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Fleet 11 Offshore Championship Event
The first Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac was held in 1898 as an informal race of five boats, and Vanenna won in 51 hours. It was six years later before the second Mac ran in 1904, after which it was then held intermittently until after World War I. Since 1921, the Mac has been a highly-anticipated annual event not only by the Chicago Yacht Club immediate family but is also revered by the extended racing community and by the City of Chicago.
The Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac is a 333 statute mile (289.4 nautical miles) course starting just off Navy Pier and ending at Mackinac Island, Michigan. It is the oldest annual freshwater distance race in the world. The boats cross the finish line between the lighthouse on Round Island and Windermere Point on Mackinac Island. Recently the race has had about 330 yachts of various sizes and sections including a cruising class, multi-hull, double handed, and many one design sections. The race is by invitation only.
Fleet 11 Offshore Championship Event
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The 2026 J/109 North American Championship will be held at New Bedford Yacht Club
Thursday 6 August registration & measurement
Friday 7 August – Sunday 9 August racing
Registration
Notice of Race
Sailing Instructions
Boats Entered
J/109 NA Championship Page on New Bedford YC Website
Measurement Checklist
Schedule Measurement Inspection
Declare Sails for Event
Visitor Information – Moorings, Housing, Food, etc.
Admin Tracking Status for Registered Competitors
One of the largest course-racing events in North America, the Verve Cup Offshore has developed into a world-class regatta attracting many national and international competitors. Annually, this regatta hosts well over 100 yachts to our beautiful Chicago lakefront and skyline.
Fleet 11 Offshore Championship Event
Fleet 11 Nearshore Championship Event
