Disney Honorary chair of CYC Race to Mackinac

by Chicago Yacht Club on 23 Aug 2007 World renowned sailor Roy E. Disney has been named honorary chairman of the 100th running of the Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac. Chicago Yacht Club has plans underway for a spectacular series of events marking the historic running of the 333-mile race from Chicago to Mackinac Island, Mich. The 100th Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac, better known as 'The Mac,' will set sail for Mackinac Island on Saturday, July 19, 2008.

Disney’s Pyewacket still holds the elapsed time record for monohulls in the Mac at 23 hours, 30 minutes, and 34 seconds, which he set in 2002. 'My last Mac Race was great fun, great competition, and featured a grand setting at both ends. It was really half a lifeti me of sailing folded into one twenty four hour race,' Disney said. 'I look forward to coming back to Chicago and serving as the honorary chair of the 100th Mac!' The Mac, which was first run in 1898, has a proven track record of attracting some of the finest sailing talent in the sport. The unpredictable weather and fickle winds on Lake Michigan make the Race to Mackinac a true test of skill and endurance.

For its 100th running, the Chicago Yacht Club will offer a once in a lifetime event for Mac sailors, spectators, sponsors, and friends. 'Roy's input, guidance, and presence will help us make that happen, and we look forward to working with him during the coming year,' said Mackinac Committee Chairman Greg Miarecki.

About The Chicago Yacht Club The Chicago Yacht Club is one of the oldest and most respected yacht clubs in the world. Today, the club boasts a membership of nearly 1500 boating enthusiasts, and is one of the preeminent organizers of regattas, races and predicted-log events in the United States. The club offers an array of spectacular off-the-water amenities, including fine dining and full-service catering at both its Monroe and Belmont stations.

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