The Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac – A 104 Year Tradition Continues
A 104 year old maritime tradition was proudly renewed last week as sailors gathered in Chicago to start the 333 mile race to Mackinac Island, Michigan. The Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac presented by Veuve Clicquot champagne is considered one of the oldest and highly regarded freshwater sailing races in the world.
Chicago Polo Continues the Tradition on the Shores of Lake Michigan
Chicago’s polo history which is steeped in tradition dating back to June of 1876 was re-ignited at the inaugural beach polo tournament at North Ave. beach. Breathtaking was the view of Lake Michigan’s sandy shores as the sand was flying, the horses were cantering, vodka was flowing and the warm rays of the sun were shining down brightly on Lake Michigan.
