Welcome to the 2026 Bayview Mackinac Race

Bayview Mackinac Race

Bayview Yacht Club’s signature freshwater distance race from Port Huron to Mackinac Island.

More Than 80 Boats Retire from Bayview Mackinac Race Amid Extreme Conditions

FOX 2 coverage of the 85 boats that officially retired following extreme conditions, with all sailors safe and accounted for.

85 Vessels Retire from Bayview Mackinac Race After Harsh Conditions; Everyone Safe and Accounted For

Channel 7 reports on widespread fleet retirements following harsh Lake Huron conditions and confirms that every sailor is safe.

After Extreme Conditions, Only Around 25% of Boats in Bayview Mackinac Race Remain

Coverage of the remaining fleet following extreme wind and wave conditions, with no serious injuries reported.

Broken Masts, Torn Sails: Nearly Half of Bayview Mackinac Race Boats Drop Out After Squalls

Coverage of the equipment damage, torn sails, broken masts, and widespread fleet retirements caused by severe squalls.

Brutal Conditions Break Rigging, Sicken Sailors

Detailed reporting on severe seasickness, damaged rigging, snapped masts, shredded sails, and the 82 boats that officially retired on the first day.

Sailors Start the 102nd Port Huron to Mackinac Race

Race-day coverage of sailors and boats beginning the 102nd Bayview Mackinac Race from Port Huron.

Photos from the Start of the Bayview Mackinac Race

A race-day photo gallery capturing the fleet, sailors, spectators, and start of the 102nd Bayview Mackinac Race.

30 Boats Drop Out of Bayview Mackinac Race Due to Harsh Wind and Waves

Coverage of boats withdrawing as the fleet encountered difficult wind and wave conditions on Lake Huron.

102nd Bayview Mackinac Race Sets Sail This Weekend with 200 Boats, Smoke and Storms Expected

Coverage of the approximately 200-boat fleet and the smoke and possible storms expected along the race course.

Blue Water Street Fair Sees Low Turnout Between Smoke and Delay

Coverage of Blue Water Fest activity and the effects of wildfire smoke and schedule changes on attendance.

Bayview Mackinac Race Prepares for Kick Off After Several Rescues in 2025

Race-week coverage highlighting preparations and sailors recognized for rescue efforts during the 2025 race.

Saturday's Rotary Club Mackinac Race Breakfast in Point Edward Cancelled

Coverage of the cancellation of the annual Rotary Club Mackinac Race Breakfast in Point Edward.

Bayview Mackinac Race Video Coverage

FOX 2 Detroit social video coverage from Bayview Mackinac Race Week.

Mackinac Race Organizers Say Boats Will Sail Despite Wildfire Smoke

Coverage of race preparations and the monitoring of wildfire smoke along the Lake Huron course.

Port Huron to Mackinac Sailing Race Won't Just Have Sailboats at the Starting Line

Coverage of the support boats, volunteers, and shoreside activity surrounding the race start.

102nd Bayview Mackinac Race Happening This Weekend

Local 4 coverage previewing the race, fleet, and weekend activities in Port Huron.

Previewing the Bayview Mackinac Race

A FOX 2 Detroit video segment previewing the 102nd running of the race.

“Dystopian” Wildfire Smoke Kills Visibility

Coverage of wildfire smoke, diminished visibility, and the conditions facing sailors on Lake Huron.

Barbara Somes Prepares for the Race Start

Reuters image coverage featuring Barbara Somes and the offshore starter boat.

Jon Somes Volunteers as Starter Boat

Reuters image coverage featuring Jon Somes preparing to serve aboard the race’s starter boat.

Port Huron's Boat Week and the Bayview Mackinac Race

Coverage of Boat Week, Blue Water Fest, and the Bayview Mackinac Race start.

Bayview Yacht Race to Mackinac Begins Saturday

Mackinac Island coverage previewing the race and the fleet’s arrival at the island.

Blue Water Fest Lands

Coverage of Blue Water Fest and race-week activities in Port Huron.

Two Women Lead Historic Bayview Mackinac Race for First Time

Coverage highlighting the historic leadership of the 2026 race.

Sarnia Rotary Mackinac Race Breakfast Returns July 18

An advance story announcing the planned return of the Rotary Mackinac Race Breakfast.

Blue Water Fest

A preview of Blue Water Fest and Port Huron’s race-week festivities.

Summertime Sports Memories from the Past Decade

A Blue Water Area sports photo feature that includes the Bayview Mackinac Race.

Preparing for the Bayview Mackinac Race

FOX 2 Detroit looks ahead to the 102nd running of the race.

Bayview Mackinac Race Draws 203 Boats for 2026 Start

Coverage of the fleet registered for the 102nd Bayview Mackinac Race.

Iconic Great Lakes Sailing Race Brings 1,600 Sailors to Michigan

Coverage of the fleet, sailors, and Great Lakes tradition associated with the race.

203 Boats Registered for the Bayview Mackinac Race

Sailing-industry coverage of the fleet entered by the registration deadline.

Bayview Mackinac Race Joins America's 250th Anniversary Celebrations

Regional coverage of the race joining the America250MI celebration.

Bayview Mackinac Race Partners with America250MI

Coverage of the race’s partnership with Michigan’s America250 celebration.

High Demand for 2026 Bayview Mackinac Race as Organizers Name New Leadership

Regional coverage of early registration demand and the announcement of new race leadership.

Bayview Yacht Club Names Top Officials for 2026 Mackinac Race

Coverage announcing the leadership team for the 102nd Bayview Mackinac Race.

2026 Bayview Mackinac Race Notice of Race Published

Sailing-industry coverage of the publication of the 2026 Notice of Race.

A signature Bayview Yacht Club event and one of the defining sailing traditions of the Great Lakes.