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THE RACE STARTS JULY 23, 2016. WWW.CHICAGOYACHTCLUB.ORG The Race to Mackinac is about the journey as much as the destination. More than 325 boats carrying 3,000 sailors annually depart on a 333 mile adventure to Mackinac Island, Michigan. The fi rst night falls and crews develop tactics for staying alert, whether it's through song, weather forecasting or storytelling. They huddle together on the rail for warmth in the darkness with only the stars and periodic beams of fl ashlight to light their way. Dawn is when sailors remember just how large Lake Michigan is – they're surrounded by the competition or all alone. A dozen sets of weary eyes perk up collectively – bodies that had been sleeping below deck rise up. The Mackinac Bridge is on the horizon; the fi nish line is within reach. Wish the sailors good luck and wave farewell as the boats parade past Navy Pier before the start of the race on Saturday, July 23.