History
The first race was run in 1898, with the sloop Vanenna winning against four boats. The 100th Running was completed in July 2008. The 104th Running will commence on July 21, 2012. As of June 25, 2012, 344 boats are entered in the race, with an estimated 3500 people competing,
The Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac Race is often confused with the Port Huron to Mackinac Boat Race. They were held on the same weekend until 1939, when both clubs agreed to alternate the date of their Mackinac races, scheduling them a week apart.
The 103rd running of the Race began on July 16, 2011. 361 boats were entered in the race. Two sailors died in the 2011 race when WingNuts (berthed in Saginaw, Michigan) capsized in 75 mile per hour winds.
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