Chicago Yacht Club Race To Mackinac

Chicago Yacht Club Race To Mackinac The Chicago Yacht Club Race to MackinacⓇ presented by Wintrust is ™
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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.

We’re not the only ones celebrating our 150th anniversary…👉 On March 3, 1875, President Ulysses S. Grant created Mackina...
03/04/2025

We’re not the only ones celebrating our 150th anniversary…👉 On March 3, 1875, President Ulysses S. Grant created Mackinac National Park!

It was America’s second national park, coming three years after Yellowstone. In 1895, the park was transferred to the state of Michigan, becoming “Mackinac Island State Park,” Michigan’s first state park.

🤨 How’s your Race to Mackinac prep going?Official Logistics Partner Larsen Marine Service is ready to help with special ...
02/28/2025

🤨 How’s your Race to Mackinac prep going?

Official Logistics Partner Larsen Marine Service is ready to help with special discounts for race participants in honor of the 150th Anniversary of Chicago Yacht Club. From vessel offloading to rigging services and much more, we recommend that you utilize Larsen Marine as you prepare for the upcoming special edition of the Race!

Who do we ❤ the most? All of you! The competitors, families and fans of the Race to Mackinac are the best in the world! ...
02/14/2025

Who do we ❤ the most? All of you! The competitors, families and fans of the Race to Mackinac are the best in the world! Happy Valentine's Day!

👉 We're excited to welcome Larsen Marine Service as the official logistics partner of the 116th Race to Mackinac!The add...
02/14/2025

👉 We're excited to welcome Larsen Marine Service as the official logistics partner of the 116th Race to Mackinac!

The addition of Larsen Marine – one of the largest full-service, deep-water marinas on the western shore of Lake Michigan – significantly expands the Race’s logistics offerings in support of the 320 current entries, the largest race in recent memory.

Larsen Marine will be able to provide competitors many services including:

➡ Offering discounted services, parts, and supplies to all race participants
➡ Vessel offloading, keel installation, rigging services, and bottom washes
➡ Help competitors arrange transportation of their boat to Chicago as needed
➡ Much, much more!

Read the full announcement here: https://www.cycracetomackinac.com/news/article/larsen-marine-named-official-logistics-partner-of-116th-race-to-mackinac

It's time to play name that Mac Race landmark! Who knows it and who's been there? ✋
02/12/2025

It's time to play name that Mac Race landmark! Who knows it and who's been there? ✋

👀 Looking back at pics from the 2019 finish at Mackinac Island! Who was there? Who has a story to tell?
02/10/2025

👀 Looking back at pics from the 2019 finish at Mackinac Island! Who was there? Who has a story to tell?

👀 Looking back at the Cruising Division start in 2018. Who was there and has a story to tell?
01/28/2025

👀 Looking back at the Cruising Division start in 2018. Who was there and has a story to tell?

Swipe ➡️ for life in color.
01/22/2025

Swipe ➡️ for life in color.

Number 4️⃣ on our top-five most memorable moments of 2024: A strong line of storms struck the fleet on the evening of Sa...
12/29/2024

Number 4️⃣ on our top-five most memorable moments of 2024: A strong line of storms struck the fleet on the evening of Saturday, July 13 resulting in several dismissing and retirements. A harrowing, successful man overboard rescue was also performed by the team aboard “Madcap”.

🎄 We're wishing for more trips to this special place in the New Year! Happy holidays to you and yours from all of us at ...
12/25/2024

🎄 We're wishing for more trips to this special place in the New Year! Happy holidays to you and yours from all of us at the Race to Mackinac.

In just 2️⃣ weeks over 300 boats have entered the special edition 2025 Mac Race celebrating Chicago Yacht Club’s 150th A...
12/17/2024

In just 2️⃣ weeks over 300 boats have entered the special edition 2025 Mac Race celebrating Chicago Yacht Club’s 150th Anniversary! Less than 25 slots left, are you in?

In just 1️⃣ week 288 boats have already entered the 116th Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac presented by Wintrust! Can...
12/10/2024

In just 1️⃣ week 288 boats have already entered the 116th Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac presented by Wintrust! Can you believe it!?

Only 37 spots left. Are you in?

Time to celebrate! Only☝️more day until registration opens for the 2025 Mac Race!Space is limited to 325 entries for thi...
12/01/2024

Time to celebrate! Only☝️more day until registration opens for the 2025 Mac Race!

Space is limited to 325 entries for this “special edition” of the Race celebrating Chicago Yacht Club’s 150th Anniversary. Grab your spot tomorrow at 12:00 p.m. CST at cycracetomackinac.com!

💪 You no longer need an invitation to join this lineup.When registration opens December 2 for our “special edition” 2025...
11/25/2024

💪 You no longer need an invitation to join this lineup.

When registration opens December 2 for our “special edition” 2025 Mac Race, all are welcome to enter the Race - providing your boat meets safety requirements and you pay a 25% non-refundable deposit on your entry fee.

We’d love to see you at the start next year for the race of a lifetime!

Registration opens in 12 days and space is limited to 325 boats. Are you ready?Submit your deposit at 12:00pm CST on Dec...
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

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

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

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👉 Do you still need to enter? There’s only 6 slots left and early-bird entry fee pricing ends March 1st! #cycrtm

😂 Finish line in sight. Time to wake the skipper. #cycrtm

❤️ When you realize the journey was the destination. #cycrtm

Just patiently watching as we creep closer to 300 entries for the 2025 Mac Race! #CYCRTM

👉 It’s been less than a week and the race is already 83% sold out! Are you in? #CYCRTM

👉 Get your crew together…next Monday, Dec. 2 at 12:00 p.m. CST registration opens for the special edition 2025 Mac Race!! #cycrtm #americasoffshorechallenge

Recap: 2024 Mac Race
Recap: 2024 Mac Race

🍿 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

👻 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

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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.