(07-13-2007) - In the Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac, presented by Lands’ End, the past 98 races has seen the differences among entrants increasingly vary in boat weight, sail area, and equipment. As these differences affect boat performance, the race has attempted to provide the means for everyone to compete. In past years, many cruisers have outfitted their boats with racing sails and advanced racing equipment to compete under the current two divisions: The Mackinac Cup and Mackinac Trophy.
New in 2007, a third official division has been added - The Cruising Division - to provide the opportunity for true recreational cruisers to do the Mac. The Cruising Division allows a monohull to carry a single roller-furling jib or genoa and two (2) asymmetrical cruising spinnakers. It allows whisker poles, precludes symmetrical spinnakers; specifies how staysails will be treated and how the asymmetrical can be flown. It does allow power winches and electro-mechanical steering devices. It does not allow engine use except for purposes of charging batteries. The 2007 race
begins on July 14th - http://www.chicagoyachtclub.org/racetomackinac
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