Mac Race turns into slow-motion thriller as light winds plague sailors trying to reach Mackinac Island

Mac Race turns into slow-motion thriller as light winds plague sailors trying to reach Mackinac Island

LAKE MICHIGAN - The Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac kicked off with strong winds for the cruising division on Friday, and a stormy start for the racing division boats on Saturday.

Slow and steady in the 2025 Race to Mackinac

Overnight and into the morning, the 285 sailboats racing in the 116th Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac presented by Wintrust are making steady progress up Lake Michigan.