This weekend the Chicago Yacht Club and their sponsor Veuve Clicquot will host the 105th Race to Mackinac Island, Michigan. Participation is by invitation only from the Chicago Yacht Club. It is the oldest annual freshwater distance race in the world. The first Mac Race was held in 1898 as an informal race of 5 boats. Last year there were 320 boats and approximately 3,200 crew members in the 2012 Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac.333 statute miles (289.4 nautical miles) from Chicago, starting just off Navy Pier, by the Chicago light house to Mackinac Island, MI
The Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac is an amateur event, so no prize money is awarded. The Section winners will receive a plaque, a flag, and bragging rights for the next year. The overall winners have their names engraved on the permanent trophies that are displayed at Chicago Yacht Club. The race's presenting sponsor, Veuve Clicquot will present etched bottles of champagne for each section and division winner.
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