A Kiwi 35 sport boat, the boat's large sail area and light weight were not appropriate for such a race. more ›

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 Coast Guard recovered the bodies of two participants in the Race to Mackinac whose boat capsized during the race. more ›

It's late July, which to sailors in the Midwest (and even from around the globe) means it's time for the 102nd Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac. The race begins from the Chicago Yacht Club on Saturday, July 24. The longest freshwater sailing race in the world at 333 miles from Chicago to Mackinac Island, Michigan, the 2010 Mac will feature over 360 boats crewed by 3000 sailors on the multi-day jaunt up and across Lake Michigan. more ›

$5 to the first person to get away with this on lake Michigan. Perhaps the Race to Mackinac? more ›

More than 20 tall ships from all over the world are set to dock at Navy Pier for the Tall Ships Chicago 2010 festival, taking place Aug. 24-29, for the first time since 2006. With the purchase of a ticket, festival goers will be able to sail on several of the ships for the first time in the history of the event. more ›

For over a century, hearty sailors have made the 333-mile trek across Lake Michigan from Chicago to Mackinac Island, in the world’s longest annual freshwater distance race. This Saturday, for the 101st time an armada of 350 sailboats will embark on the Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac. For those who want to learn more about the Mac, The Trib answers a number of common questions about who races, how long it takes and which are the boats to watch. more ›

We've got a Taste of Chicago preview for you later. In the meantime, here are some things around town to check out in the coming days. more ›