac #cycrtm #citylife #lakelife<\/p>\r\n\t <\/div>\r\n\t \r\n View on Instagram<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t <\/path>\r\n\t <\/svg> <\/a>\r\n\t

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And another Mac in the books. The good ship Main Street got us to the island in good form. And fast. Finished at 5 this morning before the wind went very light. Fun downwind race with a fabulous crew. #mainstreetsailing #cycrtm #sailingwithfamily #pinkpony #timetocelebrate<\/p>\r\n\t <\/div>\r\n\t \r\n View on Instagram<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t <\/path>\r\n\t <\/svg> <\/a>\r\n\t

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So far so good. Great first day of the Race to Mackinac for my 33rd race up Lake Michigan. Wetter and windier than advertised. But as we head into the Manitous danger lurks ahead. #mainstreetsailing #hopingthewindholds #lovesailingwithmypeople #cycrtm #pandorussphinxmoth racetomackinac<\/p>\r\n\t <\/div>\r\n\t \r\n View on Instagram<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t <\/path>\r\n\t <\/svg> <\/a>\r\n\t

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Congratulations to the crews who have crossed the finish line of the 112th Chicago Yacht Club racetomackinac. Welcome to #PureMichigan!\n\n\ud83d\udcf7: greendrinks #CYCRTM #LakeMichigan #LakeHuron #sailing #summer #MyMackinac #OnePureMichigan<\/p>\r\n\t <\/div>\r\n\t \r\n View on Instagram<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t <\/path>\r\n\t <\/svg> <\/a>\r\n\t

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Our start and our finish \n#cycrtm #cycrtm2022 #52051freeradical\nFirst pic by ??? Second pic by olivia.nelson.23<\/p>\r\n\t <\/div>\r\n\t \r\n View on Instagram<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t <\/path>\r\n\t <\/svg> <\/a>\r\n\t

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It's off to Mackinac Island for more than 285 yachts as they leave Monroe Harbor in Chicago on July 22, 1978. Photo by Michael Budrys. #RacetoMackinac #Mackinacrace #sailing #CYCRTM #americasoffshorechallenge<\/p>\r\n\t <\/div>\r\n\t \r\n View on Instagram<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t <\/path>\r\n\t <\/svg> <\/a>\r\n\t

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Post-race partying after six days of race committee duty for racetomackinac, and a tiny view of the minor chaos of docking 100+ boats at the island. Parties included a newly created brunch for first timers - both crew of new boat\/skipper combos doing their inaugural race, and individual crew members doing their first Mac. Love the positive reinforcement for newbies. #cycrtm<\/p>\r\n\t <\/div>\r\n\t \r\n View on Instagram<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t <\/path>\r\n\t <\/svg> <\/a>\r\n\t

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2024 Intangible Tartan 3700 crew. L-R. William Palmer, John Zienda, Bart Zienda, Tom Falck, Joe Palmer, John S. Palmer, Bill Dauska. Follow along on Yellowbrick. #cycrtm #tartan<\/p>\r\n\t <\/div>\r\n\t \r\n View on Instagram<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t <\/path>\r\n\t <\/svg> <\/a>\r\n\t

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Monday Afternoon Live Drone Coverage of the Finish Line of the 2018 Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac<\/h3>\n