Sail Grand Finale

⛵ A reminder that safety always comes first. Yesterday’s practice racing took a scary turn when Heartbreaker’s lifeline failed, sending five crew into the water and triggering an immediate man overboard sequence. Thankfully, the support fleet was right there — reacting instantly, assisting effectively, and ensuring everyone was safe and accounted for. A huge thank you to all the chaseboats and safety teams for being in position and ready to go. It’s moments like this that remind us why these boats — and the people on them — are absolutely essential out here. 💬 Drop a 👍 for the safety crews who keep us racing with confidence. #GL52Series #YachtRacing #SafetyFirst #SupportFleet #HeartbreakerSailing #MOBDrill #SailingLife #RegattaSafety

Jibe peel from our Code Zero to A2 during day 3 of @sailingweekantigua

#greatlakes #boatnerd Famous Soo Locks Boat Tours

The Queen speaks! 1,013.5’ Paul R. Tregurtha, the biggest ship on the Great Lakes, chases a small boat through the shadows of the Blue Water Bridge, before exchanging a salute with the Huron Lightship! #PaulRTregurtha #interlakesteamshipcompany #greatlakesfreighter #greatlakesshipping #shiphorn

The BIGGEST ship on the Great Lakes, Paul R. Tregurtha gives and gets a salute at the Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge. August 04, 2025. #paulrtregurtha #interlakesteamshipcompany #greatlakesfreighter #greatlakesshipping #shiphorn

⛵️ Here's a look at your 101st Bayview Mackinac Race ( Port Huron to Mackinac Race ) forecast for 8am tomorrow.

Partly Sunny with warm, breezy and humid conditions can be expected with temperature of 74° waves shouldn't be an issue at the beginning of the send off.

Good luck to all the racers 🏁
If you are heading to watch the boats at send off feel free to comment your race photos 👇

Thank you Mark Watson for the photo.