2011 MacMan

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8th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL YACHT RACE

Mackinac Island to Manitoulin Island

MacMan Race - July 21st - 23rd

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"The Eighth Annual International MacMan Challenge is a two-part, 228-kilo-metre race (123

nautical miles) that starts at the Mackinac Yacht Club on Mackinac Island. Natural High, left

Mackinaw at 11:15 a.m. on Thursday, July 21, and reached the end of the first leg at Gore

Bay, at 2:34 a.m. on Friday, July 22. The second place boat came in 10 seconds later. In the

second leg of the race, Natural High left Gore Bay at 9:25 a.m. on Friday and arrived at 3:04

p.m. on Saturday, July 23, in Little Current. Natural High was the overall winner in Class A."

Asked to explain the victory, Hallet cited preparation, equipment, and the experience and

character of his handpicked crew: Tom Carmichael, Jack Rice, Alex Elder and Chuck

Holgate.

-Sandra Paul, Editor of News This Week

The eighth annual MacMan race exceeded the expectations of the organizing committee and the

competitors. This yacht race provided everything great about sailing. The wind cooperated this

year and the boats were always moving well in reasonable weather. The boats cut through the

clean, clear, cobalt waters of the North Channel. Friends old and new enjoyed the camaraderie

and celebration at the three host communities; Mackinac Island, Gore Bay and Little Current.

To view photos of the 2011 MacMan race, please click the appropriate section: 1. RACE