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Current and Historical Events & Links




                 

The 116th Race to Mackinac will be on July 18th & 19th 2025
Click the Link Below for Details!

Congratulations Mackinac Racers!

Official Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac Site
See you on the Course

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Our 65th Spring Induction at
> > > >CYC's Monroe Street Station< < < <

Saturday May 3rd 2025
Cocktails at 6:00     Dinner at 7:00
In Keeping with IGSS Traditions,
Black Tie Preferred
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Our 2025 Inductees
Our Inductees are invited to Briefly tell A Favorite Story
from their experiences during A Mac Race...
Always a highlight of the evening!
Jason Aardema
Donald Cameron
Jim Clouser
Jon Forton
Nancy Garrity
Mark Hetzel
Brian Kaczor
John Larson
Bret Liebmann
Rob Lovell
Michael Lunn
Patricia McMahon
Bill Mercer
Scott Mittelsteadt
Jay Muller
Chuck Norton
Boyd Rice
Larry Taunt
Kevin Teborek
Stuart Thompson
Malachy Tobin
Scott Vander Linde
Bob Warnecke

Our 2024 Fastest Goat Award Recipients

Chicago to Mackinac Trophy Division

Robert Hughes on Heartbreaker USA 88528

Chicago to Mackinac Cup Division
Michael Kaczor on EricaUSA 30475

Chicago to Mackinac Crusing Division
Dan Emery on Fuzzy Logic USA 52235

Our 2024 Smoked Goat Award Recipient
Don Reynertson on Legacy USA 52377
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Each Goat will receive
Two Complimentary Drinks...


This Year's Buffet Dinner features: Appetizers, Salad,
A Carving Station, Baked Salmon, Pasta, Vegetables
Desert & Coffee

Seating is Limited, so
Reservations are Required!
All Reservations will be done ON LINE
Through our Membership Management System.
(Chicago Yacht Club will NOT accept your reservation)

* * * RESERVE NOW * * *
...Click Here...


$60 per Person All Inclusive

* * * This Year at Monroe Station * * *


Click Here: To See Photos of Current & Past Events!








     

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  Pre-Mackinac Race Cocktail Party
Columbia Yacht Club

Friday July 18th 2025 6:30-8:00 p.m.


    The Upper Deck of Columbia Yacht Club is The Gathering Place
on the Friday evening before the 116th Mac Race.

In the past countless bottles of rum have been won and lost
due to wagers made at this event!

Festivities will run from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
As always, there will be Free hors d'oeuvre &
2 Complimentary Drink Tickets for Active Goats.
Hope to See You There!

Columbia Yacht Club will have a Buffet Dinner After Our Event. Make Reservations by calling 312-938-3625
Major Credit Cards Honored for Guests.



Click Here: To See Photos of Current & Past Events!


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Tuesday's Post-Mackinac Race Cocktail Party

On the Veranda of the Island House Hotel
Tuesday, July 22nd 2025   1200-1330 Island Time EDT



    Tuesday afternoon following the race from 1200-1330 Island Time,
The Island Goats Cocktail Party is where to be.  

Members and their guest enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvre
while sharing tall tales of the 116th Race to Mac. 

Sponsors' door prizes are given out,
followed by an official IGSS group photo. 

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A New Island Goat & Mac Race Tradition!

The Boat Load of Goats Awards
2 Flags to be Awarded
One for the Most Goats On-Board &
One for the Highest Average Goat Years On-Board!
Click Here: To See Rules & Entry Info!
Entry Deadline is July 8th 2025
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Racers who have just completed their 25th race, and are
planning to join the IGSS, are encouraged to attend.

Be There for the Annual Island Goats Group Photo!

Click Here: To See Photos of Current & Past Events!

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  115th Mackinac Awards Ceremony
Presented by Wintrust

Tuesday July 22nd 2025 at The Mission Point Resort
14:00 - 15:00 *Island Time* EDT



Sailors' Party Tuesday July 22nd 2025 at
The Mission Point Resort
Tickets required

14:00 - 15:00 *Island Time* EDT

CYC's Link to Updates:

116th Race to Mackinac 2025


Click Here: To See Photos of Current & Past Events!

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Annual Holiday Party at CYC Monroe Station
Will be filled with Glad Tidings and Joy!
Saturday December 7th 2024   6:00PM

Cocktails from 6:00PM - Buffet dinner starts at 7:30PM
Free Hors d'oeuvre
Two drinks for each Goat will be on us!

    'Tis the season, and we gather for some
Holiday Cheer at CYC Monroe Station.
The night begins with a lively cocktail hour,
with complimentary drinks and hors d'oeuvre,
followed by an optional buffet dinner.

We'll announce the Fastest Goat to the Island and
we invite the 2023 Class of Island Goats to attend and
Enjoy the Camaraderie of the Society.














Candlelight Dinner
A Candlelit Dinner at CYC during
The Holidays is a Special Treat.

This Year's Buffet Dinner will feature Prime Rib of Beef au jus
with Whipped Horseradish Cream,   Almond Crusted Whitefish  &
Garlic Rosemary Chicken with Lemon Butter Sauce
Yorkshire Popovers, Broccoli, Cauliflower
and Mashed Potatoes

All included at $70 per person including tax and gratuity

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Monroe Station   Monroe Station

Dinner Reservations REQUIRED!
* Click Here: To Reserve & Pay at Member's Portal *
**Again, DON'T CALL the Club this Year!!!**

Click Here: To See Photos of Current & Past Events!


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