Race to Mackinac exceeds 300 entries to date

11:35 PM Thu 17 Mar 2011 GMT

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The Race to Mackinac 2011 has surpassed the 300 entry threshold. The race, presented by Veuve Clicquot, is organized by the Chicago Yacht Club. 'We are delighted that interest in our race is once again so strong. As we say on our boat, ?It?s going to be a very busy lake.?' said race chairman Greg Freeman. 2011 marks the 103rd running of 'the Mac,' the world's oldest annual freshwater sailing distance race. The 103rd Race will start off Chicago's lakefront on July 16, 2011. 'We anticipate our third consecutive sellout? said Freeman. Entries are confirmed by responses to invitations for ...

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