You can find the full list of this year’s safety requirements (CMSR) HERE.

Yes. All entries must satisfy all safety requirements. These requirements have been developed according to national and international standards for offshore racing as well as 115 years of racing to Mackinac Island on Lake Michigan.

All monohulls require a valid ORC Club (ORCc) or ORC International (ORCi) certificate with a minimum stability index of 103.

Boats with moveable ballast, or certificate holders without a published stability index may provide other acceptable means of compliance per U.S. Sailing Offshore Special Regulations (OSR) Appendix K to be reviewed by the selections committee.

Only you can determine the answer to this question. However, we can say that these skills are honed over time and the race will provide several opportunities to learn about meteorology and navigation in the months leading up to the race. If you are still unsure, please contact the race and we can advise on additional skill development opportunities.

The Person-in-Charge, Reserve Person-In-Charge, and all minor crew (under age 18) must hold one (or more) of the following Safety at Sea Training Certificates that is valid through the start of the Race:

• US Sailing Offshore Safety at Sea

• US Sailing International Offshore Safety at Sea with Hands-on Training

• Storm Trysail Club Junior Safety at Sea

• An equivalent valid Certificate issued by another World Sailing Member National Authority. (Such certificates to be reviewed by and at the discretion of the Race for compliance.)

In total, at least 50% of a boat’s crew must hold one of the above training certificates. Also, on or before Race Check-in, the PIC will be required to attest completion of safety training for which at least 75% of the crew, including the PIC and RPIC, shall have completed Crew Safety Drills as described in the CMSR.

We recommend at least two (2) members of the crew shall have completed a First Aid and CPR training recognized by US Sailing as meeting World Sailing first aid training requirements for Categories 1 and 2 offshore races.

CLICK HERE to view US Sailing's list of recognized First Aid/CPR training courses

All boats are to be made available for inspection between Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 1000hrs and the start. The Race reserves the right to conduct an inspection of any competitor’s boat at any time. Additionally, boats may be selected and notified for a safety inspection before the Race, in which case the PIC shall promptly contact the Technical Committee to schedule it.

Boats may independently request an inspection to verify their compliance with the safety requirements at registration through the CYC race management portal.