SAIL magazine has an in-depth look at the events that transpired, costing Mark Morley and Suzanne Bickel their lives during the 333-mile race across Lake Michigan. more ›

The Chicago Yacht Club has found itself in hot water. For trying to save a woman's life. more ›

The Chicago Yacht Club's 98th annual Race to Mackinac kicks off this Saturday, as about 300 boats set sail up Lake Michigan to Mackinac Island, Michigan. The longest freshwater sailing race in the world, the Chicago - Mackinac Island course covers 333 miles. more ›

It's no secret that Chicagoist is a teeny bit of a wine snob, if by "snob" you mean "knows enough about it to pick a bottle based on virtues other than it has a pretty label." We love wine and we especially love mixing it with things ... for instance, with a good cause. After all, if we're going to be drinking, let the drinking be done to benefit someone else rather than just ourselves... more ›

Racial segregation (either voluntary or systemic) has long been a problem in Chicago housing. Today a federal study throws light on the difficulties that Chicago’s disabled population experiences when pursuing rental properties. more ›

The 97th Race to Mackinac sailing race finished up on Monday with nearly all of the 291 boats finishing the race. Last year's light winds caused nearly 1/3 of the entries to bail before the end of the race. more ›

On Saturday, over 300 sailboats will take part in the famous 333-mile race from Chicago to Mackinac Island, the world's oldest and longest freshwater regatta. The Chicago Yacht Club's Race to Mackinac, which was founded in 1898, has competitors sail from Chicago at one end of Lake Michigan to Mackinac Island in Northern Michigan at the other end of the lake. more ›