Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac

Name: Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac
Start: 2026-07-11
End: 2026-07-14
Location: Chicago → Mackinac Island

2026-07-11 → 2026-07-14

Timezone: America/Chicago

Chicago → Mackinac Island

Chicago, IL

For your boat day

Race days sharpen crew skills and local water sense — bring the Safety hub habits with you.

The Mac — Great Lakes classic. Pair with Safety at Sea and cold-water prep.

Confirm — then cast off

Check dates and tickets on the official site. Boat Day links out only — we never sell tickets. Owners free forever.

Official organizer links only — no Boat Day checkout.

Boat showTicketed / paid (offsite)Dates approximateDemo

2026-01-14 → 2026-01-18

McCormick Place

Great Lakes indoor boat & RV show — cabin fever cure and spring commissioning inspiration.

Boat day: Walk the docks with a short list — gear and models that clear next season’s cast-off, not impulse carts.

RegattaTicketed / paid (offsite)Dates approximateDemo

2026-02-13 → 2026-02-15

St. Petersburg, FL

Circuit stop on Tampa Bay — great spectator boat days too.

Boat day: Race days sharpen crew skills and local water sense — bring the Safety hub habits with you.

Safety courseTicketed / paid (offsite)Dates uncertainDemo

2026-03-07

Chicago area — America's Boating Club / USPS local squadron

Public boating safety education template for Chicago. Exact classroom/online dates set by local squadrons — always register on the official site.

Boat day: Competence shrinks pre-departure doubt. A short course today multiplies the days you actually go.

Safety courseFreeDates uncertainDemo

2026-03-14

Chicago flotilla classroom / online

Auxiliary public education offering near Chicago. Find live classes via the official Auxiliary education finder.

Boat day: Competence shrinks pre-departure doubt. A short course today multiplies the days you actually go.

Sense

Safety before on-water days; Give back when cleanups call; Find them online · their sites · ≠ founding.