World's Longest Freshwater Sailing Race Bound for Island Harbor
"They battle with the Lake Michigan weather, no matter what is thrown at them." - Christie Kirchner Chicago Yacht Club
By Sean Ely
      As the departure of the 300 sailing yachts from Chicago's Navy Pier to Mackinac Island grows closer, the last-minute preparations are being put into place. The Chicago Yacht Club's 99th annual Race to Mackinac, the world's longest freshwater sailing race, begins Saturday, July 14, preceded by a ho...
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New Historic Preservation Committee Meets on Island
By Karen Gould
      The newly organized Mackinac Island Preservation Committee is seeking advice from professional planners on steps to take to protect Island buildings, culture, and ambiance. The committee will invite preservation and municipal planning specialists to future meetings to help map out a process by whi...
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Clinic Brings Horses, Kids Together
By Eric Fish
      On Monday, July 9 and Tuesday, July 10, Steve Young and Moira Martinchek conducted a special horse preparatory clinic for children as part of an event sponsored by the 4-H Club and Mackinac Horsemen's Association. Mr. Young and Ms. Martinchek are Charlevoix based horse show judges that teamed up ...
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