Racing Division Sets Sail in Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac 2026 - photo © Ian Roman
The Cruising Division, which began yesterday afternoon, is currently passing Big Sable Point, with the first boats predicted to arrive at Mackinac Island on Sunday afternoon.
As the fleets move north, attention now turns to the approaching wind shift and whether the faster Racing Division boats can close the gap on the Cruising Division before the first finishers reach Mackinac Island on Sunday.
How teams anticipate and manage that transition could play a decisive role in determining who reaches the podium. Race fans can follow every move through the virtual race tracker.
HOW TO WATCH: Live Race Tracking and CYCRTM social media
Fans will be able to follow both the cruising and racing fleets via YB Tracking here. Each boat is equipped with a satellite tracker that sends GPS information (location, speed, and direction) every 15 minutes and displays the location and track on the race course.
For more information, visit www.cycracetomackinac.com
Racing Division Sets Sail in Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac 2026 – photo © Ian Roman
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