July 3, 2012 - The Pink Pony Fourth of July Sailboat Race
This annual event sponsored by the Pink Pony and Chippewa Hotel, is open to all sailboats. This is a fun, family event with prizes awarded to each participating boat. There is no entry fee. An awards party following the race is held on the outside deck of the Pink Pony.
Bayview and Chicago Races
Starts July 14, 2012
Starts July 21, 2012
Mackinac Island 2012 Round the Island Race - July 18, 2012
July 19–21, 2012 - Mackinac Island to Manitoulin Island International Yacht Race
The 9th Annual MacMan Race starts off Mackinac Island on Thursday, July 19th. The first leg of the MacMan Challenge takes racers to Gore Bay. There is an overnight layover in Gore Bay, with dinner and awards for the first leg. The final leg of the race to Little Current will take place on July 21. Both communities provide a plenty of warm hospitality, parties and a fun racing venue. The post-race event and awards take place on Saturday, July 21, hosted by Little Current Yacht Club. From here, you can leisurely cruise back through the picturesque North Channel of Canada. To learn more, go to www.lcyc.ca
September 4, 2011 - Horns Bar Labor Day Regatta
The annual Horns Bar Labor Day Regatta takes racers through the round the island course. It is a fun event open to sailboats of all classes. There is no entry fee. The awards ceremony and party will be held following the race at Mackinac Island Yacht Club courtesy of Horns Bar and Yankee Rebel Restaurant.
2011 Races
Saturday, September 3, 2011: Horns Bar Labor Day Regatta
The 2011 Horns Bar Labor Day Regatta was a huge success, with a real test of sailing skills provided by a wide range of wind and sea conditions. It was a fun race for all involved. Skipper Sam Kovalak and his crew of "Saint Barbara" clearly finished in first place by a beating the fleet by over an hour. Second place went to Robert Bemben and his boat "Jib Dance". Third place went to Mark Neumann in "Family Dock". An outstanding Race Party and Awards Ceremony was held at Mackinac Island Yacht Club following the race, sponsored by Steve and Patti Ann Moskwa of Horns Bar and Mackinac Island Yacht Club. See the race results:
July 3, 2011: The Pink Pony Fourth of July Regatta
Tawas City resident Leonard Field's Outrageous wins the Annual 4th of July Regatta with an adjusted time of one hour, five minutes and 45 seconds.
Mackinac Island resident Sam Kovalac and his Saint Barbara was close behind and took second place with an adjusted time of one hour, seven minutes and 40 seconds. Another Mackinac Island resident, Greg Steimel, took third place with an adjusted time of one hour, 16 minutes and 10 seconds.
Two boats tied for third place having an exact adjusted time of one hour, 21 minutes and 55 seconds: Wild Honey captained by former Mackinac Island Yach Club Comodore Dave Rowe and Windermere, captained by Mackinac Island resident Mark Chambers.
Fifth place was taken by Brandon Lawson with Hot Sheet and sixth was taken by Jeff Steiner with Sunshine. Steve Murray and Annie B took seventh place.
Although he had a shot at first place, Matt Myers and Bobsled were disqualified for not crossing the finish line in the correct manner.
The race was sponsored by the Pink Pony Bar and Grill and the MIYC.
July 20, 2011: Round the Island Race
Mackinac Island Yacht Club will be hosting the Fourth Annual Round The Island Race. The first start will be at 1:00 PM. This race will be a fun event open to all boats. Boats may sail either all out or jib and main. Afterward, please join us at Windermere Point for the Awards Ceremony, food, drinks and lots of fun, camaraderie, and stories. Awards will include brag flags and trophies for class winners. The Madigan Trophy will be presented to the first overall monohull. The race is sponsored and supported by Mackinac Island businesses and merchants. The entry fee of $60 will cover race registration, the family and crew party on Windermere Point, and free dockage on Wednesday night, courtesy of Arnold Transit.
July 21-23, 2011: Mackinac Island to Manitoulin Island International Yacht Race:
The 8th Annual Mackinac to Manitoulin Race starts off Mackinac Island on Thursday, July 21. The first leg of the MacMan Challenge takes racers to Gore Bay. There is an overnight layover in Gore Bay, with dinner and awards for the first leg. The final short leg of the race to Little Current will take place on July 23.
Both communities provide a great deal of warm hospitality, parties and a fun racing venue. Enjoy the post-race party on Saturday, July 23, hosted by Little Current Yacht Club. From here, you can leisurely cruise back through the picturesque North Channel of Canada and Manitoulin Island. To learn more go to www.lcyc.ca.
