Reminder of the new crew waiver procedures

It's not too late to request an inviation

Bus back tickets are now available for purchase.

Entry deadline for the Mac is June 7

Two weeks to entry deadline

Yellowbrick tracking is back, and it's on us

Materials from the April 20 Safety at Sea seminar are available on our website.

Safety at Sea

Returning Skippers - invites sent 2/10/13

Invitations issued for 105th Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac

Version 2 of MSRs published

The Notice of Race and Mac Safety Regs for 2013 have been published to the Mac website

First letter of 2013

Please join us for the kick off of the 105th CYC Race to Mackinac, the Pink Pony Party!

Winners of the 2012 West Marine Photo Contest

Information on West Marine Photo Contest

You are invited to attend the 2012 Mac Awards Dinner

Winners announced for the Mackinac Cup, Mackinac Trophy, Doublehanded, Multihull and Cruising Divisions.

A building southwesterly breeze provided postcard-perfect finishes for the fleet; Race celebrations are underway on Mackinac Island.

At 6:30 a.m. CDT, approximately 60 of the 326 boats entered, have completed the race.

Light air stalls forward progress much of today; By 9 p.m. EDT, breeze slowly filling from the south helped to cluster the majority of the fleets between Big Sable Point and Beaver Island. UPDATE CURRENT AS OF 8:30 p.m. EDT

From-the water and the shores, here's a snapshot of what's happening via Twitter. Enjoy!

Update on weather conditions and the fleet as they make their way along the Michigan shoreline.

Overnight update on the cruising fleet, and it's go time in Chicago for the racing fleet!

The Cruising division set sail at approximately 3 p.m. Friday. Read on to check out Racing Division updates and what's planned for onshore and online tomorrow.

Welcome to Chicago!

Three ways for Racers to share the Mac with their family and friends ashore.

Yellowbrick Tracking is live. Plus, stay tuned to Social Media for live commentary during the Race.

Amendment One to Sailing Instructions

Not all the fun occurs on the water! We have a wide variety of activities on land both in Chicago and on the Island!

104th Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac- Tracking Update

Options for getting back to Chicago after the Race

31 days out! There are several deadlines and other matters skippers need to address.

100 day update

Update on Registrations for the Race

Race registration off to a great start, expected to sell out

2012 Race to Mackinac is Open

2012 CYC Race to Mackinac NOR and MSRs released

We Hope to see you at the Pink Pony Party & Strictly Sail 2012!

Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac selects YellowBrick Tracking for the 104th Running

Info on activities during Strictly Sail

Pink Pony Party

Summary of proposed changes for the 104th

Trophies awarded at 103rd RTM Awards

Welcome to the 104th CYC Race to Mackinac!

Mac Awards Dinner Information

Winners of Point Betsie and Clark-DeRoy Trophies Announced

Results from 2011

Preliminary Winners

Independent Review Panel Named

Statement

I thought I’d give a few updates and shout-outs as we get closer and closer to Race Day. For those of you looking for photos of your boat taken during the race, we have more than 10 photographers shooting pix this year. There’s a flyer in the Skipper’s Bag and we’ll have more information after the race on how you can check out their wares, or click here. If you need a room, Grand Hotel has rooms and a great deal. $299/night, up to four in a room, and no minimum number of nights required. Incl​

Mac Week Parties Party – Party - Party! Wednesday July 13th Family Night - Monroe Station Parking Lot Activities are free. Many fun things for the kids to do - gutter sailboat races, Lake Michigan bean bag toss, hula hoops, jump ropes, prizes, goody bags and more. Dinner will be available for purchase. Be sure to make you dinner reservations. Friday July 15th Pre-Race Party – Monroe Station Come one come all! No reservations required. No restrictions on the number of guests. Music provided ​

June 29, 2011 - News Sailors Can Use

The process is much easier to use this year

It looks like Summer may arrive this weekend with any luck. Like you, I am anxious to get out on the water.

We are pleased that you are joining us for the 2011 Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac

We all wear our grungiest clothes to the boatyard at this time of year.

It felt like summer yesterday with a hot wind blowing through the boatyard.

Here’s an update on the 2011 Mac Race

Chicago Yacht Club announced today that the 2011 Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac presented by Veuve Clicquot has reached the 300 entry threshold.

At least not right away!!

Mac Stories Night – The Trophies Speak

Mac Racers

Entries in the 2011 Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac, Presented by Veuve Clicquot, are now open.

I am pleased to announce that the Notice and Conditions of Race (NOR) for the 2011 Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac, presented by Veuve Clicquot, is now available on our website

Can you believe it? The start of the 2011 Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac is less than 180 days away.

Chicago Yacht Club is proud to share 'The Arrival' - a documentary on the Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac