Sailors from Maine to Hong Kong to sail the 333 mile 'Mac' race



8:31 PM Mon 19 Jul 2010 GMT
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Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac. Sailors from 15 different U.S. states as well as Ontario, Switzerland, and as far off as Hong Kong, are preparing for the race of a lifetime - the 333 mile Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac, presented by Veuve Clicquot. The Mac, as it is affectionately known, kicks off July 24th, 2010 with 3,000 sailors competing in this world-class sporting event. Although The Mac remains primarily an amateur event, this race has a proven track record of attracting some of the finest sailing talent in the sport. Joining the fleet this year from the ...


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by Christie Denson




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