Mackinac Race

Well, the party’s over.  Mission Point’s been cleaned up, the boats have all left the docks, the band went back to Indiana, and the vast amounts of premium Bell’s Beer have been delightfully consumed by an enthusiastic crown of sail fans.  After a  gala party on the Mission Resort’s front lawn where flags were awarded, [...]

This is coming to you direct from the back bench of an inflatable speed demon currently drifting around the Bell’s Beer finish line marker buoy.  Yes indeed, I am only one mere wave away from losing this whole project just as soon as Lake Michigan decides to swallow up this iPad the next time we [...]

So yeah, we stayed up too late last night.  I practically had to crowbar myself out of bed this morning, but duty calls!  Without missing a beat, it was off to the St. Clair community College Center to report with all the boat captains for the weather briefing.  Race chairman Mr. Charlie Elmer began the [...]

Bayview Mackinac Race will begin on Saturday, July 23 – recognized as one of the most challenging freshwater boat races in the world. Join the excitement of the Port Huron to Mackinac Race as boat racers sail Michigan’s Great Lakes to reach their final destination, Mackinac Island. Celebrate the start of the race in Port Huron. Then follow the course of the Port [...]