A Grand Finale: Fireworks Display to Cap 2025 Race to Mackinac

A Grand Finale: Fireworks Display to Cap 2025 Race to Mackinac

Fireworks presented by Storm Trysail Foundation to celebrate safety, seamanship, and community

CHICAGO, July 13, 2025 – The Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac presented by Wintrust together with the Storm Trysail Foundation is thrilled to invite competitors, families, friends, and the general public to a celebratory fireworks display at Mackinac Island State Harbor on Tuesday, July 22 at 9:45 PM EDT.

Race to Mackinac debuts new “Skyline Sprint” course for CYC’s 150th anniversary

Race to Mackinac debuts new “Skyline Sprint” course for CYC’s 150th anniversary

Fleet to race five miles along Chicago’s lakefront for unprecedented public viewing

CHICAGO, April 9, 2025 – The Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac presented by Wintrust today introduced an exciting new course for the 2025 race, celebrating the Club’s 150th Anniversary by offering fans and the public unprecedented viewing opportunities as the fleet races close to shore.

Overnight storms impact Race to Mackinac fleet

Overnight storms impact Race to Mackinac fleet

CHICAGO, July 14, 2024 – During last night’s storms, three of the larger boats in the Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac’s Racing Division reported dismasting:  Sagamore, Farr STP 65 owned by Tone and Laura Martin; Usual Suspects, a TP 52 owned Eric Wynsma; and Sapphire, an Arcona 435 owned by Robert Radway. No injuries were reported on board and all three are safely in port or motoring to port.