The Straits of Mackinac Society was founded in 1990 by Bayview Yacht Club to
honor all Mackinac Race Committee personnel who have served on the
committee for fifteen years. Members of the Straits of Mackinac Society are
known as the “Old Forts”: Our heroes who have worked in the background with
such dedication for so many years deserve proper recognition. Without their
untiring effort, there would not be a starting cannon, or any race at all.

Membership in the Straits of Mackinac Society is open to all committee members
who have served on the Mackinac Race Committee fifteen years. If you feel you
qualify for membership, please contact the Mackinac Race Chair.

Newly inducted Old Forts are recognized at the Race Committee Party in June
and their names are added to the Old Forts plaque in the Regatta Room at Bayview Yacht Club.