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Competitors,The 102nd Bayview Mackinac Race was one for the history books—and certainly one we won’t forget anytime soon. Thank you for racing with us! RETURN YOUR YB TRACKER If you have not yet returned your YB Tracker, please deliver to Bayview Yacht Club as soon as possible. Promptly returning all

To: Our Bayview Mackinac Race Competitors, Good Morning Sailors,  After months of preparation, anticipation, and countless hours spent getting ready, race day has finally arrived. Today, each of you will cast off with the same spirit that has made the Bayview Mackinac Race such a special tradition for generations. On

Competitors,Due to the current weather conditions in Port Huron, registration will be held INSIDE Port Huron Yacht Club from 0900 – 1600 tomorrow. Please refer to the map below.If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Ali directly at ali@byc.com or (313) 822-1853 ext. 112Thank you! Please Note: These communications are

Dear Competitors,Welcome to race week! We are looking forward to a fantastic race this year. Please see below for reminders and the Schedule of Events.  Skipper Registration  Thursday, July 16th – 1200 to 1900 hours – Bayview Yacht Club, Detroit Friday, July 17th – 0900 to 1600 hours – Port Huron Yacht Club

Competitors,  We had hoped to post class assignments and starting times this week. However, before we can finalize them, we must receive all ORC Rating Certificates from US Sailing.  If you have not yet received your ORC Rating Certificate, please do not contact US Sailing unless they reach out to you directly. They are continuing to

Dear Competitors, With just a few weeks until the start of the 102nd Bayview Mackinac Race, excitement is building! We are thrilled to welcome more than 200 boats to this year’s race. As we move into the final stages of preparation, please take a few moments to ensure your boat record and registration are

Dear Competitors, As we move closer to the start of the 102nd Bayview Mackinac Race, we’d like to remind all competitors of several important upcoming deadlines and action items. Registration Deadline – June 1Race registration will close on June 1, 2026. Entries submitted after this date will incur a late

Dear Competitors,  As we begin the summer sailing season, we would like to remind competitors of several upcoming deadlines for the 102nd Bayview Mackinac Race. Race Registration Deadline Registration for the 102nd Bayview Mackinac Race closes on June 1, 2026. Entries submitted after this date will incur a late registration fee. ORC

Dear Competitors,  If you haven’t already, it’s time to apply for your ORC rating certificate. US Sailing’s application was designed to be completed in sections. An owner can submit an initial application without having all the required measurement data on hand, including final crew weight. The initial application is a high-level overview

Dear Competitors, Registration for the 102nd Bayview Mackinac Race is open. If you haven’t registered yet, please do so and join the 160+ boats . 1. Registration & Official Documents Official Notice of Race – Please read the full NOR before registering. Cruising Division Rules – Required reading for all Cruising Division entries. Note: the Cruising Division Rules were amended on January

Race Chair Mica Reardon and Principal Race Officer Peter Gerard will lead the on-the-water efforts forthe 2026 running of the storied Great Lakes event DETROIT (February 9, 2026) – Bayview Yacht Club proudly announces its top two volunteerofficials for the 102nd running of the Bayview Mackinac Race, as enthusiasm for

Dear Competitors,  Registration for the 102nd Bayview Mackinac Race opens Monday, January 19, at 12:00 PM (Noon) EST.  As you prepare to sign up, please review the following essential updates regarding registration, ratings, and upcoming events.  1. Registration & Official Documents  Please note we’ve added additional questions regarding races completed, class, and overall wins, both

January 3, 2026  Happy New Year! The Bayview Yacht Club Board of Governors has officially approved the 2026 Bayview Mackinac Race Notice of Race (NOR) as presented by the Mackinac Race Authority (OA). The 2026 NOR, Cruising Division Rules, and Safety Equipment Requirements (SER) are now available on the Official Race