Celebrating its 102nd consecutive year, the Bayview Mackinac Race is
the world’s longest continuously run freshwater yacht race and one of
North America’s premier competitive sailing events.
Each July, more than 200 boats and 2,000 sailors from across the
United States and around the world compete in a multi-day race that
culminates with a premier awards celebration on Mackinac Island,
drawing over 5,000 attendees and creating a highly visible, high
energy environment for sponsors