Chicago Yacht Club Race To Mackinac

Chicago Yacht Club Race To Mackinac The largest annual offshore race in the world.
333 miles from Chicago → Mackinac Island
Since 1898
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At 333 miles (289.4 nautical miles), the Race to Mackinac is the oldest annual freshwater distance race in the world. 'The Mac' starts at the Chicago Lighthouse, just off Navy Pier and continues to Mackinac Island. In 2021, the cruising division starts July 16, and the racing divisions July 17. The Mac is widely considered a bucket-list race and has featured world class racers such as Ted Turner;

Steve Fawcett; Roy Disney and Larry Ellison, as well as thousands of amateur racers from throughout the US and the world. ALL TIME-SENSITIVE OR RACE-RELATED COMMUNICATIONS SHOULD BE SENT TO [email protected]. We cannot reply to time-sensitive Facebook posts or posts with race-related questions from competitors here.

08/31/2026

333 miles. Older than the Super Bowl and the NBA. The largest annual offshore race in the world.

If you haven’t watched the full video by PlanetSail yet, now’s a great time.

🎥 https://youtu.be/Y7HJtbsH6-E?si=2SeduZl5UJv3F4le

“The world’s biggest annual offshore race… is on a lake.”In July, we welcomed sailing journalist Matt Sheahan of Planet ...
08/27/2026

“The world’s biggest annual offshore race… is on a lake.”

In July, we welcomed sailing journalist Matt Sheahan of Planet Sail to experience the 117th Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac presented by Wintrust firsthand.

From the scale of the fleet to the challenge of 333 miles of offshore racing on Lake Michigan, PlanetSail’s new video takes a fresh look at what makes the Mac Race so special.

Watch 📽

The Chicago–Mackinac is a 330-mile offshore sailing race across Lak...

Hands up for 333 miles conquered. 🙌As July comes to a close, we’re still celebrating the sailors, teams and unforgettabl...
07/29/2026

Hands up for 333 miles conquered. 🙌

As July comes to a close, we’re still celebrating the sailors, teams and unforgettable moments that made the 2026 Race to Mackinac one to remember.

Congratulations again to every competitor who took on Lake Michigan for the 117th edition of the race.

07/22/2026

What does 333 miles of Lake Michigan feel like the first time?

We caught up with first-time Race to Mackinac sailors just after they arrived on Mackinac Island—tired, exhilarated and already talking about doing it again.

Hear their first impressions, fresh from the finish.

This is what winning the Mackinac Cup looks like. 🏆The crew of the J/99 Rambler brought plenty of energy to the awards a...
07/17/2026

This is what winning the Mackinac Cup looks like. 🏆

The crew of the J/99 Rambler brought plenty of energy to the awards after claiming the overall title for the Mackinac Cup Division—and clearly weren’t holding anything back.

Congratulations on a huge win and an even bigger celebration!

👉 Full 2026 Results: https://bit.ly/3QQ8NIw

07/16/2026

Boom down. Disco up. 🪩

The GL52 Legacy making the most of an unexpected Race to Mackinac plot twist this past Sunday.

Congratulations to every competitor who completed the 117th Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac presented by Wintrust!Fr...
07/15/2026

Congratulations to every competitor who completed the 117th Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac presented by Wintrust!

From shifting winds and hard-earned miles to an unforgettable finish at Mackinac Island, this year’s race demanded resilience from every team. Time to celebrate!

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