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Sailors will make their way from Chicago to Mackinac Island on Saturday morning.
The racing division of the Race to Mackinac takes off from Monroe Harbor. The first sailors are set to begin their journey at 9 a.m.
The race, spanning over 300 miles into Michigan, brings sailors from all over the world to compete. The event is considered the longest annual freshwater sailing race in the world.
The Race to Mackinac is now on its 117th year and is the Chicago Yacht Club's signature sailing event. This year, there are 2,000 sailors competing on 252 boats total.
The race's unpredictable weather and shifting winds on Lake Michigan serve as a challenge for sailors. The event goes on, rain or shine.
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The racing division of the Race to Mackinac takes off from Monroe Harbor. The first sailors are set to begin their journey at 9 a.m.
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The race, spanning over 300 miles into Michigan, brings sailors from all over the world to compete. The event is considered the longest annual freshwater sailing race in the world.
The Race to Mackinac is now on its 117th year and is the Chicago Yacht Club's signature sailing event. This year, there are 2,000 sailors competing on 252 boats total.
The race's unpredictable weather and shifting winds on Lake Michigan serve as a challenge for sailors. The event goes on, rain or shine.
Continue reading...
