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The 117th Race to Mackinac will be on July 10th & 11th 2026
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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  First Goat Rodeo & Social of 2026
Will Be in February

Date, Place & Time
TBA
Decorated Sailboats

   
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Our 66th Spring Induction at
> > > >CYC's Monroe Street Station< < < <

Saturday May 2nd 2026
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!
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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...


$TBA per Person All Inclusive

* * * This Year at Monroe Station * * *


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  Pre-Mackinac Race Cocktail Party
Columbia Yacht Club

Friday July 10th 2026 6:30-8:00 p.m.


    The Upper Deck of Columbia Yacht Club is The Gathering Place
on the Friday evening before the 117th 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.



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Tuesday's Post-Mackinac Race Cocktail Party

On the Veranda of the Island House Hotel
Tuesday, July 14th 2026   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 117th Race to Mac. 

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

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Our Newest 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!
Rules & Entry Deadline are Pending
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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!

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  117th Mackinac Awards Ceremony
Presented by Wintrust

Tuesday July 14th 2026 at The Mission Point Resort
14:00 - 15:00 *Island Time* EDT



Sailors' Party Tuesday July 14th 2026 at
The Mission Point Resort
Tickets required

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

CYC's Link to Updates:

117th Race to Mackinac 2026


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Annual Holiday Party at CYC Monroe Station
Will be filled with Glad Tidings and Joy!
Saturday December 6th 2025   6:00PM

Decorated Sailboats

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 2026 Class of Island Goats to attend and
Enjoy the Camaraderie of the Society.
Congratulations to Our New Master Mariners!














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 at $75 per person
including tax and gratuity

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Monroe Station   Monroe Station

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

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