Marine News from the Great Lakes

Saturday, October 25, 2025

We're looking for a cover photo for our 2025 conference materials. Do you have one you would like to share? The ideal picture shows faces and active sailing. It needs to be clear and high resolution, and we must be able to get permission for use from all identifiable persons. Please see below for prior examples and inspiration.

tags: Boating Inspiration, Call for Entries, Cover Photo Contest, Photo Submission, Sailing Community, Sailing Lifestyle, Sailing Photography, Women in Sailing

Thursday, October 23, 2025

By the numbers, the Chicago Yacht Club (CYC) is celebrating its 150th Anniversary this year. Their Race to Mackinac, presented by Wintrust with 285 yachts hitting the starting lines just completed their 116th Race. The Bayview Yacht Club (BYC) wrapped up their 101st Race (with National Fleet Services returning as title sponsor) the

by: Mark Reid

tags: Bayview Yacht Club, Chicago Yacht Club, Great Lakes Sailing, Lake Michigan, Offshore Racing, Race to Mackinac, Sailing Competitions, Sailing Events, Women in Sailing, Yacht Racing