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ISLAND GOATS SAILING SOCIETY
Chicago Yacht Club Station
Current and Historical Events & Links
The 117th Race to Mackinac will be on July 9th & 10th 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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Last Goat Rodeo & Social of 2025
Mac Bar
Chicago Yacht Club
Tuesday November 20th 18:00-??
Fellow Goats, on Thursday, November 20th from 1800 until they close the bar on us,
we are having another Goat Social at the Mac Bar at Chicago Yacht Club, Monroe Street.
We are a social club and we should socialize more often than four times a year!
So, come to CYC, have a drink and some society with other Goats!
For food and drink, CYC members may use their member charge. Non-CYC members may use credit cards.
Parking in the Monroe parking lot is allowed. Tell the gate keeper that you are a Goat.
Wear a Goat hat, pin, belt or shirt so we know that you are one of us.
Maybe you can get a picture with the Goat!
Lastly, if you have a shipmate that is a few races away from qualifying to apply
for Goat membership, bring them with you. Also bring your SO's if you like.
If you think you are coming, please email
TedJones@IslandGoats.Org
CYC would like an approximate count of how many Goats and guests
may be there so they can have enough bar tenders.
None of us wants to wait for a drink, do we?
We are planning another Social in February.
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 6th 2025 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 2026 Class of Island Goats to attend and
Enjoy the Camaraderie of the Society.
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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 $TBA per person including tax and gratuity
Back to the Future...
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!**
Click Here: To See Photos of Current & Past Events!
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Pre-Mackinac Race Cocktail Party
Columbia Yacht Club
Friday July 9th 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.
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 13th 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.
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Our 65th Spring Induction at
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
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Bret Liebmann
Rob Lovell
Michael Lunn
Patricia McMahon
Bill Mercer
Scott Mittelsteadt
Jay Muller
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Chuck Norton
Boyd Rice
Larry Taunt
Kevin Teborek
Stuart Thompson
Malachy Tobin
Scott Vander Linde
Bob Warnecke
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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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