Chicago-Mackinac July 16

[Cable-Layer 0]

(I looked everywhere and can not find a topic on this so I thought I would start one)

 

This would be number 19 for me. Let's see if the mighty Vytis can make it happen again.

 

 

On another topic, I am looking for a flight off Mac back to Chicago Wednesday morning. Anyone know where I might start my search?

Thanks

CL

[Grinder 30]

I'm gonna miss it this year, so it's gonna be breeze on.

[doghouse 57]

30 out of the SW.

[Sol Rosenberg 1,653]

30 out of the SW.

YesPleaseThankYou

 

Please advise whether I need to kill any goats or whatnot, to effectuate said forecast.

[doghouse 57]

I have already started rounding up goats, you may want to move on to chickens.

 

[Sol Rosenberg 1,653]

I have already started rounding up goats, you may want to move on to chickens.

 

Does flushing them count?

[doghouse 57]

Possibly. I'll have to consult Jobu.

[fetzer24 4]

We have a top floor suite at the Chippewa that we aren't using this year. Anyone looking for a room to rent? Upstairs from the Pink Pony, a deck with awesome views of the harbor and room for a ton of people. 2 queen size beds, a pullout couch and tons of floor space.

 

Check in Sunday, check out Wednesday. $1300 OBO.

 

PM me if interested.

 

BT

[Cable-Layer 0]

I'm gonna miss it this year, so it's gonna be breeze on.

You could likely find a flight off that island on United or American! Have Fun!

[dickie greenleaf 0]

Doing it on a friend's J111 this year... will be a goodie.

 

DG

[Great_lakes_racer 0]

First mac this year.. doing it on a Beneteau 10R, we're hoping for 14 SW lol

[WaterDog 0]

Gadget is not sailing this year . We decided to take the year off from sailing and do some other things . Planning sailing next year. Fair winds for all

Waterdog

[barleymalt 46]

I've been hard at work optimizing the Mac 26X. Ten foot sugar scoop, Farr 40 rig with masthead kites, custom 10 foot hinged centerboard, plus ballast tanks filled with beer. 30 SW indeed, bitches.

[dickie greenleaf 0]

First mac this year.. doing it on a Beneteau 10R, we're hoping for 14 SW lol

 

 

So you are planning on staying in Chicago for a few days....

 

There... I said it.

 

DG

[Go Fuck Yourself 3]

goblin chartered for the Mac.

[Grinder 30]

sweet ride.

[Polaris 48]

30 out of the SW.

 

30 at night is just crazy, you wildman. 20 will get us up there just fine.

[big chicken 1]

My third time on Quicksilver. Gonna be fun again. Southwesterlies? Is that really possible?

[Monkey 300]

I'm gonna miss it this year, so it's gonna be breeze on.

I appreciate the sacrifice. I think this'll be the grand finale for my current ride, so good breeze would be a plus!

[SailDry 3]

Doing it on a friend's J111 this year... will be a goodie.

 

DG

 

I'll be on a little quicker ride than the 36.7, have fun DG.

[dickie greenleaf 0]

Doing it on a friend's J111 this year... will be a goodie.

 

DG

 

I'll be on a little quicker ride than the 36.7, have fun DG.

 

Will most certainly do. Just like Mr. Jefferson... movin' on up....

 

DG

[doghouse 57]

30 out of the SW.

 

30 at night is just crazy, you wildman. 20 will get us up there just fine.

 

Best time I ever had on the Farr was VMG running in 30-35 kts all night long. But we can compromise, 29.8 kts.

[JoeO 26]

goblin chartered for the Mac.

Good on Paul for getting back into the game - I don't know if he's sailed since selling Devastator, his NM45, in the mid 80's. He was a fun owner to sail for, good guy.

[Brian 0]

Doing it on a friend's J111 this year... will be a goodie.

 

DG

 

I'll be on a little quicker ride than the 36.7, have fun DG.

 

Who are you racing with T?

[napoleon dynamite 0]

Todd better be with NJ or heads will roll!

 

ND

[Brian 0]

Todd better be with NJ or heads will roll!

 

ND

 

That was my first thought, however he isn't listed on the crew list--unless "cabin boy" was referring to him...

[strbrdtckr 1]

goblin chartered for the Mac.

 

 

Mongo and Branch Tavitian... sweet. I hope they remember how to sail the goooblin.

[strbrdtckr 1]

I'm gonna miss it this year, so it's gonna be breeze on.

 

Why, where are you going? Got a wedding or something in HI?

[tom-09 1]

Just got sent my flights sent to me, hope its a faster race this year, 20-25 out of the SW sounds fine by me, us west coast sailors only sail downwind.

[Grinder 30]

I like how you threw in that someone is flying you in. Congrats.

[Sol Rosenberg 1,653]

We should have an SA gathering at Wrigley Field, to watch the Cubs get pounded by the Marlins on Friday afternoon.

[doghouse 57]

We should have an SA gathering at Wrigley Field, to watch the Cubs get pounded their self esteem lifted by the Marlins on Friday afternoon.

[12345 34]

I like how you threw in that someone is flying you in. Congrats.

 

Hah, was thinking the same thing.

 

Looking forward to the ride North again this year. Were due for a good one and with you bitches sailing west this year I think we may be in luck...

[Go Fuck Yourself 3]

I like how you threw in that someone is flying you in. Congrats.

 

It's not so much the flight in, more so, the certainty of the flight out..

[tom-09 1]

I like how you threw in that someone is flying you in. Congrats.

 

Sounded pretty douchy, didn't mean it that way. Saw Tyler down working on the boat, looking good and fast for transpac, are you flying into sd before the race or meeting the boat in long beach.

[strbrdtckr 1]

I like how you threw in that someone is flying you in. Congrats.

 

Sounded pretty douchy, didn't mean it that way. Saw Tyler down working on the boat, looking good and fast for transpac, are you flying into sd before the race or meeting the boat in long beach.

 

 

Not like you mentioned that the G6 was picking you up.

Grinder and I just bought our Greyhound tickets for SD, and hopefully we can hitch a ride back on a freighter.

[Grinder 30]

HTTL: just giving you shit, congrats for toppling the kings at NOOd. Flying out July 6th. We were gonna do the delivery, but the date changed. Be sure to send us your weather thoughts on the big race.

Jc.

[doghouse 57]

 

 

Not like you mentioned that the G6 was picking you up.

Grinder and I just bought our Greyhound tickets for SD, and hopefully we can hitch a ride back on a freighter.

 

[ILYAsailor90 0]

Why does it take Chicago Y.C so long to put up the section breaks?

 

Bayview Y.C already has theirs posted.

 

 

Looks like a healthy turbo section

 

Defiance J/V 66

Denali N/M 68,

Equation STP 65

Imedi TP52

Merlin Bill Lee 70 Canting Keel

Natalie J TP52

Windquest Max Z86

[doghouse 57]

Backdoor way to prelim splits

 

http://www.cycracetomackinac.com/results.cfm

[Sol Rosenberg 1,653]

We should have an SA gathering at Wrigley Field, to watch the Cubs get pounded their self esteem lifted by the Marlins on Friday afternoon.

Now I know why tigers eat their young. The old man is back in charge. They'll crush that game quicker than you can say "Bartman".

[doghouse 57]

We should have an SA gathering at Wrigley Field, to watch the Cubs get pounded their self esteem lifted by the Marlins on Friday afternoon.

Now I know why tigers eat their young. The old man is back in charge. They'll crush that game quicker than you can say "Bartman".

 

Meh, tallest midget competition. But at least you get to hang at Wrigley, which is rad.

 

I bet you buy a Marlins jersey and you get a free bowl of soup.

 

 

Oh. Looks good on you though.

[Go Fuck Yourself 3]

Spalding get your foot off the boat!

 

[oneguyfromdetroit 1]

Doing it on a friend's J111 this year... will be a goodie.

 

DG

 

I'll be on a little quicker ride than the 36.7, have fun DG.

I suppose the NA is a little quicker in some conditions.

[SailDry 3]

Todd better be with NJ or heads will roll!

 

ND

 

That was my first thought, however he isn't listed on the crew list--unless "cabin boy" was referring to him...

 

Some heads will be rolling on the cockpit floor after our NOOD performance. Interesting how Defiance owes the 52's time in every rating except Chicago PHRF.

[Go Fuck Yourself 3]

Some heads will be rolling on the cockpit floor after our NOOD performance. Interesting how Defiance owes the 52's time in every rating except Chicago PHRF.

 

+1

 

On another note, where are the big out of town programs this year? Is it related to this being a Transpac, Trans-Atlantic, Fastnet Year???

[Flying Wasp 1]

Some heads will be rolling on the cockpit floor after our NOOD performance. Interesting how Defiance owes the 52's time in every rating except Chicago PHRF.

 

+1

 

On another note, where are the big out of town programs this year? Is it related to this being a Transpac, Trans-Atlantic, Fastnet Year???

 

Only boat registered for the Trans-Atlantic that I've seen do the Mac is Beau Geste. In Newport yesterday and the lineup of boats getting ready at Newport Shipyard was impressive.

[big chicken 1]

Backdoor way to prelim splits

 

http://www.cycracetomackinac.com/results.cfm

 

Cool, thanks. Hadn't tried that way before.

[FLICK OFF! 0]

Batman

[Fast Laser 4]

Backdoor way to prelim splits

 

http://www.cycracetomackinac.com/results.cfm

 

 

Section break link for those of us that prefer the front door

 

http://www.cycracetomackinac.com/scratchbyclass.cfm

[Go Fuck Yourself 3]

I see the GL70's are mixed in with the misfit turbos. Anyone care to elaborate?

[strbrdtckr 1]

Backdoor way to prelim splits

 

http://www.cycracetomackinac.com/results.cfm

 

 

Section break link for those of us that prefer the front door

 

http://www.cycracetomackinac.com/scratchbyclass.cfm

 

 

This year I'd like the honor of pointing out:

 

USA 47001, Big Country, Concordia 47, Sailing Anarchy Yacht Club

 

 

golf clap to Ike

[Fast Laser 4]

NOR says you need 8 for your own class. Unfortunately, the GL70s only have 7 this year. A few other classes were close to the 8 (Farr 40, J111, J120, Farr 395).

[12345 34]

Why does it take Chicago Y.C so long to put up the section breaks?

 

Bayview Y.C already has theirs posted.

 

 

Looks like a healthy turbo section

 

Defiance J/V 66

Denali N/M 68,

Equation STP 65

Imedi TP52

Merlin Bill Lee 70 Canting Keel

Natalie J TP52

Windquest Max Z86

 

Simple solution... race 1D

[olshitsky 8]

Every year, out-of-towners come on this thread and ask about a good place to eat. Felt obligated to mention that Gene and Georgetti, a proper Chicago steakhouse ("where you're likely to see mobsters and politicians...often at the same table") is celebrating their 70th anniversary and offering an incredible prix fix menu including 2 alcoholic drinks for $15.25. Only on the 14th, 15th, and 16th.

 

Just a note I thought I'd pass along. Bulk up on red meat before the race, avoid using the head.

[ropetrick 33]

Every year, out-of-towners come on this thread and ask about a good place to eat. Felt obligated to mention that Gene and Georgetti, a proper Chicago steakhouse ("where you're likely to see mobsters and politicians...often at the same table") is celebrating their 70th anniversary and offering an incredible prix fix menu including 2 alcoholic drinks for $15.25. Only on the 14th, 15th, and 16th.

 

Just a note I thought I'd pass along. Bulk up on red meat before the race, avoid using the head.

 

YUMMMM ! ! !

[Trimmed for Speed.. 0]

Coming off a two-year break to participate in this 'fresh water fly swatting contest', yet again. For some reason, I'm looking forward to it

 

A song comes to mind: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LCpKmWLcpA

 

Tried & True, gonna make it happen.

[Ike Scott 2]

need someone to take a crew van to the island . . . know someone available?

[GABA 1]

NOR says you need 8 for your own class. Unfortunately, the GL70s only have 7 this year. A few other classes were close to the 8 (Farr 40, J111, J120, Farr 395).

 

Wassa matta?

Can't they enter a couple "ghost boats" and get a section like people (who shall remain nameless) do in the NOODs?

[Monkey 300]

NOR says you need 8 for your own class. Unfortunately, the GL70s only have 7 this year. A few other classes were close to the 8 (Farr 40, J111, J120, Farr 395).

 

Wassa matta?

Can't they enter a couple "ghost boats" and get a section like people (who shall remain nameless) do in the NOODs?

Who says they won't?!?

[miahmouse 1]

bumping for added veteran knowledge...

[lcomet 0]

Have room in a comfortable van coming back from the island leaving around 10 am on Wednesday to Dusable Harbor $40 per peron, 3 available. Pm me if interested. Bus trip back is $85 fyi.

[Hippie 1]

current forecast says our J105 will be on the island Monday @ 1220 pm.

[12345 34]

current forecast says our J105 will be on the island Monday @ 1220 pm.

 

I'm okay with that!

[doghouse 57]

Damn, that means we have to be there like 4 am.

[12345 34]

Damn, that means we have to be there like 4 am.

 

You say that like it's a problem

[doghouse 57]

Making it happen could be!

[Hippie 1]

i should post our ETA predictions once per day until the start of the race.

[12345 34]

i should post our ETA predictions once per day until the start of the race.

 

it would be interesting

[Triceratops 0]

30 out of the SW.

 

30 at night is just crazy, you wildman. 20 will get us up there just fine.

 

 

That might get us up there before midnight! How sweet would that be? Averaging 20 kt for 12 hours!

Seriously though it our first MAC and we are hoping for steady breeze and a very long Broad REACH!

 

 

Triceratops

[Irishdriver 1]

Chicago-Mac #30 for me this year, would have been in a row too except for back surgery last year. Looking forward to

seeing everyone, and we will ROCK on Big Country this year....!

 

ID

[big chicken 1]

Woah, they changed the race website and now I can't find the section splits anymore. Anyone know where they went?

[dickie greenleaf 0]

Woah, they changed the race website and now I can't find the section splits anymore. Anyone know where they went?

 

Don't know, but the new site totally sucks ass.

 

DG

[big chicken 1]

Woah, they changed the race website and now I can't find the section splits anymore. Anyone know where they went?

 

Don't know, but the new site totally sucks ass.

 

DG

 

Past results seem to be missing too. Probably not the best timing to be rolling out a new website just prior to the race and then have to debug it.

[dickie greenleaf 0]

Woah, they changed the race website and now I can't find the section splits anymore. Anyone know where they went?

 

Don't know, but the new site totally sucks ass.

 

DG

 

Past results seem to be missing too. Probably not the best timing to be rolling out a new website just prior to the race and then have to debug it.

Agreed.

 

Same thoughts here.

[Go Fuck Yourself 3]

Chicago-Mac #30 for me this year, would have been in a row too except for back surgery last year. Looking forward to

seeing everyone, and we will ROCK on Big Country this year....!

 

ID

 

Keep them on the course bro...

[MR.CLEAN 141]

Snoochy Poochy

 

 

We are streaming the start of the Chicago Mac live.

 

Got our pink flag

[Wuffie 0]

First time Mac. Looking for top 3 stops en route back to Chicago and why. We draw just under 7'.

[@last 5]

First time Mac. Looking for top 3 stops en route back to Chicago and why. We draw just under 7'.

 

personal preference but I would say Beaver Island, hang out at the Shamrock and lots of interesting local history in addition to being a cool place.

Leland, new docks, fishing heritage very visible, sort of a like a walk back in time in addition to a good bar/restaurant (bluebird).

I like Jacobsens in Frankfort but next stop down I would probably put at Ludington, two good municipal marinas (old and new-new having a nice pool out front in additional to Jamesport a good local micro brewery close by, just my two cents. Are you one of the "level 35's" in section 6? If so will be fun racing against you.

[Wuffie 0]

@last -

 

We're not a level 35 but we are in Section 6. I understand the level 35 group has some excellent sailors in it.

 

Looking forward to this in a big way.

[miahmouse 1]

Woah, they changed the race website and now I can't find the section splits anymore. Anyone know where they went?

 

Don't know, but the new site totally sucks ass.

 

DG

 

Past results seem to be missing too. Probably not the best timing to be rolling out a new website just prior to the race and then have to debug it.

this...

 

//rant of personal hatred towards shitty site design removed...

[Lazy Guy 2]

Get 'em out!

[@last 5]

@last -

 

We're not a level 35 but we are in Section 6. I understand the level 35 group has some excellent sailors in it.

 

Looking forward to this in a big way.

 

It's a fun event, last time I did it was on a GL 70 so am sure time wise will be a very different experience but for an adventure you can't beat it.

[doghouse 57]

New website is We todd it.

[big chicken 1]

Woah, they changed the race website and now I can't find the section splits anymore. Anyone know where they went?

 

Well, since I complained that the section breaks weren't available I guess I should acknowledge that they now are. It appears that pieces of the site are coming on line in stages.

[proOC 16]

current forecast says our J105 will be on the island Monday @ 1220 pm.

 

I'm okay with that!

 

I am also good with that.

Porto

[Hippie 1]

current forecast says our J105 will be on the island Monday @ 1220 pm.

 

I'm okay with that!

 

I am also good with that.

Porto

Newest one calls for Tuesday at 2pm....Just in time for the party!

 

Sorry, meant to say Monday between 1140am and 230pm...

[12345 34]

 

Newest one calls for Tuesday at 2pm....Just in time for the party!

 

 

Now thats not funny

[big chicken 1]

 

Newest one calls for Tuesday at 2pm....Just in time for the party!

 

 

Now thats not funny

Shades of 2009

[Grinder 30]

2002 Mac. Made closing time at Horns on Sunday night. Will it ever happen again?

[gqchicago 0]

2002 Mac. Made closing time at Horns on Sunday night. Will it ever happen again?

 

Of course it will...this year in fact....while you're in Hawaii!!

[Grinder 30]

If anyone on here makes 2am closing on Sunday night I'll buy a round.

[doghouse 57]

If anyone on here makes 2am closing on Sunday night I'll buy a round.

 

I'll take payment in advance please.