2017 CYC Mackinc Awards

The 2017 winners of the J/105 Section in the CYC's Race to Mackinac were recognized on November 4th.  As the largest section in the race, 20 boats were entered with Mark Symonds' Pterodactyl securing the win.  Vanessa Gates skipper Striking to second place and Clark Pellett's Sealark took third.  Mark Gurney aboard Buzz was fourth.  

The race is the longest-running fresh water race in the world and consists of 333 miles of varied conditions on Lake Michigan sailed over a two-three day period in mid July.

Those participating in next year's J105 North American Championships in Harbor Springs who are interested in racing to the Island the weekend prior should make plans now to apply for an invitation to race.  For more information email Clark Pellett at cpellett@aol.com or visit theCYCwebsite:  http://www.cycracetomackinac.com/

Championship Series Results 2017

The NOOD's and Verve Cup always make for some of the best windward leeward racing in America. We had a great turn out and the sailing was awesome.  The boats traded positions at every turn and there was a number of really exciting crossings on course with tactics playing a big part of every race. The finish order does not tell just how close many of the finishes were.  It was a great time, One Design racing is the best and then there are the parties.

Congratulations all the winners. For more details go to Yachtscoring to see the race results.

Low Point Scoring System
For more details go to Yachtscoring to see the race results.

*Flying Pig and Southbound tied third on points, but the Pig wins the tie breaker with a 1st. The racing was really close!