Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac
The countdown is on for the 116th Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac presented by Wintrust. Below is the full schedule of events leading up to the Cruising Division start on Friday, July 18 and the Racing Division start on Saturday, July 19.
All week long, we’ll be sharing updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and race coverage on our social channels—so be sure to follow along on Facebook and Instagram. And once the fleet sets off, track their journey to Mackinac Island in real time on YB Tracking by clicking here.
Schedule of Events:
Wednesday, July 16
Mac Race Store Opens
Pre-Race Sign-In (All-Divisions): 3:00–7:00 PM
Thursday, July 17
Pre-Race Sign-In (All-Divisions): 12:00–7:00 PM
Warning Gun Party: 6:30–8:30 PM
Friday, July 18
Skippers Meeting (Cruising Division): 9:00–10:00 AM
Pre-Race Sign-in (Cruising Division): 10:00–11:00 AM
Pre-Race Sign-in (Racing Division): 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
Cruising Division Start: 3:00–4:00 PM
Skippers Meeting (Racing Division): 5:00–6:00 PM
Sailors Send-Off Party: 6:00–10:00 PM
Saturday, July 19
Parade of Boats (Navy Pier): 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Racing Division Start: 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Sunday, July 20
Porch Party (Grand Hotel): 5:30–7:30 PM EDT
Tuesday, July 22
First-Timers Brunch (Mission Point Resort): 11:00 AM–1:00 PM EDT
Sailors’ Celebration (Mission Point Resort): 2:00–5:00 PM EDT
Fireworks (Mackinac Island State Harbor): 9:45–10:15 PM EDT
