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At 333 miles (289.4 nautical miles), the Race to Mackinac is the oldest annual freshwater distance race in the world. 'The Mac' starts at the Chicago Lighthouse, just off Navy Pier and continues to Mackinac Island. In 2021, the cruising division starts July 16, and the racing divisions July 17. The Mac is widely considered a bucket-list race and has featured world class racers such as Ted Turner;

Steve Fawcett; Roy Disney and Larry Ellison, as well as thousands of amateur racers from throughout the US and the world. ALL TIME-SENSITIVE OR RACE-RELATED COMMUNICATIONS SHOULD BE SENT TO [email protected]. We cannot reply to time-sensitive Facebook posts or posts with race-related questions from competitors here.

11/21/2024

Registration opens in 12 days and space is limited to 325 boats. Are you ready?

Submit your deposit at 12:00pm CST on December 2 to provisionally secure your entry for the 116th Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac presented by Wintrust!

Full Details: https://cycracetomackinac.com/how-to-enter

11/18/2024

🤔 what do you think? Will Peter Thornton’s “Whitehawk” enter the special edition Mac Race again for 2025?

Registration opens December 2nd!

11/15/2024

🍿 Get your popcorn ready! The full-length recap video of the 115th Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac presented by Wintrust was just released! Relive the entire race from start to finish with beautiful footage featuring previously unseen onboard content! Be sure to share with your friends who asked you all those questions about the race. 👉 Watch the full film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fU_3qVKAAEE

11/14/2024

In 2024, “Maverick” broke Roy E. Disney’s monohull race record that had stood for 22 years! What are the chances it happens again in 2025?

Registration for next year’s special edition of the Race to Mackinac opens December 2nd!!

11/11/2024

🙏 A heartfelt, “thank you” to all the veterans who have served our country, including the many who have competed in the Race to Mackinac! 🇺🇸

11/09/2024

Thinking about entering the Mac Race for the first time? There’s no better time than 2025!

To help offset the costs of getting your boat “race ready”, first time entries are eligible to save $150 on their entry fee in celebration of Chicago Yacht Club’s 150th Anniversary. Visit cycracetomackinac.com for more details. Registration opens December 2nd!

11/07/2024

🎉 : The celebrations on Mackinac Island next summer will be a bit more “bright” than usual as we celebrate Chicago Yacht Club’s 150th Anniversary!

Registration opens Dec. 2 for this special edition of the Mac Race

10/28/2024

🍁 Magical Mackinac Island reminding us all why it’s a destination like no other on this very October day. We can’t wait to be back in 2025.

Reminder: Registration opens for the 116th Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac presented by Wintrust on December 2 at 12:00 p.m. CST!

10/24/2024

: We're going big for Chicago Yacht Club's 150th Anniversary next year. 💪

Full Details 👉 https://bit.ly/Special-Edition-MacRace

10/23/2024

📆 Get ready! A special edition of the Race to Mackinac in honor of Chicago Yacht Club's 150th Anniversary is announced for next year! Registration opens December 2 at 12:00 p.m. CST and space is limited.

Full Details➡️ https://bit.ly/Special-Edition-MacRace

10/16/2024

When you start the Mac Race, there’s no shortage of Chicago landmarks you’ll pass by! If you had to pick one, which is your favorite? 🤔

10/10/2024

…and then your realize: every kite in this photo SMASHED the monohull race record this year! What a race! 👊

09/24/2024

After 333 miles, the finish line is in sight.

09/22/2024

🍁It's the first day of autumn today! Mackinac Island was just named #2 in the Best Fall Destinations by USA Today?

It's only been a little more than 2 months since the Mac Race and we can't wait to be back. How about you?

09/21/2024

☀️ The sun officially sets on Summer 2024 this weekend…

Only 301 days until the start of the 116th Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac presented by Wintrust. But who’s counting? 😉

09/18/2024

Don't miss your last chance to send us feedback on the Race! Whether you're a competitor or a fan, we'd love to hear from you as we begin planning the next edition of .

Click Here 👉 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VK3BDPP

09/17/2024

The Chicago Yacht Club is honored to host the National Sailing Hall of Fame Induction Weekend 2024 on October 4-5.

The weekend is not to be missed with an America's Cup panel discussion as well as a cocktail and dinner reception at Monroe Station in addition to the induction ceremony.

Tickets are available at the link below. Join us as Chicago welcomes the national sailing community!

Tickets ➡️ https://thesailingmuseum.org/events/induction-2024/

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Chicago Yacht Club 400 E Monroe Street
Chicago, IL
60603

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http://www.cycracetomackinac.com/

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Recap: 2024 Mac Race

👻 Happy Halloween from the Race to Mackinac! #CYCRTM #AmericasOffshoreChallenge

📆 Get ready! A special edition of the Race to Mackinac in honor of Chicago Yacht Club's 150th Anniversary is announced for next year! Registration opens December 2 at 12:00 p.m. CST and space is limited. Full Details➡️ https://bit.ly/Special-Edition-MacRace #CYCRTM #AmericasOffshoreChallenge

✌️ This is your sign to take a moment to relive your favorite Mac Race memory. #CYCRTM #AmericasOffshoreChallenge

👀 Looking back at this year’s 115th Race and the wild conditions that hit the bulk of the fleet during the first night. Multiple teams were dismasted with breathtaking imagery of the electrical storm that ensued. Were you there? How would you describe the storm? #CYCRTM #AmericasOffshoreChallenge

✋ Have you ever seen the Sleeping Bear Dunes THIS close while racing the Mac Race? #CYCRTM #AmericasOffshoreChallenge

…and if so, what’s acceptable race music? 🤔 #cycrtm #americasoffshorechallenge

‼️ Offshore sailors, we encourage you to take a moment and review these lessons learned from a successful nighttime MOB situation during the 115th Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac presented by Wintrust. The success of the recovery highlights the importance of a comprehensive approach to offshore safety including safety training, excellent seamanship, and required MOB beacons. The Race is grateful for the incredible rescue efforts of all involved and hopes this story benefits the broader offshore community. Read the Full Story: https://bit.ly/3y2nC0W #CYCRTM #AmericasOffshoreChallenge

🔊 Race Update: Sunday PM Can you believe it? It's Sunday night and we've got the bulk of the fleet in the northern part of the lake approaching Grey's Reef! This really is an extraordinary race and we're expecting finishes throughout the night and into tomorrow morning in what is surely one of the fastest Mac Races we've ever seen. Race Tracker: https://yb.tl/chicagomac2024 Live Standings: https://bit.ly/3RXoTgs Live Results: https://bit.ly/3zAZDXh Tag/Follow on Social Media: #cycrtm #AmericasOffshoreChallenge

☀️ A beautiful evening in the Straits of Mackinac for a boat race… Race Tracker: https://yb.tl/chicagomac2024 Live Standings: https://bit.ly/3RXoTgs Live Results: https://bit.ly/3zAZDXh Tag/Follow on Social Media: #CYCRTM #AmericasOffshoreChallenge

🔊 Race Update: Sunday AM

🔊 Race Update: Sunday AM Though last night’s storms impacted the fleet, we have a potential 💥 RECORD BREAKING RACE 💥 on our hands! Roy E. Disney’s 2002 monohull race record of 23 hours, 30 minutes, 34 seconds set onboard “Pyewacket” is within striking distance by several teams at the front of the fleet! Race Tracker: https://yb.tl/chicagomac2024 Live Standings: https://bit.ly/3RXoTgs Live Results: https://bit.ly/3zAZDXh Tag/Follow on Social Media: #CYCRTM #AmericasOffshoreChallenge

🔊 Race Update: Saturday PM

🔊 Race Update: Saturday PM The Racing Division continues to accelerate and we’re now seeing mid-teen speeds from the faster boats which are now nearly catching the Cruising Division! Look for sustained boat speeds overnight…this is the fast race that was forecast! Race Tracker: https://yb.tl/chicagomac2024 Live Standings: https://bit.ly/3RXoTgs Live Results: https://bit.ly/3zAZDXh Tag/Follow on Social Media: #CYCRTM #AmericasOffshoreChallenge

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The Chicago Yacht Club Race to MackinacⓇ is one of the world’s most prestigious annual offshore regattas, drawing top-notch sailing talent from around America and the World. Known as ‘The Mac’ to everyone in the region, the ultimate test of Great Lakes navigation starts each July just off Chicago’s famous Navy Pier. Passing through some of the most beautiful coastal waters in the world on the 333-mile race route, the fleet faces the storms, reefs, calms, and competition that truly make it #AmericasOffshoreChallenge™.”

From Friday’s starting cannon to the final finish just on the other side of the iconic Mackinac Bridge, fans can follow every racer via the Race Tracker, while keeping tabs on their favorites on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Learn more at www.cycracetomackinac.com.