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 Friday, July 21, 2023 (cruising division) and Saturday, July 22, 2023 (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.
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)
Chicago Yacht Club Race To Mackinac – Photos via Instagram
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23 Favorite Moments from 2023 (not ranked)
4. The Race to Mackinac started with beautiful sunny skies, but near the end of the starts a storm broke out like no other. The rain was big, cold and fierce. The rain was so thick you swear it was snowing. Waterproof gear got tested.
23 Favorite Moments from 2023 (not ranked) 4. The Race to Mackinac started with beautiful sunny skies, but near the end of the starts a storm broke out like no other. The rain was big, cold and fierce. The rain was so thick you swear it was snowing. Waterproof gear got tested....
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What a send off for the racetomackinac yesterday! Safe travels to all the competitors! #LakeshoreLifestyle #CYCRTM
What a send off for the racetomackinac yesterday! Safe travels to all the competitors! #LakeshoreLifestyle #CYCRTM...
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Another great Chicago-Mackinac Race! An excellent team again on IY11.98 Rosa Del Mare. Light and downwind conditions for the race, quite the change from last years thunderstorms and 40 knot winds. It was a drag race from the start, the top 4 boats in our section finished within a few miles of each other while the 12 others behind finished several hours later. Lots of action on the Yellowbrick tracker to check out! We placed 19th out of 104 boats in our division. A total of 243 boats raced this year.
Mackinac Island was again the perfect destination, and of course the party, the last great regatta party in the US, was just epic. Thanks Tom and Rose for another great time on the Lake!
Congrats to IY9.98 Das Boot for placing 5th in the division and 2nd in section!
Congrats to Justin and DWY broker Ted Lockwood for winning the double handed division!
Looking forward to next years Mac!
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#cycrtm david_walters_yachts italia_yachts_usa italiayachts
Another great Chicago-Mackinac Race! An excellent team again on IY11.98 Rosa Del Mare. Light and downwind conditions for the race, quite the change from last years thunderstorms and 40 knot winds. It was a drag race from the start, the top 4 boats in our section finished within a few miles of each other while the 12 others behind finished several hours later. Lots of action on the Yellowbrick tracker to check out! We placed 19th out of 104 boats in our division. A total of 243 boats raced this year. Mackinac Island was again the perfect destination, and of course the party, the last great regatta party in the US, was just epic. Thanks Tom and Rose for another great time on the Lake! Congrats to IY9.98 Das Boot for placing 5th in the division and 2nd in section! Congrats to Justin and DWY broker Ted Lockwood for winning the double handed division! Looking forward to next years Mac! racetomackinac #cycrtm david_walters_yachts italia_yachts_usa italiayachts...
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We don’t always win the race, but we ALWAYS win the party…. #cycrtm
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
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...
Congratulations to the crews who have crossed the finish line of the 112th Chicago Yacht Club racetomackinac. Welcome to #PureMichigan!
📷: greendrinks #CYCRTM #LakeMichigan #LakeHuron #sailing #summer #MyMackinac #OnePureMichigan
Congratulations to the crews who have crossed the finish line of the 112th Chicago Yacht Club racetomackinac. Welcome to #PureMichigan! 📷: greendrinks #CYCRTM #LakeMichigan #LakeHuron #sailing #summer #MyMackinac #OnePureMichigan...
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And they're off! Pretty cool to watch the Race to Mackinac kick-off from #AshoreThing at the east end of Navy Pier.
The bonus was getting on top of the East End Ballroom to shoot it // #cycrtm #Chitecture
And they're off! Pretty cool to watch the Race to Mackinac kick-off from #AshoreThing at the east end of Navy Pier. The bonus was getting on top of the East End Ballroom to shoot it // #cycrtm #Chitecture...
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Rough Waters. This afternoon on Lake Michigan for the Race To Mackinac