{"id":87,"date":"2013-11-12T11:58:46","date_gmt":"2013-11-12T11:58:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mackinacblog.com\/?p=87"},"modified":"2025-07-28T22:23:36","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T22:23:36","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 18 – 22, 2025"},"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 18, 2025 (cruising division) and Saturday, July 19, 2025 (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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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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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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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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From Italy to Chicago, ready to race no matter the waters!\n#nastrorosatour \n#captainsboatcare \n#mypastatruck\n#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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Only took a few 2025 #CYCRTM photos while racing on Esprit. The highly competitive J105 fleet had 18 entries. Esprit took 5th place and was just a few minutes from the podium. I love that this long distance race always seems to bring on the thrill of match racing in the straits. Great time with the best crew on Lake Michigan. We had a little bit of everything this year- rain, sun, downwind, a lot of upwind, sunsets, moon rise, sunrises, Rice Krispies, rose water spritzes, and island fireworks! Luckily, very few flies. Look forward to next year! judith.a.mclean chicagocaptanne k.d.michaud christina.rice.ican.youcan Ross and Chris! Esprit on the island \ud83d\udcf8 cred to dianebfoote<\/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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Had a blast in the race to Mackinac this year. Our team got line honours in our fleet (a big win for us!) with an elapsed time of 2 days, 8 hrs but unfortunately got corrected over and ended up in 5th place. Would have loved podium but happy with our performance all things considered. We had wonderful weather despite the bit of rain on Saturday and no flies this year! Still on a high... \ud83d\ude03\u26f5\n\n #cycracetomackinac #cycrtm #sailing #sydney41 #lakemichigan #chicago #mackinacisland \nFirst photo credit to photographers of the #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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\r\n Had a blast in the race to Mackinac this year. Our team got line honours in our fleet (a big win for us!) with an elapsed time of 2 days, 8 hrs but unfortunately got corrected over and ended up in 5th place. Would have loved podium but happy with our performance all things considered. We had wonderful weather despite the bit of rain on Saturday and no flies this year! Still on a high... \ud83d\ude03\u26f5 #cycracetomackinac #cycrtm #sailing #sydney41 #lakemichigan #chicago #mackinacisland First photo credit to photographers of the #racetomackinac<\/span> ...<\/span><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/p>\r\n \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