It's been a race that will be remembered as “one for the books.” The 113th Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac presented by Wintrust officially. finished today with the Sailors Celebration, hosted for the first time on the great lawn of Mission Point Resort. 

And while this year’s race didn’t break any official records other than the number of Lake Michigan lightning strikes during Saturday night’s storms, it was one of the overall fastest races in recent years. By the time the Grand Hotel Porch Party ended Sunday evening, nearly all of the 33 boats in the Cruising Division had finished; and half of the turbo boats in Section 1 were drying out their gear. 

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This year's Mac Race is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in years. Read on to find out why. 

Cruisers and Racers,

The Skippers Meetings and Weather Briefings video for the Cruising and Racing Divisions are available for replay along with the Weather Briefing Report. Sail fast, sail safe! See you on the Island.

It’s official. We have less than one week to go until the 113th Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac presented by Wintrust. 

For Race veterans and newcomers alike, this is a special moment. The planning is done. The crew is ready. Last minute preparations are underway. We’re all glued to the weather forecast. The anticipation is mounting, and the water is calling.