Race Participants' Details
(Alphabetical By Yacht Name)
(Alphabetical By Yacht Name)
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50/50 
Sail #: USA 34433 Type: 1986 X-102 (32.9) Owner: Tom Vigrass & Steve Beeler Home Port: Port Huron, MI Yacht Club: Port Huron Yacht Club Division: Division II - Shore Course - Racing Class: Class H |
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Fifty-50 is the third sailboat owned by Tom Vigrass and Steve Beeler. All of the responsibilities of owning and racing a sailboat have always been shared 50-50. Once finished, Tom will have achieved Grand Ram status.
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Adagio
Sail #: E 5 Type: 1970 Gougeon 35 Trimaran (35) Owner: Alan Gurski Home Port: Bay City, MI Yacht Club: Bay City Yacht Club Division: Division IV - Cove Island - Multihull Class: Class 00 |
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PH -Mac 1999 1st open class, 2000 1st open class, 2002 1st open class, 2006 1st multi-hull to finish and 1st open class. Chicago - Mac 2000 1st to finish and 1st overall, 2002 1st overall, 2006 1st multi-hull to finish, 2016 1st Open Division, 2017 1st Multi-hull to finish, 2017 1st open division, 2018 1st Multi-hull to finish, 2018 1st open division., 2020 1st open Division.
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Advantage
Sail #: USA 35007 Type: 1987 Beneteau First Class 12 (39.1) Owner: John Vermeulen Home Port: West Bloomfield, MI Yacht Club: Detroit Yacht Club Division: Division III - Shore Course - Cruising Class: Class K - Cruiser-Racer |
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Advantage, a Beneteau First Class 12 was built in 1987. She is a cruiser racer and has done numerous races on the Great Lakes, including Chicago Macks, and BYC Port Huron Macks and Mills races on Lake Erie. The boat is well constructed, weathering stormy seas; her crew is well seasoned with a newer generation on board committed to sailing.
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Alacrity
Sail #: USA 22824 Type: 1978 Newick Native 38 (38) Owner: Brian Thorpe Home Port: Northville, MI Yacht Club: Lake Erie Multihulls Division: Division IV - Cove Island - Multihull Class: Class 00 |
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Albacore
Sail #: USA 422 Type: 1946 S&S Pilot 33 (33) Owner: Richard Marsh Home Port: Beverly Hills, MI Yacht Club: Crescent Sail Yacht Club Division: Division II - Shore Course - Racing Class: Class I |
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Albacore is one of the few remaining Detroit built Pilots. This will be her 76th Mackinac - she's missed only two as far as anyone can tell. She's been in the Marsh family for 65 years, with the skipper looking forward to his 59th Mackinac, 1 other current Old Goat on board, and the next generation Marsh's sailing his 23rd and her 16th.
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Alliance
Sail #: USA 5362 Type: 1973 Islander 36 (36) Owner: Scott Krucki Home Port: Wayne, MI Yacht Club: Albatross Yacht Club Division: Division II - Shore Course - Racing Class: Class I |
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Amante 2
Sail #: USA 52774 Type: 1997 Farr 49 (49) Owner: velez Home Port: Saginaw, Michigan Yacht Club: Bay City Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class B |
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Angry Cupcake
Sail #: US 27049 Type: 2000 Corsair 31 (30.83) Owner: Bill Baisden Home Port: Saint Clair Shores, MI Yacht Club: Port Huron Yacht Club/ Eglin Yacht Club Division: Division IV - Cove Island - Multihull Class: Class 00 |
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The Angry Cupcake which is fittingly named after my wife is making another journey to the Great Turtle. The skipper and crew look forward to this adventure. May the wind be plentiful, beer be cold and the memories unforgettable.
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Aonbharr
Sail #: USA 40301 Type: 1983 Soverel 33 (33) Owner: Nicholas Paterson Home Port: Burton, MI Yacht Club: Port Huron Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class G |
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Pronounced on-bar we are excited to take part in this years race!
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Ariel
Sail #: USA 148 Type: 1981 Tartan 33 (33.67) Owner: Mark W. Aitken Home Port: Macomb Township, MI Yacht Club: Cresent Sail Yacht Club Division: Division III - Shore Course - Cruising Class: Class L - Cruiser-Racer |
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At Wits End
Sail #: USA 24 Type: 1998 Corsair Trimaran F28R (28) Owner: Birchard Ohlinger Home Port: Key West, Florida Yacht Club: Key West Community Sailing center Division: Division IV - Cove Island - Multihull Class: Class 00 |
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We are a bunch of misfits from Key west, Florida and northern Michigan actually considering on doing the R2AK in 2026. We don't care about winning, we just want to finish....This dream has been stewing a long time and this race will be a milestone in our endeavors...This is the owners first time but two of the crew have completed many Chicago-Mac races and a few PH-Mac .
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Audacious
Sail #: USA 25379 Type: 1997 Tartan 4100 CB TM (41) Owner: Joseph Moceri Home Port: Auburn Hills, MI Yacht Club: North Star Sail Club Division: Division III - Shore Course - Cruising Class: Class K - Cruiser-Racer |
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Audacious is a Tartan 4100 and hails from North Star Sail Club. The crew consists of an experienced and talented crew and includes 3 Past Commodores and 2 Father and Son teams.
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Avatar
Sail #: USA 15056 Type: 1980 Santana 35 (35) Owner: Andrew Morlan Home Port: Grosse Pointe Park, MI Yacht Club: Grosse Pointe Sail Club Division: Division II - Shore Course - Racing Class: Class H |
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A V A T A R continues a five decade tradition of Mackinac racing in 2025 fueled by a crew of four Old Goats and more than 150 Mackinac races shared among them. Avatar finished first in class, second overall in the Shore Division in 2004, second in class in 2022 and 2016 and third in class in 2013, 2014, 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2024. We sail in tribute to Lady Meggan and former owner/skipper Gordon Morlan, who taught us simultaneously to push the boat and have fun ... and to always "Keep it simple"!
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Away to Me 
Sail #: USA 31082 Type: 1983 Tartan 10 (33) Owner: William Walsh Home Port: Franklin, MI Yacht Club: Bayview Yacht Club Division: Division II - Shore Course - Racing Class: Class H |
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We got the band back together. Away to Me is making her first tip to Mackinac under current ownership, but the crew with a couple exceptions did several together in the C&C35 Class. Happy to be back together and happy to be out on the water again.
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Bad Habits
Sail #: USA 51405 Type: 2000 Beneteau First 40.7 (39.25) Owner: Mark Hanke Home Port: Franklin, MI Yacht Club: Port Huron Yacht Club, Grosse Pointe Sail Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class E |
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This is the 9th Bayview Mackinac race for Bad Habits. In 2021 we finished 2nd in our class. Our team looks forward fast sailing and seeing our friends on the island!
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Bad Whiskey
Sail #: USA 64992 Type: 1996 Nelson Marek 36 (36) Owner: David Hearsch Home Port: Sandusky, Michigan Yacht Club: Huron Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class E |
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Bella Luna
Sail #: USA 52169 Type: 2004 Beneteau First 36.7 (36.7 ) Owner: Ronald Stephens Home Port: Davison, MI Yacht Club: Huron Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class G |
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Belle Bete
Sail #: USA 26710 Type: 2007 Beneteau Oceanis 523 (52) Owner: Dane Christy Home Port: Walloon Lake, MI Yacht Club: Bayview Yacht Club / Walloon Yacht Club / Deadman's Flats Yacht Club Division: Division III - Shore Course - Cruising Class: Class M - Cruising |
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Belle Bete, our beautiful beast is ready to race! Dane is delighted to have the privilege to race once again with many of his "old" Hellion and Courtesan crew. He will be joined by both of his kids, Libby and Jake, his grandson, Gus, as well as David Lockhart Brady Savage, Jim Best and our own BYC past Commodore Mike Helm! God Speed - We are ready to run for the fringe!
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BenJammin
Sail #: USA 43076 Type: 1980 Santana 35 (35) Owner: James A. Rapelje Home Port: Macomb Township, MI Yacht Club: Great Lakes Yacht Club/Lake Shore Sail Club Division: Division II - Shore Course - Racing Class: Class H |
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BenJAMMIN is named after my grandson Benjamin who was born the same year the boat was purchased. Ben is 27 now but BenJAMMIN is actually 39. The crew ranges in age from 20 to 78. We spontaneously read a page out of Moby Dick during the race. The page is chosen by boat speed. Melville's words are often strangely appropriate. Looking forward to a great adventure.
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Blackhawk
Sail #: USA 32478 Type: 1984 J/35 (35) Owner: Tim & Amie Ross Home Port: Detroit, MI Yacht Club: Bayview Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class F |
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Blackhawk, known to some as Angry Bird, will be doing her 8th Bayview Mackinac. A good time was had by all last year, and we look forward to what 2025 has to bring. Slow is smooth, smooth is fast! Cheers & smooth sailing!!!
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Blitzkrieg
Sail #: USA 52901 Type: 2007 J/122 (40) Owner: Matthew Schaedler Home Port: Toledo, OH Yacht Club: Toledo Ice Yacht Club, North Cape Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class D |
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Blue Eyes
Sail #: USA 332 Type: 1973 Ericson 35 MKII (34.67) Owner: Patrick Hoy & Jim Paulus Home Port: Port Sanilac, MI Yacht Club: Port Huron Yacht Club Division: Division III - Shore Course - Cruising Class: Class L - Cruiser-Racer |
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Brandilee
Sail #: USA 40740 Type: 1985 X-402 (40) Owner: Steve Nadeau Home Port: Grosse Pointe Woods, MI Yacht Club: Grosse Pointe Yacht Club Division: Division III - Shore Course - Cruising Class: Class K - Cruiser-Racer |
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Brandilee is a 1985 "War Horse" sailed by skipper Steve Nadeau and his loyal crew for THIRTY ONE YEARS, since 1993. Brandilee races out of the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club and the skipper is also a member of the PHYC. This is the Skipper and loyal crew Dave Hand's 37th consecutive Mackinac Race together.
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Bull
Sail #: USA 368 Type: 2010 J/109 (35.5) Owner: Michael Hendrie Home Port: Chicago, Illinois Yacht Club: Storm Trysail Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class F |
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C4 
Sail #: CAN 100 Type: 1994 C&C SR33 (33) Owner: Matt Lane Home Port: Sarnia, Ontario Yacht Club: SYC Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class E |
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Caliber
Sail #: USA 50506 Type: 1992 Tripp 33 (33) Owner: Brian DeWyse Home Port: National City, MI Yacht Club: Tawas Bay Yacht Club Division: Division III - Shore Course - Cruising Class: Class K - Cruiser-Racer |
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Crew is comprised of five family members and two friends.
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California Girl
Sail #: USA 50345 Type: 1994 J/120 (40) Owner: Robert Eger Home Port: Grosse Pointe Shores, MI Yacht Club: Bayview Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class D |
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The California Girl team is looking forward to racing in this fresh water classic.
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Capers
Sail #: USA 92 Type: 2013 J/111 (36.42) Owner: Don Hudak Home Port: Mentor, OH Yacht Club: Mentor Harbor Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class C |
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Carol J
Sail #: USA 25637 Type: 2009 Hunter 49 (49) Owner: Charles Jessup Home Port: Bay City, MI Yacht Club: Bay City Yacht Club Division: Division III - Shore Course - Cruising Class: Class M - Cruising |
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Carrera
Sail #: USA 430 Type: 1997 Nelson/Marek 43 (43) Owner: Rod Spearin Home Port: Troy, MI Yacht Club: Bayview Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class B |
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Cecilie Viking
Sail #: USA 60525 Type: 2013 Elan 450 (45) Owner: Patrick Greller Home Port: Strongsville , OH Yacht Club: The Cleveland Yachting Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class E |
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Centurion
Sail #: USA 35234 Type: 1985 J/35 (35) Owner: Michael Gualdoni Home Port: Grosse Pointe Woods, MI Yacht Club: Bayview Yacht Club / Mackinac Island Yacht Club Division: Division III - Shore Course - Cruising Class: Class K - Cruiser-Racer |
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Challenge
Sail #: USA 516 Type: 1991 Nonsuch 30 Ultra (30) Owner: Greg Doyal Home Port: South Lyon, MI Yacht Club: Lake Shore Sail Club / Great Lakes Yacht Club Division: Division III - Shore Course - Cruising Class: Class M - Cruising |
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This is Challenges 4th Mackinac race and we all keep coming back for the fun and camaraderie. This has become a family highlight of the summer. We love this race!
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Chico 2
Sail #: USA 35009 Type: 1998 1D 35 Turbo (35) Owner: Jim Weyand Home Port: Livonia, MI Yacht Club: Bayview Yacht Club Division: Division III - Shore Course - Cruising Class: Class K - Cruiser-Racer |
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Chico 2 is excited to be part of this year's Mackinac Race. We wish for fair winds and safety for the entire fleet.
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CNC Legacy
Sail #: USA 34843 Type: 1985 C&C 41 (41) Owner: Scott and Matthew Jones Home Port: Port Huron, Mi Yacht Club: PHYC Division: Division III - Shore Course - Cruising Class: Class L - Cruiser-Racer |
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This will be our third family owned boat that will be sailing the Mac Race. Sailing is a tradition that we will continue on our C N C Legacy with excitement for the 100th running of this prestigious race!
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Consig
Sail #: USA 173 Type: 2004 J/109 (35) Owner: Brad D'Arcangelo Home Port: Maumee, OH Yacht Club: North Cape Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class F |
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Contender
Sail #: USA 15560 Type: 1973 C&C 35 MKI (34.58) Owner: Gary Graham Home Port: Grosse Pointe, MI Yacht Club: Bayview Yacht Club Division: Division II - Shore Course - Racing Class: Class I |
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Contender, won their one design class four Mackinacs in a row, which is a class record for this 50 year old class. The skipper, Gary Graham is an 'Old Goat' racing in his 44th Mac. The co-owner, Sylvia Graham, is an 'Old Fort' having been part of the race committee for over 15 years.
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Courage
Sail #: USA 5224 Type: 1970 Morgan 35 (35) Owner: Spencer Channell Home Port: St. Clair Shores, MI Yacht Club: Bayview Yacht Club Division: Division II - Shore Course - Racing Class: Class I |
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Courage is a good old Morgan 35 from 1970. Recently with some reconstructive surgery and a face lift, this ol cougar is happy to have a few young men to ride her hard. (Also, now there is a woman riding her so I guess she is into that now.)
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Damn Yankee
Sail #: USA 52560 Type: 1998 Farr 60 (60) Owner: Theodore Johnson Home Port: Buffalo, NY Yacht Club: Buffalo Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class A |
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Damn Yankee is a Farr 60 built in 1998 by Carroll Marine. She was originally named Deep Powder and raced out of Chicago. She has had several names since then, including Prospector when she raced in the TransAtlantic, Middle Sea Race and the Caribbean 600 and recently she was known as Thunderstruck. This is the third of the Damn Yankee Yachts to receive the name. It is her second Bayview under present ownership. The crew has been making the trek from Buffalo New York since 2008 on DY1 and DY2. They are looking forward to continuing our journey with DY 3.
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Dean's List
Sail #: USA 42121 Type: 1986 J/35 (35) Owner: Steven Briggs Home Port: Orchard Lake, MI Yacht Club: North Star Sail Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class F |
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Dean's List was built in 1987. Raced continously throughout the years. She was recently purchased by Steve Briggs of Orchard Lake MI from Dean Fitzpatrick.
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Denali3
Sail #: USA 84003 Type: 2018 Ker 46+ (46) Owner: William McKinley Home Port: Harbor Springs, MI Yacht Club: Bayview Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class A |
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Denali^3 (pronounced Denali Cubed) is a Ker46+. She was designed by Jason Ker of the UK and built by McConnaghy Boat Works. The Team is an experienced group of amateur and professional sailors, many of whom have sailed together for 20 plus years.
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destiny
Sail #: USA 52937 Type: 2008 monohull cruising (37) Owner: Russell Gallagher Home Port: Mentor on the Lake, OH Yacht Club: Mentor Harbor Yachting Club Division: Division III - Shore Course - Cruising Class: Class M - Cruising |
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"destiny" is a 2008 Beneteau 37 that likes to cruise and race on the south shore of Lake Erie. The crew consists of five members who have competed on previous Bayview Mac races and a first timer. The current owner is at the helm for the ninth season and is looking forward to returning to this racecourse after a 26 year hiatus.
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DeTour
Sail #: USA 998 Type: 2016 Italia 9.98 (33.8) Owner: Chuck Stormes Home Port: Grosse Pointe Farms, MI Yacht Club: Bayview Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class G |
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Another Trip up the Lake...
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Diablo
Sail #: USA 61666 Type: 2012 J/111 (36.42) Owner: Brad Kimmel & Steve Young Home Port: Grosse Pointe Farms, MI Yacht Club: Bayview Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class C |
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Sailing in her 5th Bayview Mackinac, Diablo is skippered by Old Goats Steve Young and Brad Kimmel. This year's crew is similar to past years, with Daughters, Sons and Friends rounding out the crew. We are all Corinthian sailors and will compete in a challenging J/111 Fleet. This could be the last race for Team Diablo and will hope to end the season on a high note. Good luck to all Sailors racing the 2025 BYC-Mackinac Race!
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Discover
Sail #: USA 65376 Type: 1988 J/33 (33) Owner: Matt Kern Home Port: Temperance, MI Yacht Club: North Cape Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class G |
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Door Prize
Sail #: USA 435 Type: 1988 Nonsuch 30 (30) Owner: Roger Eger Home Port: Grosse Pointe Shores, Mi Yacht Club: GPYC Division: Division III - Shore Course - Cruising Class: Class M - Cruising |
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Duo Trio
Sail #: CAN 86 Type: 2010 Beneteau First 45 (46) Owner: Blair Fleming Home Port: Milton, ON Yacht Club: Bayport Yachting Centre Division: Division III - Shore Course - Cruising Class: Class K - Cruiser-Racer |
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Dynamis
Sail #: USA 52701 Type: 1987 Santa Cruz 70 (68) Owner: Brien Baker & Mike Shields Home Port: St. Clair Shores, MI Yacht Club: Detroit Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class A |
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Eagle One
Sail #: USA 777 Type: 2024 Italia 14.98 (50) Owner: Timothy LaRiviere Home Port: Detroit, Michigan Yacht Club: Bayview YC Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class B |
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Eagle One the newest boat in a long line of Eagle One's.
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El Burro
Sail #: CAN 43835 Type: 1993 Thomas (35) Owner: Kyle Griffin Home Port: Sarnia, ON Yacht Club: Sarnia Yacht Club Division: Division III - Shore Course - Cruising Class: Class K - Cruiser-Racer |
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elbow room
Sail #: USA 88222 Type: 2007 J122 (40) Owner: Douglas Evans Home Port: MILWAUKEE, WI Yacht Club: Milwaukee YC/Hyannis YC Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class D |
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elbow room is devoted to pancreatic cancer awareness, bringing hope and inspiration to patients and families facing this challenging disease. The purple ribbon is a powerful symbol of the amazing progress being made at the Medical College of Wisconsin and other academic medical centers.
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Elevation
Sail #: USA 61232 Type: 2018 J/112e (36.09) Owner: Tim & Cathy McGuire Home Port: Macomb, MI Yacht Club: Lake Shore Sail Club / Great Lakes Yacht Club / Bayview Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class E |
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This is ELEVATION, a 2018 J/112e, named for the U2 song. She's owned by Tim and Cathy McGuire who won Mackinac Class D and the Corinthian Award in 2021; placed 2nd in Class E and 3rd Overall in 2022, and then 1st again in Class E in 2023. They are looking forward to the Skipper's Old Goat Year!
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Eliminator
Sail #: USA 15370 Type: 1975 C&C 35 MKII (35.5) Owner: Paul Van Tol & Bruce VandeVusse Home Port: Grosse Pointe Park, MI Yacht Club: Bayview Yacht Club Division: Division II - Shore Course - Racing Class: Class H |
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Eliminator is a C&C 35 MkII which has 20 class wins. It placed second overall in the 2015 Shore Course Race, third overall in the 1992 Race, first overall in the 2009 Thunder Bay Course Race, first overall in the 2010 Shore Course Race, second overall in the 2018 Cove Island Race, and first overall in the 2019 Shore Course Race. The boat is owned by Paul VanTol and Bruce VandeVusse and for them, the race has historically been a family event, as they each have had two sons who have participated in many of the 38 Mackinac races the boat has completed.
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Epic
Sail #: USA 35427 Type: 1996 Beneteau First 42s7 (41.57) Owner: Ray & Winnie Adams Home Port: West Bloomfield, MI Yacht Club: Bayview Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class E |
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Epic - Beneteau 42s7 - Owners: Ray & Winnie Adams - Both Old Goats. Epic won Back to Back Mackinac Races in 1998. Epic won BYC Mackinac Races in 1998, 2001, 2002, 2018, and 2021. Epic won CYC Mackinac Races in 1998 and 2012. In 2010 BYC established the Mackinac Pro-Team Championship and Epic won for the Detroit Tigers. In 2021 Epic won the BYC Mackinac Yacht Club Challenge Trophy for Bayview Yacht Club, along with team mates Pirate, and Siochail.
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Evolution
Sail #: USA 70 Type: 1988 Santa Cruz 70 (68) Owner: Evolution Racing Group LLC Home Port: Plymouth, MI Yacht Club: Bayview Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class A |
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Half of the Evolution / Vortices sailing team are off sailing to Hawaii on the little boat. Those that remain look forward to another great ride up the lake. See you at the Pink Pony.
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Falcon
Sail #: USA 43828 Type: 1985 J/35 (35.50) Owner: Mike Welch Home Port: Birmingham, MI Yacht Club: Pontiac Yacht Club, North Star Sail Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class F |
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Falcon is competing in its 24th PH to Mac Race. Falcon has produced 1 Grand Ram (Ed Bayer) and 8 Old Goats (John Bayer, Mary Allen, Fred Blackmer, Brian Beaudet, Gary Drescher, Ron Rossio, Rich Rossio, and owner Mike Welch) Falcon has multiple Port Huron to Mackinac victories as well as multiple J35 North American Championships.
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Fast Tango
Sail #: USA 15004 Type: 1978 NA 40 (39.73) Owner: Tim Prophit Home Port: St. Clair Shores, MI Yacht Club: Bayview Yacht Club / Storm Trysail Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class G |
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Previous Fast Tango's have won and placed in a number of Port Huron to Mac races. This Fast Tango is making it's 17th appearance (as Fast Tango) in this year's Port Huron to Mackinac race, having won our class in 2010, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2022, and in 2023 not only won our class, but also Division 1, and 2024. The crew includes several Old Goats, Double Goats, and some future Old Goats. We have over four hundred years of combined BYC/CYC Mac experience on board. Win or lose, we'll have fun and enjoy the race. I remember doing my 1st BYC Mac race in 1983; I had so much fun, I swore I'd never miss another. Thankfully, I haven't, and this will be my 43rd.
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FireFly
Sail #: USA 40935 Type: 1986 J/35 (35) Owner: Sheri Dufresne Home Port: Bay City, MI Yacht Club: Bay City Yacht Club, North Star Sail Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class F |
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This skillful and entertaining crew have been together for the last few years on the J35 for weeknight racing, racing one-design, and long distance regattas. They look forward to giving 100 percent in 2025 to their love of this sport!
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Firewater
Sail #: CAN 4207 Type: 1972 C&C 35 MKI (34.58) Owner: Andrew Hellenbart Home Port: Tecumseh, Ontario Yacht Club: South Port Sailing Club Division: Division II - Shore Course - Racing Class: Class I |
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Flash
Sail #: USA 15054 Type: 1979 Santana 35 (35) Owner: Matt Schriner Home Port: Macomb, MI Yacht Club: Port Huron Yacht Club Division: Division II - Shore Course - Racing Class: Class H |
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Freedom
Sail #: USA 84 Type: 2013 J/111 (36.42) Owner: James Cooper Home Port: Grosse Pointe Park, MI Yacht Club: Grosse Pointe Sail Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class C |
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Sail-fast, sail-safe Thank You.
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Freedom
Sail #: USA 116 Type: 1989 Catalina 42 (42) Owner: Kenneth Meyer Home Port: Columbus Township, MI Yacht Club: Port Huron Yacht Club Division: Division III - Shore Course - Cruising Class: Class M - Cruising |
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FreeWay
Sail #: USA 10211 Type: 1972 Morgan 42-2 TM (42) Owner: Bill Furlong Home Port: Clinton Township, MI Yacht Club: Great Lakes Yacht Club Division: Division II - Shore Course - Racing Class: Class H |
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This year FreeWay is proud to sail it's 32nd Mackinac race on the 100th running of the race. Freeway has a crew member Markus doing his first race. FreeWay wishes all competitors, fair winds and following seas with a special thank you to the FreeWay land crew who are traveling to Mackinac on the paved freeway.
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Freyja
Sail #: USA 45151 Type: 1999 Nelson Marek (40) Owner: Michael Tobey Home Port: Chicago, IL Yacht Club: Columbia Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class B |
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Freyja is a 1999 Nelson Marek built for local Cheryl Cameron who holds the Port Huron to Mac single-handed record in her. Freyja is crewed by Michael Tobey and Erik Thorleifson who have sailed together on four Chicago to Mac races. They are both Marine Corps veterans and started the sailing charity, Raider Sailing, that focuses on growing the sport of sailing and improving the lives of combat veterans through sailing therapy.
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Full Tilt
Sail #: USA 104 Type: 1984 C&C 37 (37.58) Owner: Charles 'Sam' Pillsbury Home Port: Rochester Hills, MI Yacht Club: Port Huron Yacht Club Division: Division III - Shore Course - Cruising Class: Class L - Cruiser-Racer |
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The Full Tilt crew are excited to participate in this year’s race! Good luck and fast sailing!
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FUNTECH Racing
Sail #: USA 5455 Type: 1997 J/120 (40) Owner: Charles C Hess Home Port: Birmingham, MI Yacht Club: Bayview Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class D |
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FUNTECH Racing entering it's 11th BYC Mackinac Race. Winner of the 2021 & 2024 BYC Mack race - J120 Class
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Gentoo
Sail #: USA 138 Type: 2022 J/111 (36) Owner: Stephen Polk Home Port: Bloomfield Hills, MI Yacht Club: Bayview Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class C |
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Ghost
Sail #: USA 56607 Type: 2006 Columbia 30 Sport (30) Owner: David Day Home Port: Bay City, MI Yacht Club: Bay City Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class E |
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Hailing from Hell's Half Mile, this will be our program’s 8th running but Ghost’s 1st Bayview Mackinac race having just moved to the Great Lakes from the West Coast. We look forward to fast sailing, following seas and another fantastic visit to the Island with family and friends!
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Glass Pony
Sail #: USA 25649 Type: 2011 Beneteau First 35 (35) Owner: Jason Huffman Home Port: Powell, OH Yacht Club: Sandusky Sailing Club, Great Lakes Singlehanded Society Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class G |
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Glory
Sail #: USA 502 Type: 1989 Nonsuch 30 (30) Owner: Robert Wood Home Port: Grosse Pointe Farms, MI Yacht Club: Crescent Sail Yacht Club Division: Division III - Shore Course - Cruising Class: Class M - Cruising |
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Glory is a stock 1989 Nonsuch 30. She is crewed by a veteran crew including an Old goat from Crescent Sail Yacht club She finished first in her class in 2014 and Finished Second in Class in 2024.
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Goblin
Sail #: USA 4118 Type: 1984 Catalina 30 TRBS (30) Owner: Andrew Dupuis Home Port: Cleveland Heights, OH Yacht Club: Edgewater Yacht Club Division: Division III - Shore Course - Cruising Class: Class M - Cruising |
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Goblin is making his debut in the Bayview Mackinac Race. Crewed by a mix of veteran and first-time Mac racers, Goblin is excited to chase bigger boats up the lake and earn his place in the fleet. This may be his first Mac, but it won’t be his last.
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Golden Child
Sail #: USA 52555 Type: 1998 Nelson Marek (48.5) Owner: James Herman Home Port: Portage, MI Yacht Club: Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class B |
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Golden Child is a Nelson Marek 50 that was originally sailed out of Chicago and moved around from LA to Cleveland. It was brought back around to Holland, MI where the crew has been working to get it race ready. Onboard, we have Todd Seuss and Mike Bradley - 2 Goats, where Michael is 2 away from his Port Huron Goat Status. The rest of the crew is just here for his meals but have participated in dozens and dozens of Mac Races.
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Good Lookin'
Sail #: USA 123 Type: 1996 J/105 (34.5) Owner: Mark DenUyl Home Port: Marysville, MI Yacht Club: Port Huron Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class F |
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Good Lookin’ is excited to be part of largest fleet of racing sailboats to participate in the longest running freshwater sailboat race in the world.
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Hardly Tri-ing
Sail #: USA 25411 Type: 1998 Corsair 31 (31) Owner: Marty Foster & Branden Brickles Home Port: Chesterfield, MI Yacht Club: Lakeshore Sail Club Division: Division IV - Cove Island - Multihull Class: Class 00 |
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If you're not living on the edge, then you're taking up too much space.
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Heartbreaker
Sail #: USA 88528 Type: 2015 Botin TP 52 (52) Owner: Robert Hughes Home Port: Ada, MI Yacht Club: Macatawa Bay Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class A |
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Heartbreaker is a TP 52 Botin Design. Heartbreaker won Line Honors in 2016 and 2020 Port Huron race and overall, in 2020 and 2021.
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Hibernia
Sail #: USA 25627 Type: 2008 Beneteau 40 (39.83) Owner: Gregory D. DeGrazia Home Port: Birmingham, MI Yacht Club: Grosse Pointe Yacht Club Division: Division III - Shore Course - Cruising Class: Class M - Cruising |
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Hibernia II is a Beneteau 40 commissioned May of 2008. Owner Greg DeGrazia sails Hibernia out of the Grosse Point Yacht Club with a sailing crew of 9. This is the 13th Mackinaw race the Hibernia crew has sailed. My 15-year-old daughter Erin's second Mackinaw race!
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Hissy Fit
Sail #: USA 25439 Type: 2000 J/120 (40) Owner: Dave Taylor Home Port: Little Rock, AR Yacht Club: Bayview Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class D |
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Hissy Fit is entering her 3rd BYC Mackinac Race this year and has a crew of veteran J120 sailors with countless Mac, Great Lakes and other open water sailing experience. Hissy Fit spends the summers at Bayview Yacht Club and winters on Greers Ferry Lake in Arkansas.
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Hooligan Racing
Sail #: USA 52521 Type: 2006 TP 52 (52) Owner: Trey Sheehan Home Port: Cleveland, Ohio Yacht Club: Bayview YC/Edgewater YC/RORC Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class A |
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Hot Ticket
Sail #: USA 25328 Type: 1995 J/120 (40) Owner: Mike & Bob Kirkman Home Port: Novi, MI Yacht Club: Bayview Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class D |
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Hot Ticket and the Kirkman family have been sailing and racing in the Great Lakes for over 50 years. Hot Ticket hails from Bayview Yacht Club and prides herself on racing hard and having fun with friends and family. She always races in the spirit and memory of her original Old Goat, Robert Kirkman Sr. Her best Mac finishes include 1st in class in 2000, 2001, 2011, and 2014 as well as Top 3 overall division finishes in 1989, 1998, 2000, 2011, and 2014.
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Huzzah
Sail #: CAN 51725 Type: 2002 Beneteau First 36.7 (36) Owner: Greg Chamberlain Home Port: Sarnia, Ontario Yacht Club: Sarnia Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class G |
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2024 will be the third BYC Mac for Huzzah. Looking forward to doing it again.
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Illuminati
Sail #: USA 97999 Type: 1992 Andrews 70 (68) Owner: Sanford Burris Home Port: Kirtland hills, OH Yacht Club: Lakeside Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class A |
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Irregardless
Sail #: USA 40113 Type: 2004 Farr 40 (40.58) Owner: Brian Fife Home Port: North Fort Myers, FL Yacht Club: Crescent Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class B |
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It's a Zoo
Sail #: USA 15057 Type: 1980 Santana 35 (35) Owner: James F. Shaw Home Port: Fort Gratiot, MI Yacht Club: Port Huron Yacht Club Division: Division II - Shore Course - Racing Class: Class H |
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Jailbreak
Sail #: USA 45014 Type: 1997 Farr 45 (45.4) Owner: K.Cameron/S.Woolever Home Port: Troy, MI Yacht Club: Bayview Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class B |
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Jailbreak is gearing up for this year’s Bayview Mackinac Race with a seasoned crew of 11 experienced sailors. Their team brings extensive knowledge from racing across all the Great Lakes’ major events, as well as sailing adventures in Key West, Charleston, Annapolis, Bermuda and the BVI’s. This will be Jailbreak’s second Bayview Mac under her current owners, and the skipper’s 30th race to the island, with several podium finishes along the way. Jailbreak is determined to make her own mark in the race’s history. The entire crew is excited not only for a strong performance on the water but also to celebrate with friends and family on the island before heading to Chicago for the start of the Chicago Yacht Club’s Race to Mackinac.
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Jam Jam
Sail #: USA 56 Type: 1972 Morgan 27 (27) Owner: James Morphew Home Port: Milford, MI Yacht Club: Bayview Yacht Club Division: Division II - Shore Course - Racing Class: Class I |
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JamJam (sail # US 56) is a Latin word for "already" or "quickly, please". JamJam joined the fleet in 2017. A Morgan 27 built in 1972, JamJam raced the Port Huron to Mac with the Keys family in 2005 as "War". Owner Jim Morphew is joined by some of his crew from the 2015 Mac race on the Cal-25 Solvo, who now get to race on a large & luxurious Morgan 27, still the smallest boat in the fleet, but not the slowest.
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Janine
Sail #: USA 93272 Type: 2003 J/109 (35) Owner: Kevin Lemonds Home Port: Grosse Ile, MI Yacht Club: Grosse Ile Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class F |
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Janine is a new boat to the crew in 2021. The crew is comprised of family and friends.Four old goats are part of the crew with over 150 mac races among the crew.. This is the fifth year for this boat to head up the lake.
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Just Chill
Sail #: USA 5249 Type: 1972 C&C 39 (39.5) Owner: David Greene Home Port: West Bloomfield, MI Yacht Club: Great Lakes Yacht Club Division: Division III - Shore Course - Cruising Class: Class L - Cruiser-Racer |
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Just Chill Is a promise fulfilled. We honor and serve her. We have assembled a wonderful group of sailors. Having taken a 3rd in 2016, a 2nd in 2023 & a 3rd in 2024, we look forward to excelling this year. Committed to doing our best, we look forward to 2025!
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Kailani
Sail #: US 93213 Type: 2003 C&C 121 (40) Owner: Kris Tonn Home Port: Clinton Township, MI Yacht Club: North Star Sail Club Division: Division III - Shore Course - Cruising Class: Class K - Cruiser-Racer |
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Kailani is a new boat to the Great Lakes in 2023. This will be the first BYC Mackinac race for the boat, but not for the crew. The crew are a group of friends and sailors from North Star Sail Club with plenty of BYC Mackinac races collectively.
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Kaos
Sail #: USA 358 Type: 1987 Catalina 34 (34.5) Owner: Bob & Tina Henderson Home Port: Armada, MI Yacht Club: North Star Sail Club Division: Division III - Shore Course - Cruising Class: Class M - Cruising |
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Team Kaos is made up of a crew of Mac & Club racers & sailing experiences, most are sailboat owners, several crew members have started on multiple Mac Races on Kaos. So let the fun begin!
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KatieAnn
Sail #: 25930 Type: 2005 Hunter (35.5) Owner: Dan Noetzel Home Port: Plymouth, michigan Yacht Club: Bayview Yacht Club Division: Division III - Shore Course - Cruising Class: Class M - Cruising |
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Killing Me Softly
Sail #: USA 40037 Type: 1998 Farr 40 (40.72) Owner: Ryan Quinn Home Port: Port Huron, MI Yacht Club: Port Huron Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class B |
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This is Killing Me Softly's first season, and first BYC Mackinac race. She will go on to compete in the CYC Race to Mackinac the following week. The crew is comprised of members of the Port Huron based yacht Liberty, and have been sailing together for 25 years, with nearly 150 Mackinac's between them, including wins in both the BYC and CYC Races, and multiple podium finishes. This Farr 40 has been modified to compete in offshore racing, and to give the crew and their families a platform for a new era of fun on the Great Lakes.
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Lake Effect
Sail #: USA 25685 Type: 2001 C&C 110 (36.33) Owner: Bill Brusilow Home Port: Grosse Pointe, MI Yacht Club: Detroit Yacht Club Division: Division III - Shore Course - Cruising Class: Class L - Cruiser-Racer |
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Latitude
Sail #: USA 50793 Type: 1997 J/120 (40) Owner: Jim Denner/Jon Berg Home Port: Grosse Pointe Park, MI Yacht Club: Bayview Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class D |
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While this is the first year as owners in the Mackinac Race, we are pleased to have the crew join us from the old C&C35 program aboard Regardless. Dan led many of us for decades in that program and now we're excited to bring that team onto Latitude as we join another great one design class for this great race. See you on the water! - Jim and Jon.
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Le Rêve
Sail #: USA 38044 Type: 2019 Arcona (37) Owner: Rachel O'Byrne Home Port: Detroit, MI Yacht Club: Detroit Yacht Club Division: Division III - Shore Course - Cruising Class: Class K - Cruiser-Racer |
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Maeve
Sail #: USA 1010 Type: 2009 Catalina 42 MKII (42) Owner: Joseph Kar Home Port: Detroit, MI Yacht Club: Detroit Yacht Club Division: Division III - Shore Course - Cruising Class: Class M - Cruising |
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25 Mackinac races done. Training is almost complete for the next generation to take over the program. Ewan "do you see that rock" Robertson returns with his special magic and ability to see stuff returns, how many 14yo can say that! Will is off to university in the fall. Will have decided by race day if it is Georegetown, UofM or MSU, all fine choices.
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Manitou
Sail #: USA 143 Type: 2004 Beneteau First 36.7 (36.08) Owner: John Burke Home Port: Grosse Pointe Farms, MI Yacht Club: Bayview Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class G |
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We have been racing Manitou in the Bayview Mackinac Race since 2009. The boat is owned by past Bayview Yacht Club Commodore John C. Burke. This will be his 48th Mackinac Race. We have a well seasoned crew with over 135 collective Mackinac Races between us. The crew is made up of family and close friends that have been sailing together for many years. Between us we have many first, second, and third place finishes as well as some overall wins. Manitou is an Algonquian Indian word meaning spirit. This spirit is seen as a (contactable) person as well as a concept. Everything has its own Manitou—every plant, every stone, even machines. Why not a boat. This year we hope the spirit of Manitou brings us across the finish line in first place.
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Marisia
Sail #: USA 134 Type: 1972 Allied Seabreeze 35 (35) Owner: Patrick McKeever Jr Home Port: Grosse Pointe Park, MI Yacht Club: Crescent Sail Yacht Club Division: Division III - Shore Course - Cruising Class: Class M - Cruising |
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Marisia is a 1972 Allied Seabreeze 35, built in Catskill, NY, hull number 134 of 135 total constructed between 1963 and 1972. A true blue-water boat with a full keel, mizzen mast, and very sturdy build, along with a beautiful/classic design, by MacLear & Harris. Owner Patrick McKeever had admired her in the Crescent Sail Yacht Club harbor for many years and asked the prior owners several years ago to please let him know if they ever decided to sell her. After getting a heads-up mid-summer last year on a planned listing, Patrick mobilized quickly, sold his Pearson 30 -- in which he and crew placed 2nd in the Doublehanded Class in the 100th BYC-Mack in 2024 -- and bought Marisia in September 2024. While Marisia can be a little tricky (competitively) upwind with the full keel, she reaches beautifully, especially with an asymmetrical spinnaker and mizzen staysail flying...
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Maskwa
Sail #: USA 11508 Type: 2006 C&C 115 (37.75) Owner: Donald Waller Home Port: Oak Brook, IL Yacht Club: Burnham Park Yacht Club, Chicago, Illinois Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class E |
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The boat name MASKWA is a Cree word for Spirit of the Bear. The bear is an important symbol in the Native American culture for healing and strength in the hunt. The logo on the stern quarter of the boat is designed after the southwestern Native American bear fetishes. Notice the constellation within the logo. It is the big dipper aka the big bear!! The symbols on the stern quarter of the boat represent MASKWA NISO or second MASKWA in Cree script. MASKWA will be participating in the UltraMAC as well as the Chicago MAC and UgottaRegatta in Harbor Springs with a short stop in Northport MI before returning to Chicago.
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mc2
Sail #: USA 45777 Type: 1994 Reichel/Pugh 50 (50) Owner: Dan Lewis Home Port: North Oaks, MN Yacht Club: Wayzata Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class A |
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mc2 (squared) is a Reichel / Pugh 50 from Bayfield WI. Apostle Island station of the Wayzata Yacht Club. The boat is bouy and distance raced in Bayfield, offshore racing in the Mac races annually and raced bi-annually in the Trans Superior Race. .
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Merak
Sail #: USA 595 Type: 1987 Hunter Legend 37 (37.5) Owner: Adnan Medic Home Port: Grosse Pointe Woods, MI Yacht Club: Crescent Sail Yacht Club / Detroit Sail Club / Presque Isle Yacht Club Division: Division III - Shore Course - Cruising Class: Class L - Cruiser-Racer |
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This will be our 6th consecutive BYC Port Huron/Mac race. First year (Dare to Live Race) we took 4th, second year 5th, third year 2nd, fourth year 2nd and last year 1st in class. We'll be pushing very hard to win the top spot again. Fair winds to all...
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Moa
Sail #: USA 487 Type: 2001 J/105 (34.5) Owner: Peter DeGalan Home Port: Grosse Pointe Farms, MI Yacht Club: Bayview Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class F |
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Mockingbird
Sail #: USA 5294 Type: 2015 Botin TP 52 (52) Owner: Chris Duhon Home Port: Key Largo, FL Yacht Club: Columbia Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class A |
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Morticia
Sail #: USA 3002 Type: 2005 Seacart 30 Trimaran (30) Owner: Chris Tuckfield Home Port: Bloomfield Hills, MI Yacht Club: Crescent Sail Yacht Club Division: Division IV - Cove Island - Multihull Class: Class 00 |
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Mostly Harmless
Sail #: USA 25668 Type: 1983 Beneteau First 42 TM (41.9) Owner: Warwick Smith, Mary Smith, Randy Smith Home Port: Grosse Pointe Woods, MI Yacht Club: Crescent Sail Yacht Club, San Francisco Yacht Club Division: Division III - Shore Course - Cruising Class: Class K - Cruiser-Racer |
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13TH year with this boat.
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My Girl
Sail #: USA 2007 Type: 2006 C&C 115 (37.75) Owner: John Raguse Home Port: Grosse Pointe Park, MI Yacht Club: Grosse Pointe Sail Club Division: Division III - Shore Course - Cruising Class: Class K - Cruiser-Racer |
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This our 6th Mac with "My Girl". The Team is looking forward to making another BYC Mackinac racing memory that will last forever!
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Mystic Blue
Sail #: USA 61809 Type: 2017 Hanse (45) Owner: Dean Ference Home Port: Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania Yacht Club: Middle Bass Yacht club Division: Division III - Shore Course - Cruising Class: Class M - Cruising |
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Narwhal
Sail #: USA 51838 Type: 2001 Aerodyne 38 (38) Owner: Tim Buck Home Port: Duluth, Minnesota Yacht Club: Duluth Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class D |
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Natalie J
Sail #: USA 5252 Type: 2015 Botin PAC 52 (52) Owner: Philip & Sharon O'Niel Home Port: Bloomfield Hills, MI Yacht Club: Bayview Yacht Club/Storm Trysail Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class A |
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Natalie J is a Six time Overall winner of the Bayview Mackinac race under three different rules. Twice Second Overall with two different Natalie J's. Class winner 12 times in two different boats. Two time Overall Winner of the Queen's Cup Two time Overall winner of the Chicago Mackinac Race Won Section 1 of the 2021 Chicago Mackinac Race Won Line Honors as first to finish in the 2022 Queen's Cup, Bayview Mackinac and Chicago Mackinac Race.
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NIMBUS
Sail #: USA 52221 Type: 2007 TP 52 (52) Owner: Jack Kitrenos Home Port: Williamsville, NY Yacht Club: Buffalo Harbor Sailing Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class A |
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NIMBUS is a 2007 JV TP 52 built by Green Marine. The boat was previously named Stay Calm III, Rio and now NIMBUS. The boat has participated in the TP 52 Super Series in the Med as well as several international races around the globe.
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No Rebase
Sail #: USA 22391 Type: 1978 Tartan 10 (33.14) Owner: Paul Hoff Home Port: Ann Arbor, MI Yacht Club: Bayview Yacht Club Division: Division II - Shore Course - Racing Class: Class H |
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The 2025 Bayview Mackinac Race will be the 29th for No Rebase.
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No Surprise
Sail #: USA 60611 Type: 2011 J/111 (36.42) Owner: Scott & Merritt Sellers Home Port: Larkspur, CA Yacht Club: Little Traverse Yacht Club/ St. Francis Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class C |
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Father daughter co-skippers Scott and Merritt Sellers return to race in the crewed division after racing doublehanded in 2022 and 2023. Scott's crew of amateurs includes 2019 Rolex Yachtsman of the Year Adam Lowry who will be racing in remembrance of his father TK Lowry on the 40th anniversary of the sinking of the Tomahawk.
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Nobody's Fault
Sail #: USA 25999 Type: 1990 J/120 (40) Owner: Chris Ongena / C.J. Ruffing Home Port: Detroit, MI Yacht Club: BYC/PHYC Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class D |
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Northern Spy
Sail #: NED 131 Type: 2009 Dufour 45e (45) Owner: John Steigenga Home Port: Huntington Woods, MI Yacht Club: Detroit Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class D |
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Northern Spy is a Dufour 45E built in 2009 launched in 2010. She was located in the Netherlands when the owner saw her for sale. Shipped across the ocean she arrived in Detroit in May 2015. The owner having Dutch heritage gave her the sail number NED (Netherlands) and 131 (hull #). Regarding the boat's name, the owner's brother (who was born in the Netherlands) has a red hulled boat that is the color of a MacIntosh, apple not computer. So keeping it in the family, Northern Spy is also named for an apple.
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OC 68
Sail #: USA 77984 Type: 1983 Nelson Merek 68 (68) Owner: Oakcliff Sailing Home Port: Oyster Bay, New York Yacht Club: Oakcliff Sailing Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class A |
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Ohana
Sail #: USA 323 Type: 1988 Santa Cruz 70 (68) Owner: Tor Hough Home Port: Lake Orion, MI Yacht Club: Bayview Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class A |
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Ohana, a Santa Cruz 70 sailing out of Bayview Yacht Club in Detroit, was the 10th of 19 such vessels designed and built by Bill Lee. Launched in 1989 under the name Chance, her inaugural victories in the '89 Cal Cup and Transpac affirmed her pedigree. Owners Tor and Laurie Hough and their dedicated crew continue to uphold Ohana's long and distinguished Great Lakes racing history, treating her with the respect befitting her legacy. In Hawaiian culture, 'Ohana signifies more than just family—it represents a community bound by mutual support and collective responsibility. This ethos encapsulates the spirit of the Houghs' sailing program, fostering an environment of respect and camaraderie among some of the finest sailors on the Great Lakes. Each crew member brings their unique character and talent to the collective, with shared experiences and mutual dedication creating an 'Ohana that extends beyond the conventional team. This commitment to each other, deepening with each wind gust and navigational challenge, mirrors the enduring vastness of the lakes they traverse. It is not just a sailing crew—it's an 'Ohana on the water.
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Ollie
Sail #: T 1 Type: 1984 Gougeon 35 Trimaran (35) Owner: Tim Walli, Dave Sturm, & Pat Sellenraad Home Port: Bay City, MI Yacht Club: Saginaw Bay Yacht Racing Association Division: Division IV - Cove Island - Multihull Class: Class 00 |
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On A Whim
Sail #: USA 85 Type: 1980 Santana 35 (35) Owner: Timothy Sarns Home Port: Harrison Township, MI Yacht Club: Crescent Sail Yacht Club Division: Division II - Shore Course - Racing Class: Class H |
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Wishing everyone a fast, fun and exciting 101th BYC Mackinac Race!
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Opus
Sail #: USA 023 Type: 1988 Beneteau Moorings 432 (42.8) Owner: Patricia Thull O'Brien Home Port: Northville, MI Yacht Club: Detroit Yacht Club Division: Division III - Shore Course - Cruising Class: Class L - Cruiser-Racer |
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Opus is a 42' Beneteau Moorings built for the charter fleet in the late 80's. After a somewhat extensive refit in the past few off seasons, she is ready for her fourth race up the lake. We are a family run program racing with a fully Corinthian crew who are all excited to yet again participate in the 101st BYC Mackinac Race.
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Otis B. Driftwood
Sail #: USA 25341 Type: 1987 Jeanneau Sun Rise 34 (33) Owner: Blair Arden Home Port: Macomb Township, MI Yacht Club: Great Lakes Singlehanded Society Division: Division II - Shore Course - Racing Class: Class I |
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Papa Gaucho II
Sail #: USA 40205 Type: 1985 J/35 (35) Owner: Keith Stauber Home Port: Duluth, MN Yacht Club: Duluth Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class F |
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2007 Trans Superior 1st Overall, Trans Superior 2nd Overall 2011, Trans Superior Overall 2017, 2014 Bayview Mac 1st level 35 division
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Pendragon
Sail #: USA 4001 Type: 1998 J/130SD (42.76) Owner: Gregory Thomas Home Port: Grosse Pointe Park, MI Yacht Club: Bayview Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class D |
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This 100th race will be the 50th that had a boat named Pendragon race in it, every one of them with a Thomas and a Trost on board. and frequently several.
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Pinnacle
Sail #: USA 52588 Type: 2005 Tartan 4100 SD (41.25) Owner: Peter Torosian Home Port: Atkinson, NH Yacht Club: Blue Water Sailing Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class G |
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S/V Pinnacle, 2005 Tartan 4100, USA 52588. We have come all the way from New Hampshire to race in the Bayview Mackinac Race & the Ultra Mac. Then the Chicago Mackinac Race. We have raced several, Newport Bermuda, Marion Bermuda, and Marblehead Halifax Races. We have also raced several Stamford Around Block Island Races. We are looking forward to racing in the 2025 Bayview Mackinac. Peter Torosian, Skipper S/V Pinnacle
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Pirouette
Sail #: USA 5 Type: 1985 Abbott (36) Owner: Jeff Else Home Port: Detroit, MI Yacht Club: Detroit Sail Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class G |
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Pommes Frites
Sail #: USA 70844 Type: 2020 Pogo 50 (49) Owner: Michael Evans Home Port: Chicago, IL Yacht Club: Chicago Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class B |
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Pommes Frites is sailed by a hearty crew that enjoys French Fries with their salty attitudes. The boat was built in Brittany in 2021 and sailed to Chicago. Hijinx ensued.
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Pop'Aye
Sail #: USA 25825 Type: 2000 X-412 (41) Owner: Michael J. Popenas Home Port: Dearborn, MI Yacht Club: Bayview Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class E |
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Pop'Aye is doing it again. This year it’s some first timers, some old timers, and people with long time relationships. Looking forward to it. Number 22.
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Power Trip
Sail #: USA 52833 Type: 2008 Corby 33 (32.81) Owner: James & Paul Kraft Home Port: Troy, MI Yacht Club: Crescent Sail Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class E |
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Praeceptor
Sail #: USA 13106 Type: C&C 35 MKI (34.58) Owner: Grant Veach Home Port: Dearborn, MI Yacht Club: Bayview Yacht Club Division: Division II - Shore Course - Racing Class: Class I |
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PRIVATEER
Sail #: USA 42977 Type: 1991 Carroll Marine Tripp 40 (40) Owner: John Demers Home Port: St. Clair Shores , MI Yacht Club: Bayview Yacht Club Division: Division III - Shore Course - Cruising Class: Class K - Cruiser-Racer |
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Privateer will be competing for the first time in the 101st Bayview Mackinac Race with a well-seasoned and experienced crew that is comprised of 4 Old Goats and 5 very competitive sailors. A majority of the crew has been sailing together in previous years on the S/V Pirate under Commodore Jeff Henderson, who is also in this crew. We look forward to making this 1st Race for Privateer a memorable one. Sail Fast, Sail Safe...and we'll see you on the island!
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Pterodactyl
Sail #: USA 43 Type: 2012 J/111 (36.4) Owner: Mark Symonds Home Port: Lake Angelus, MI Yacht Club: Bayview Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class C |
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This crew campaigned a J105 very successfully for 10 years. Now they are taking the challenge of the J111 class. The team has been together for 10+ years and has over 150 Bayview Mackinac races combined under their belts. We thank the city of Port Huron and the reliable fans! Thanks so much!
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Red Herring
Sail #: CAN 121 Type: 1980 Custom Canting Keel Ketch (55) Owner: Fredrik Eaton Home Port: Toronto, ON Yacht Club: Royal Canadian Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class B |
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A Canadian Crew comprising six resourceful sailors with experience around the world. Collectively they have done about 18 Mac races. This is the first time for Red Herring participating in a Mac race. This unique boat is 45 years old and is made of cold molded cedar and features a canting keel. Some of the crew have participated in the Olympics and the America's Cup events and two crew are two time winners of the Little America's Cup in C-class catamarans.
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Redline
Sail #: USA 69311 Type: 1986 J/35 (35.5) Owner: Kim and M. Linus Isabell Home Port: Waterford, MI Yacht Club: North Star Sail Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class F |
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Relentless
Sail #: USA 52090 Type: 2004 C&C 121 (40) Owner: Jeff Daudert Home Port: Clinton Township, MI Yacht Club: North Star Sail Club Division: Division III - Shore Course - Cruising Class: Class K - Cruiser-Racer |
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Reletntless is a 2004 C&C 121 crewed by a Retired Naval Officer, his son and a high school buddy. They sail in honor and memory of Charles Daudert aka "UC". A special thanks to Mnemonix for meeting all of the teams IT needs. Project Relentless is a Veteran run nonprofit to raise awareness on Veteran Suicide. Every day we lose 17-22 of our Vets to this horrible situation... we are using the platform and our passion for sailing to try and make a difference.
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Relentless
Sail #: USA 56565 Type: 2000 Schock 40 (40) Owner: Mark Hagan Home Port: Traverse City, MI Yacht Club: Grand Traverse Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class B |
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Resolute
Sail #: USA 15219 Type: 1980 Catalina 38 (38.08) Owner: R. Perry Smith Home Port: West Bloomfield, MI Yacht Club: North Star Sail Club Division: Division III - Shore Course - Cruising Class: Class L - Cruiser-Racer |
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Sailing Vessel Resolute - Hails from North Star Sail Club. Her first Mackinac was 2013. Fair Winds
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Riptide
Sail #: USA 32122 Type: 1986 Express 27 (27) Owner: John Walton Home Port: Grosse Pointe, MI Yacht Club: Crescent Sail Yacht Club / Storm Trysail Club Division: Division II - Shore Course - Doublehanded Class: Class J - Doublehanded |
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Rowdy
Sail #: USA 42418 Type: 1989 Thomas 35 (35.42) Owner: Val C. Saph Home Port: Armada, MI Yacht Club: Port Huron Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class F |
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History: The name "ROWDY" comes from a former Bayview boat; a 61' J-40 owned by former BYC member Ril Wigle, and chartered by Val and other teenagers for 2-week trips on Lakes Huron & Michigan and Georgian Bay, in the late 1950's. That boat was noted for its leopard skin interior, wild parties and having come close to going over Niagara Falls until the anchor held when Ril took a wrong turn. It now resides in Europe after an extensive refit. The current Rowdy is a Thomas 35 raced in the Mackinac Race since 1990. It has taken first place in its class in 1991, 1993, 2007 and 2018. Most of the current crew have raced on Rowdy for many years. Former crew member Kent Herzer, who was lost off this boat on a return trip after a Mackinac race, is still sorely missed by everyone. ROWDY is proud to represent Port Huron Yacht Club, which has always warmly welcomed the Bayview/Mackinac racers to Port Huron. ROWDY crew is excited to compete in the 101st running, as we commemorate the lives of 3 former crew that passed away last year: Skipper Val A. Saph and Crew Members Joe Banka and Darren Shavinski.
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Royal Blue
Sail #: USA 42478 Type: 1989 Frers 33 (33) Owner: R. Gregory Fisher Home Port: Traverse City, MI Yacht Club: Grand Traverse Yacht Club Division: Division II - Shore Course - Racing Class: Class H |
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Royal Blue is proud to represent the Grand Traverse Yacht Club of Traverse City, Michigan. Her owner, R.Gregory Fisher will be participating in his 38th Bayview to Mackinac Race. Thanks to Bayview for making this race happen, Sail Safe to all.
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Sapphire
Sail #: USA 9449 Type: 1999 Beneteau First 40.7 (39.25) Owner: Sebastian Scheibert Home Port: Sanford, MI Yacht Club: Bay City Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class E |
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Saving Grace II
Sail #: USA 3590 Type: 1984 Catalina 30 (30) Owner: Scott Austin Home Port: Port Huron, MI Yacht Club: Port Huron Yacht Club Division: Division III - Shore Course - Cruising Class: Class M - Cruising |
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Scourge
Sail #: USA 81 Type: 1981 Olson 30 (30) Owner: Franklin Poupore Home Port: Grosse Pointe Park, MI Yacht Club: GPSC Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class G |
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Seagoing III
Sail #: USA 93292 Type: 1995 Beneteau Oceanis 400 (40) Owner: John Seago Home Port: Grosse Pointe Shores, MI Yacht Club: Grosse Pointe Yacht Club Division: Division III - Shore Course - Cruising Class: Class M - Cruising |
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The entire crew is excited for this !00th race.
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Shamrock
Sail #: USA 11166 Type: 1971 C&C 35 MKI (34.58) Owner: David Keys Home Port: Detroit, MI Yacht Club: Bayview Yacht Club / Detroit Sail Club Division: Division II - Shore Course - Racing Class: Class I |
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Shamrock has represented Bayview in the Mackinac race since 1976. This will be the skipper's 25th PH to Mackinac Race.
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Shape
Sail #: USA 23756 Type: 1979 Santana 35 (35) Owner: Everett & Cameron Benedict Home Port: Plymouth, MI Yacht Club: Port Huron Yacht Club Division: Division II - Shore Course - Racing Class: Class H |
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Shape was acquired in November 2000 and raced each year since 2001 in the Port Huron - Mackinac race. A few Old Goats on-board, a couple getting close. Shape has 9 - First place class finishes and a First Overall Division finish in 2014 when the majority of the fleet raced with us on the Shore Course. We have a lot of laughs along the way, and that fun should not mask the truth.... we intend to compete hard and win.
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Shenan Again
Sail #: USA 15482 Type: 1974 PT-30 (30) Owner: Richard Synowiec, Paul Goddard Home Port: Grosse Ile, MI Yacht Club: Ford Yacht Club Division: Division II - Shore Course - Racing Class: Class I |
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Shillelagh
Sail #: USA 5166 Type: 1972 C&C 35 MKI (34.58) Owner: George Mulqueen Home Port: Bloomfield Hills, MI Yacht Club: Crescent Sail Yacht Club Division: Division II - Shore Course - Racing Class: Class I |
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Shine Box
Sail #: USA 4007 Type: 2000 Farr 40 (40.72) Owner: Marc Belloli Home Port: San Francisco, CA Yacht Club: St. Francis Yacht Club / Bayview Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class B |
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Shing-a-Ling
Sail #: USA 103 Type: 2022 J/99 (32.61) Owner: Bob Asher & Wes Ory Home Port: Kansas City, Missouri Yacht Club: Duluth Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class F |
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Shing-a-Ling returns for our second season to TAKE THE LAKES in 2025. We're excited to be a part of this race's rich history and proud to be representing Kansas City sailing! Shout out to all our friends, family, and supporters at Duluth Yacht Club, Jacomo Sailing Club, Perry Yacht Club, and Lake Stockton Yacht Club! Follow our adventures on instagram at shingaling_sailing. Always For Pleasure!
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Siochail
Sail #: USA 10380 Type: 1971 C&C 35 MKI (34.58) Owner: Brian Geraghty Home Port: Grosse Pointe Shores, MI Yacht Club: Bayview Yacht Club Division: Division II - Shore Course - Racing Class: Class I |
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For the C&C35 MkI Siochail, skippered by Com. Brian Geraghty, this will be the 40th continuously raced Bayview Mackinac race for this boat as Siochail and the 45th Bayview Mackinac Race for the skipper.
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Sleeping Tiger
Sail #: USA 25900 Type: 1999 J/120 (40) Owner: John Harvey & Rick Titsworth Home Port: Novi, MI Yacht Club: Bayview Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class D |
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Smoke Show
Sail #: USA 38103 Type: 2016 JPK 10.80 (35.43) Owner: Jake Thomas Home Port: Milan, OH Yacht Club: Bayview Yacht Club / Sandusky Sailing Club / GLSS Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class D |
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Smoke Show is the IRC optimized JPK 10.80. On board we have Wolverines, Sparties and Buckeyes which will lead to some interesting discussions as we head north. We wish for fair winds and safe passage for the entire fleet.
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Smokum Too
Sail #: CAN 161 Type: 1998 Beneteau First 42s7 (42.5) Owner: Pete Mather Home Port: Thornbury, Ontario Yacht Club: Thornbury Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class G |
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Smokum Too is Beneteau First 42s7. It is owned by Pete Mather. We are from Southern Georgian Bay Ontario Canada. " WE like to LIVE LIFE SLOW and SAIL FAST. "
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Snipe
Sail #: USA 97481 Type: 1988 J/35 (35) Owner: Dennis Meagher Home Port: Clinton Township, MI Yacht Club: North Star Sail Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class F |
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Sohest
Sail #: USA 52754 Type: 2007 Beneteau First 36.7 (36.08) Owner: Jerry Somalski & Wanda Dziwura Home Port: Essexville, Michigan Yacht Club: Saginaw Bay Yacht Club / Bay City Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class G |
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Solution
Sail #: USA 40025 Type: 1998 Farr 40 OD MH (40.72) Owner: William Francis Home Port: Grosse Pointe Park, MI Yacht Club: Bayview Yacht Club / Grosse Pointe Sail Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class B |
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This is the crew's 50th BYC Mac race and the 17th time with a Farr 40. The crew has 4 old goats and 3 near old goats. The Farr 40 crew has placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd in class in various BYC Cove Island Mac races and 1st and 3rd in various CYC Mac races. Best of luck and fair winds at your back to all competitors.
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Southbound
Sail #: USA 423 Type: 2002 J/105 (34.5) Owner: Lease Schock Home Port: Huron, OH Yacht Club: North Cape Yacht Club / Sandusky Sailing Club /GLSS Division: Division II - Shore Course - Doublehanded Class: Class J - Doublehanded |
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J 105 Southbound a father son team formally of Avatar, Hailing out of Sandusky Oh. The name is Southbound but only wants to go north.
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Spageeto Byte
Sail #: USA 52710 Type: 2006 Hunter 33-2 SD (33.5) Owner: Steve Straub Home Port: Ypsilanti, MI Yacht Club: North Cape Yacht Club Division: Division II - Shore Course - Doublehanded Class: Class J - Doublehanded |
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Spageeto Byte is owned by Steve Straub who is a member and Past Commodore of North Cape Yacht Club. This cruising boat has been racing on lake Erie for the past 15 and this is its 5th Mac. Spageeto Byte won the 2022 Shinola Shore Course Race within the 2022 Mac and is hoping for a great race this year.
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Stalwart
Sail #: USA 4295 Type: 1988 C&C 41 WK (41) Owner: Brian Cann Home Port: Port Huron, MI Yacht Club: Port Huron Yacht Club & Sarnia Yacht Club Division: Division III - Shore Course - Cruising Class: Class L - Cruiser-Racer |
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Team Stawart returns for their fifth BYC Mack race in 2025. The Team is getting used to the comforts of their C&C41 after many years of racing T-10's (Overdraft and Air Force). Stalwart is much drier and more comfortable but needs a bit more wind to keep her moving. Team Stalwart is looking forward to a safe, fast trip to the Island.
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Stargazer
Sail #: USA 3839 Type: 1993 Beneteau First 38s5 (38.25) Owner: Marc Samuel Rosenthal Home Port: Grosse Pointe Park, MI Yacht Club: Bayview Yacht Club Division: Division III - Shore Course - Cruising Class: Class L - Cruiser-Racer |
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This will the 16th year for our crew. 8th year with the Beneteau Stargazer.
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Stars & Stripes
Sail #: USA 5002 Type: 1984 Nelson/Marek 40 (40) Owner: Daniel Mercier Home Port: Detroit, MI Yacht Club: Bayview Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class E |
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The boat "Stars & Stripes" was commissioned in 1983 by BYC member Bill Martain, it is the "original" Stars & Stripes. It was the 1984 Canada's Cup Challenger. In 1987 Denis Connor asked for the right to use the name in his American's Cup Challange. The boat was designed by Nelson Marek and sail by both Bruce Nelson and Bruce Marek. It was built by Cookson in New Zealand. In 2021 current owner, and BYC member, Daniel Mercier purchased the boat that was located in Newport RI, transported it back to the Great Lakes and had it restored from the keel to the masthead. He and his crew are excited to be racing this historic boat in the Mackinaw race.
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Sundance
Sail #: USA 15011 Type: 1978 NA 40 (39.73) Owner: Jack Gillis & Dick Hathaway Home Port: Grosse Pointe Woods, MI Yacht Club: Bayview Yacht Club / Mackinac Island Yacht Club Division: Division III - Shore Course - Cruising Class: Class L - Cruiser-Racer |
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Sundance is sailing on the shore course in the cruising class this year. There are 3 father son teams on board for the race.
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Swiftsure
Sail #: USA 40888 Type: 1990 Nelson/Marek 50 (50) Owner: Ronald Ehlert Home Port: Otsego, MI Yacht Club: Bayshore Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class B |
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Swiftsure sails out of Holland, MI with a crew of family, friends and co-workers.
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Taku
Sail #: USA 25467 Type: 2001 Beneteau First 40.7 (39.25) Owner: Brian Jenney Home Port: Bloomfield Hills, MI Yacht Club: Lake Shore Sail Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class E |
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Taku means a strong, gusty, east-northeast wind, occurring in the vicinity of Juneau, Alaska, between October and March. We treasure the race and the time on the island with family and friends. This year my twin boys, Winston and Ethan are racing with me!
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Talisman
Sail #: USA 482 Type: 2004 Botin/Carkeek 58 (58) Owner: Bruce & Linda Aikens Home Port: West Bloomfield, MI Yacht Club: Bayview Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class A |
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Talisman is a Botin Carkeek 58.. She was the 2019 Bartel Cup Winner and the 2018 ORR Great Lakes Boat of the year.
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Tar Baby
Sail #: USA 21827 Type: 1978 Tartan 10 (33.15) Owner: Don Lang Home Port: Grosse Pointe Woods, MI Yacht Club: Bayview Yacht Club Division: Division II - Shore Course - Racing Class: Class H |
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This is Tar Baby and Don Lang's 44th year to Mackinac Island. Don and his crew are hoping for many more challenging and successful finishes.
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Tenacity
Sail #: USA 278 Type: 1981 Tartan 10 (33) Owner: Larry Petersen & Dan Klaasen Home Port: Grosse Pointe Park, MI Yacht Club: Great Lakes Singlehanded Society and Bayview Yacht Club Division: Division II - Shore Course - Racing Class: Class H |
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From the crew of the Tenacity, thanks to Bayview YC and the Race sponsors for hosting the 100th anniversary race. We look forward to competing with a world class mix of yachts and crews.
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Tir Na Nog
Sail #: USA 5290 Type: 1971 C&C 35 MKI (34.58) Owner: Steven Sheppard Home Port: Grand Blanc, MI Yacht Club: Crescent Sail Yacht Club Division: Division II - Shore Course - Racing Class: Class I |
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Titan
Sail #: USA 25633 Type: 1985 C&C 41 (40.75) Owner: Dan Aitken & Michael Schultes Home Port: Grosse Pointe Shores, MI Yacht Club: Bayview Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class G |
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Titan raced its first Mackinac race in 1987 and has not missed a race since. Overall winner 2006. Titan has also completed 37 Chicago-Mackinac races this year. This is Dan Aitken's 50th Mackinac race and he is looking forward to being an official Grand Ram. He has not missed a Mackinac race since 1976.
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Trav'ler
Sail #: USA 278 Type: 1974 Grampian 30 (29.75) Owner: Jeremy Thompson Home Port: Fort Gratiot, MI Yacht Club: Port Huron Yacht Club Division: Division III - Shore Course - Cruising Class: Class L - Cruiser-Racer |
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This will be Trav'ler's 7th BYC Mac race. Trav'ler is named after the owner's sons Travis and Tyler. 2019: 1st in Class, PHYC Yacht Club Team Challenge win with 50-Fifty and Liberty; 2020: 1st in Class, PHYC Yacht Club Team Challenge win with Shape and Major Detail; 2021: 3rd in Class, Fully measured and 3D hull scan for ORC club rating certificate; 2022: 2nd in Class; 2023: 1st in Class, 1st Overall Division II, PHYC Yacht Club Team Challenge win with 50-Fifty and Liberty; 2024: 1st in Class, 1st Overall Division II
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Trident
Sail #: USA 45 Type: 1985 Santa Cruz 70 (68) Owner: Detroit Charter Co./Kent Colpaert Home Port: St. Clair Shores, MI Yacht Club: Bayview Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class A |
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Sail #: USA 15154 Type: 1983 Morgan NM 36 (36) Owner: James J Leamon Home Port: Grosse Pointe Farms, MI Yacht Club: Detroit Yacht Club Division: Division II - Shore Course - Racing Class: Class H |
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From coast to coast TRIM has been no stranger to both Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. Early years of Trans-Pac races from California to Hawaii were a great run for what lay ahead on the Great Lakes and Florida coast. TRIM has sailed both Single and Double handed Mackinac races. Best of luck to all!
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Trompe le Monde
Sail #: USA 61529 Type: 2009 Farr 11s (36) Owner: Andrew Groh Home Port: Grosse Pointe Park, MI Yacht Club: Bayview Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class B |
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TUFTY
Sail #: CAN 25434 Type: 1987 Beneteau First 42 (41.86) Owner: Ryan Huybers Home Port: Camlachie, On Yacht Club: Sarnia Yacht Club Division: Division III - Shore Course - Cruising Class: Class L - Cruiser-Racer |
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Turbo Gary
Sail #: UAE 74111 Type: 2008 Farr 11s (36) Owner: Michael Duker Home Port: Grosse Pointe Park, MI Yacht Club: Crescent Sail Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class B |
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Tweety
Sail #: USA 30714 Type: 1981 Olson 30 (30) Owner: Robert Schroer Home Port: Duluth, MN Yacht Club: Duluth Yacht Club, Great Lakes Singlehanded Society Division: Division II - Shore Course - Doublehanded Class: Class J - Doublehanded |
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Tweety is a yellow Olson 30 that is based out of the western end of Lake Superior. She’s competed in both the double-handed and single-handed classes of the Trans Superior Race, in the double-handed class of the Bayview Mack Race, in the Great Lakes Singlehanded Society's Super Mac and Back Race, and in the Pacific Cup.
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Undaunted
Sail #: usa 25547 Type: 2004 Beneteau 36.7 (Modified asym) (35) Owner: Than & Meghan Dykstra Home Port: Traverse City, MI Yacht Club: Grand Traverse Yacht Club Division: Division III - Shore Course - Cruising Class: Class K - Cruiser-Racer |
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Undaunted is a family and friends sailing team. Three brother in laws will compete with their kids to take on the rest of the fleet. Undaunted also has on old goat on the boat.
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Underdog
Sail #: CAN 4605 Type: 1970 C&C 35 MKI (34.58) Owner: Cameron Paine Home Port: Windsor, Ontario Yacht Club: Windsor Yacht Club Division: Division II - Shore Course - Racing Class: Class I |
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Underdog is a Canadian C&C 35 Mk1. Underdog has raced the Bayview Mackinac over 17 years, and has several crew with over 20 years experiece. Underdog was 1st and class in 2024, 2022 and 2019. Underdog was unable to race in 2020 and 2021 due to CIVID restrictions. We look forward to another competitive one design race.
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Unleaded II
Sail #: CAN 1116 Type: 2003 Bleu Marine 46 (46) Owner: Etienne St-Laurent Home Port: Farmington, MI Yacht Club: Bayview Yacht Club Division: Division IV - Cove Island - Multihull Class: Class 00 |
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Unplugged
Sail #: USA 25 Type: 2011 J/111 (36.42) Owner: Tim Clayson Home Port: Farmington Hills, MI Yacht Club: Port Huron Yacht Club / Bark Shanty Sail Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class C |
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In our 24nd Mac. Looking forward to another great race. Our History: 2022 - 3rd Class D; 2013 - 2nd PHRF C; 2011 - 3rd PHRF C: 2010 - 1st Cruising Division, 1st Cruising Class D; 2009 - 1st Cruising Class D: 2008 - 2nd Cruising Class C; 2007 - 2nd Cruising Class C; 2006 - 3rd Cruising Class D: 2003 - 1st Cruising Class C.
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Usual Suspects
Sail #: USA 52012 Type: 2008 Reichel/Pugh IRC 52 (52) Owner: Eric Wynsma Home Port: Harbor Springs, MI Yacht Club: Little Traverse Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class A |
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Usual Suspects is a team comprised of club-level sailors from Grand Rapids and Detroit and consist of a healthy mix of old guys, dinghy sailors and kids. We are an amateur team sailing in the very exciting TP52 class against many top-level pro teams, where we are learning a lot and enjoying the entire experience !
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Utah
Sail #: USA 90 Type: 2013 J/111 (36.42) Owner: Bradley & Ian Faber Home Port: Holland, MI Yacht Club: Macatawa Bay Yacht Club Division: Division II - Shore Course - Doublehanded Class: Class J - Doublehanded |
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Vaite
Sail #: USA 56 Type: 1979 Newick Native 38 (38) Owner: Wayne Jurs Home Port: Port Huron, MI Yacht Club: Port Huron Yacht Club Division: Division IV - Cove Island - Multihull Class: Class 00 |
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Vaite built in 1979, Sailed to Europe , Florida, Mexico, Cuba, Michigan
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Valor dba Stripes
Sail #: USA 25168 Type: 1986 Santa Cruz 70 (68) Owner: Marc Hollerbach & Michael Kiss Home Port: Grosse Pointe, MI Yacht Club: Bayview Yacht Club, Macatawa Bay Yacht Club, New York Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class A |
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Variance
Sail #: USA 100 Type: 2014 J/111 (36.42) Owner: Carl Hanssen Home Port: Rockford, MI Yacht Club: Muskegon Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class C |
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Viva La Vida
Sail #: USA 46722 Type: 2000 J/120 (40) Owner: Tim Yanda Home Port: Hudson, OH Yacht Club: Edgewater Yacht Club/Storm Trysail Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class D |
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The J-120 Viva La Vida is sailing in its fourth Mackinac race. Owner Tim Yanda and crew are looking forward to the challenge. After a solid 2023 race many Viva La Vida team members are returning. The team has sailed in multiple Mackinac races, and we look forward to the 1925 Course, the boat will be in good hands. The journey from Edgewater Yacht Club in Cleveland to Mackinac is an adventure that will not be forgotten!
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Voyager
Sail #: USA 33958 Type: 1985 S2 9.1 (29.8) Owner: Roy L Lamphier Home Port: Detroit, MI Yacht Club: Detroit Yacht Club Division: Division III - Shore Course - Cruising Class: Class L - Cruiser-Racer |
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The Voyager is a Michigan made S2 9.1 and sailing out of the Detroit Yacht Club. As we race beneath stars as ancient as mariner's tales, sailing bold amidst giants of wind and wave. Her hull hums with echoes of techno rhythms, the pulse of a crew bound by blood and beats. Named in reverence to that intrepid cosmic messenger launched by President Carter’s hopeful hand, she carries forth our dreams: to someday anchor among distant harbors, having crossed seas both earthly and cosmic. Voyager embodies our spirit of exploration, goodwill, and an enduring faith—that though small amidst infinity, we sail determined, leaving wakes of hope and peace in the vast expanse.
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Warsaw
Sail #: USA 35032 Type: 1999 1D 35 Turbo (35) Owner: Tim Peters Home Port: Grosse Pointe Park, MI Yacht Club: Grosse Pointe Sail Club Division: Division III - Shore Course - Cruising Class: Class K - Cruiser-Racer |
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Warsaw, so named due to our Polish heritage, is sailing her 7th Bayview Mackinac this year. A family and friend crew wishes fair winds to all competitors. See you on the Island!
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Wavelength
Sail #: USA 60812 Type: 1993 Thomas 35 (35.42) Owner: Alan Linne Home Port: North Royalton, OH Yacht Club: Edgewater Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class F |
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This will be our 7th Mack race and we are looking forward to it. The crew has changed over the years, but not the excitement. We expect to have as much fun as we had in previous races. We are still learning the boat, a never ending story, and hope to do better. The goal for us is to finish and then tell tall tales. We sail Wavelength on Lake Erie, so coming to Port Huron and racing to Mackinac is a great adventure for us. Looking forward to another fun race! Fair Winds!
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Wildcat
Sail #: USA 137 Type: 2022 J/111 (36.42) Owner: George Edward Kriese Home Port: Grosse Pointe Shores, MI Yacht Club: Bayview Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class C |
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This is the third Port Huron to Mackinac Island race for WILDCAT & we're happy to be participating in this classic event.
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Wind Toy IV
Sail #: USA 5119 Type: 1970 Morgan 42-2 TM (41.8) Owner: Rob Bunn Home Port: Grosse Pointe Farms, MI Yacht Club: CSYC/BYC Division: Division II - Shore Course - Racing Class: Class H |
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Windhover
Sail #: USA 5201 Type: 1974 Swede 41 (41) Owner: Rick Nelson & Doug Lowe Home Port: Lakeville, MI Yacht Club: Port Huron Yacht Club Division: Division III - Shore Course - Cruising Class: Class L - Cruiser-Racer |
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“The Windhover”
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Wylie Coyote
Sail #: USA 31076 Type: 1982 Wylie 40 (40) Owner: Mark Gross Home Port: Chaska, MN Yacht Club: Apostle Island Yacht Club Division: Division I - Cove Island - Racing Class: Class E |
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The Wylie Coyote is a 1982 cold molded wood hull designed by the venerable West Coast designer Tom Wylie. It is a one of a kind boat, and the hull is clear coated mahogany.
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Xcessive
Sail #: USA 51 Type: 2001 C&C 110 (36.33) Owner: Warren Roosen Home Port: Chesterfield Township, MI Yacht Club: North Star Sail Club Division: Division III - Shore Course - Cruising Class: Class L - Cruiser-Racer |
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