{"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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Visit Race To Mackinac Website >>>><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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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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day two and three of the mac:)\u2026 w Scott, Michael, Stacie, Doug, Laura, and Bill on Endless Summer:)\u2026 #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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This year\u2019s Mac swag for the ladies. Also fun fact: our crew is 50\/50 men and women. \ud83d\udcaa #rhumbrunner racetomackinac #cycrtm2022 #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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Midnight on the Docks. 24" x 30, oil on cradled birch panel. If you've ever sailed the Race to Mackinac, then you know this scene, on the Tuesday night after the awards, when everyone is tucked in and tuckered out. #CYCRTM, #mackinacisland #addictedtomackinacisland #puremichigan #fineart #mackinacslittlegallery<\/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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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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Final stretch down the Straits towards the finish of the #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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Mackinac Island Sunrise ... www.micdesigns.com #Ohana #sailing #sailboat #hough #Mackinac #porthuron #bayviewyachtclub #sailboatracing #cycrtm #ambassadorcup #americasoffshorechallenge #water #boat #racing #watercraft #lake #torhough #flag #Wow_America<\/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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Day 25: Watch the boats cross the finish line in the Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac! Congratulations to Whitehawk! The first boat to cross the finish line! \u26f5\ufe0f\ud83c\udf7e\ud83e\udd42\u2600\ufe0f racetomackinac chicagoyachtclub #94GrandSummerDays<\/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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Archive – 2018 Race To Mackinac<\/h2>\n

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