Bayview Mackinac Race

🚨 24-HOUR WARNING. Only 1 DAY LEFT to register for the 102nd Bayview Mackinac Race!

Late registration officially closes tomorrow, Monday, June 8th. Once the clock strikes midnight, the registration window slams shut for the season.

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to finalize your crew list or submit those final details, this is it. Don't let a year of planning go to waste at the dock. ⏱️⛵

🔗 Head straight to the link in our bio to lock in your boat right now at bycmack.com!

More boats, more crews, more energy! 🏁

Our "Meet the Fleet" series continues as we gear up for the 102nd BYC Mackinac Race. Shoutout to the captains and crews of Evolution, Glass Pony, Heartbreaker, Hibernia, Hooligan Racing, Merak, More Pressure, OC 68, Ohana, and Redline! 🫡

More features to come!

📲Head over to BYCMACK.COM to follow the fleet.

102 years of freshwater tradition, powered by wind, waves, and Casamigos. 🌊 Thank you for sponsoring the race!

The Bayview Mackinac Race is the ultimate test of Great Lakes seamanship. It’s a game of constant chess against Lake Huron—managing watch changes, dodging sudden summer thunderstorms, and chasing down every tenth of a knot.

We’re incredibly proud to have Casamigos continue to sponsor the running of this iconic race. They know as well as any sailor that the harder the journey, the better the celebration at the finish line. 🥂

Quick Mack Trivia:
⚓ The Streak: Bayview prides itself on being the world's longest continuously run freshwater distance race. It hasn’t stopped once since 1925.
🐐 The Legends: Keep an eye out on the island for the "Old Goats" (25-time finishers) and "Grand Rams" (50-time finishers) — true royalty of the sport.

Bows up, sails trimmed. Let’s make history. ⛵🍹

Who’s ready to race? 🏁

Want to know who’s competing in the 102nd BYC Mackinac Race? Check out our posts to see the batch of awesome competitors locked in for the challenge.

Shoutout to the captains and crews of Alliance, ARIA, Audacious, Bad Habits, Capers, Carrera, Centurion, CheepNDeep II, Discover, and Epic! 🫡

📲Head over to BYCMACK.COM to follow the fleet.

SEND THE SAILORS A MESSAGE!

Be part of the 2026 Bayview Mackinac Race Commemorative Race E-Program!

✔ Promote your business
✔ Wish your favorite sailor good luck
✔ Celebrate an Old Goat or Grand Ram
✔ Share encouragement with the fleet
✔ Reach thousands of sailors, family members, friends, and race followers before, during, and after the race

This is your chance to send a message that will be seen throughout one of the Great Lakes’ most iconic sailing events.

📅 Ad Sales Deadline: June 12

Reserve your ad today:
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Register NOW for the 102nd Bayview Mackinac Race!

Late registration fees apply, so make sure you secure your spot before the deadline.

Please also note that per the NOR, your ORC certification process must be underway. We are aware there is a delay in final certificates being issued; however, your Rating Requirements submission and ORC Amended Certificate (Test Certificate) must be submitted to ORC today.

We can't wait to see you on the starting line on July 18th!

We are sitting at an incredible 195+ entries right now. Who is going to be boat number 200?

Avoid late fees and claim your spot on the starting line. Regular registration for the closes tomorrow, June 1st!

🔗 Click the link in our bio to finalize your entry at bycmack.com (http://bycmack.com/).

🚨 IMPORTANT COMPETITOR NOTICE: 4 DAYS TO GO 🚨

Competitors, please note these critical deadlines for Monday, June 1, 2026:

⏳ Race Registration: Regular entries close June 1st. Avoid the late fee scramble and lock your boat in today.

📐 ORC Certificates: All rating requirements and certificates must be submitted to ORC by 17:00 EDT (5:00 PM) on June 1st. Remember, a new certificate is required every year!

🔄 Process Update: Good news! The Organizing Authority will import valid ORC certificates directly from the official ORC website.

🔗 Finish your registration at bycmack.com. See you on the starting line this July!

A collector’s pour for the 102nd Bayview Mackinac Race. 🥃⛵

For the third year in a row, our race sponsor Detroit City Distillery has bottled something special in celebration of the Bayview Mackinac Race.

This year’s release is a Single Barrel Aged Rye Whiskey - the first time this bottle has been released by the distillery and specially crafted for the Bayview Mackinac Race community.

Bottles are available for purchase and in-person pickup at Bayview Yacht Club starting in June.

Raise a glass to tradition, craftsmanship, and 102 years of racing to Mackinac. 🍻

Thank you for the contined partnership !

The countdown is officially on. ⏳ There are only 10 days left to register for the 2026 Bayview Mackinac Race!

Don't get left at the dock—avoid the late fees and get your crew locked in.

🔗 Drop everything and register now at bycmack.com.