JUNE LETTER FROM THE RACE CHAIR

Posted Jun 04, 2023

We are looking forward to welcoming over 250 boats to Chicago this July. As many of you are readying your boats, celebrating the warmer weather and the opening of the Harbors - I wanted to remind you that a few key deadlines are fast approaching for the 114th Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac presented by Wintrust. 

• June 15 - Late Entry Deadline
• July 1 - Entry Deadline for the Team Challenge for the Point Betsie Trophy 

As always, if you have any questions regarding your entry, or need assistance navigating the Race to Mac admin portal, please reach out to regattamanager@cycracetomackinac.com. 

We are very excited to announce that Harken, PredictWind and Team One Newport are returning as sponsors for this year’s race. We are also very happy to welcome Noble Oak as the official bourbon of the 114th Race to Mackinac. 

THE RACE STORE IS OPEN

Team One Newport is ready to outfit your crew for the 114th Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac presented by Wintrust. Visit the Mac Gear Store today and order your customizable gear. 

SHORE BAG DELIVERY SERVICE 

As an exclusive benefit of membership, Chicago Yacht Club will transport one airline carry-on size shore bag from the Chicago Yacht Club's Monroe Station to Mackinac Island for each member at no cost.

Members can check one additional bag for $25.

Non-Members can check one bag at $35.

All persons checking bags must be race participants. 

Visit the CYCRTM website for more information and to make your reservation. 

RETURN FROM MAC BUS

The Chicago Yacht Club has partnered with Windy City Transportation to take weary sailors from Mackinaw City to Chicago after the race and festivities. The motor coaches are comfortable, air conditioned and stocked with a supply of refreshments for your trip back to Chicago.

All coaches will return to the Chicago Yacht Club's Monroe Station only. There are no coaches returning to Belmont Station. The buses will make no personal stops other than one scheduled stop for lunch and a restroom break.

Wednesday, July 26, four buses will depart from the Star Line dock in Mackinaw City at 10 a.m. A later bus will depart from the same locale at 2 p.m. 

 Visit the CYCRTM website for more information & to make your reservation. 

Team Challenge for the Point Betsie Trophy 

Reminder: Applications are now open for the Team Challenge for the Point Betsie Trophy. In order to   compete, teams of three monohull boats join together to race against other three-boat teams. The team of boats with the best combined percentage placement in their divisions will prevail. To be eligible, teams must be formed from boats racing in at least two of the three monohull divisions and may have no more than one cruising division boat. Additionally, a boat may only participate on one team. Completed applications are due no later than July 1st.