Port Huron to Mackinac sailing race features various boats this weekend
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 4:43 PM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
The Bayview Mackinac Race begins on July 18, with 201 boats registered to participate in the journey from Port Huron to Mackinac Island. Jon Somes will serve as the signal boat captain on his 54-foot powerboat, overseeing the start of the race. The event is known as the world’s longest continuously run long distance freshwater yacht race and has been held annually since 1925. Participants will have the option to follow either the Shore Course or the Cove Island Course, with conditions affecting the sailing experience for all.
- •Race scheduled for July 18 with 201 boats entered.
- •Jon Somes serves as signal boat captain.
- •First race occurred in 1925, establishing a long tradition.
- •Boaters can choose between two courses for the race.
- 4:43 PMYahoo Sports — Port Huron to Mackinac sailing race won't just have sailboats at starting line
"The Bayview Mackinac Race is a test of endurance for the hundreds of boaters who make the annual trip from Port Huron to Mackinac Island.
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