Sailor Rich Stearns competes in Race to Mackinac, raises cancer awareness
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 11:18 PM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
The annual Chicago-to-Mackinac race begins Friday afternoon with over 250 boats, including veteran sailor Rich Stearns. At 71 years old, Stearns is participating in this race to promote awareness of prostate cancer, which he has battled for a decade. Stearns aims to encourage men in the sailing community to have regular health checkups. He is optimistic about his health following treatment and hopes to start conversations around men's health issues. The first participants are expected to reach Mackinac Island early Monday, dependent on weather conditions.
- •Chicago-to-Mackinac race features over 250 competitors.
- •Rich Stearns, a 71-year-old sailor, has participated in over 50 events.
- •Stearns is raising awareness for prostate cancer during the race.
- •He received treatment at Rush University Hospital.
- •Racers are expected to arrive at Mackinac Island by early Monday.
- 11:18 PMYahoo Sports — Sailor hopes to raise prostate cancer awareness through 2026 Race to Mackinac
"The first boats in the annual Chicago-to-Mackinac race are set to leave Friday afternoon, launching more than 250 competitors toward the storied finish at Mackinac Island.
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