Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac
The countdown is over. From Chicago start times to Mackinac Island celebrations, here’s how to follow every moment of America’s Offshore Challenge.
The 117th Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac presented by Wintrust begins this week, as hundreds of boats and thousands of sailors prepare to take on the largest annual offshore race in the world.
Whether you’re racing, watching from the Chicago lakefront, following the fleet online, or meeting the sailors on Mackinac Island, here’s how to be part of the action.
Race Week Schedule
Wednesday, July 8
2:00-7:00 p.m. – Registration Check-In
Thursday, July 9
12:00-7:00 p.m. – Registration Check-In
5:30-7:30 p.m. – Warning Gun Party
Friday, July 10
10:00 a.m. – Skippers Meeting (Cruising)
3:00 p.m. – Cruising Division Start
5:00 p.m. – Skippers Meeting (Racing)
6:00-10:00 p.m. – Sailor Send-Off Party
Saturday, July 11
11:00 a.m. – Racing Division Start
Sunday, July 12
5:30-7:30 p.m. – Porch Party at the Grand Hotel
Tuesday, July 14
2:00-5:00 p.m. – Sailors’ Celebration at Mission Point Resort