Welcome to the Mac/Man information center. Below you will find our classes and race fee information, as well as some general information. Please read it all. At the bottom of this page you will find links to all the documents you will need for the race including an entry form. Your race fee will not be billed until June 2010.

About the MacMan Challenge

The ‘MacMan’ is a competitive racing/cruising event that offers a spinnaker/genniker division for serious competitors, a whitesail class for those who don’t want the fuss of a spinnaker and a double handed class for those couples or friends who are into the added challenge
The event starts on the beautiful shores of Mackinac Island, the U.S. gateway to the North Channel at the Mackinac Island Yacht Club. The start with the Grand Hotel in the background is enough to inspire any crew. The first stop is the beautiful port of Gore Bay Canada where you can explore the natural beauty of the area and end your first port day with a fresh fish dinner and a few libations to celebrate your progress.

The next day will find you heading to the finish line in Little Current. You will sail among the beautiful islands of the North Channel competing with your fellow sailors and new friends for the ultimate overall trophy. Little Current offers more fun and games as well as a great awards dinner celebration.

You are now ready for the real rewards of your adventure, the North Channel and Georgian Bay has been rated as one of the top three cruising destinations in the world and you are right in the middle of it. Now whether you want to explore Manitoulin Island or the many anchorages just a few miles away you will be sure to enjoy some prime cruising time.

Classes & Fees for 2010 Mac/Man

Mackinac to Little Current

PHRF A: Spinnaker & Gennaker Class Fee $400 *

PHRF B: White Sail Only Fee $400*

PHRF C: Double-Handed Fee $300**

Gore Bay to Little Current

PHRF D: Spinnaker & Gennaker Class Fee $200*^

PHRF E: White Sail Only Fee $200*^

PHFR F: Double-Handed Fee $150**^

*^ Fees include dockage @ Gore Bay & Little Current, (4) t-shirts , & (4) meal tickets for Little Current & Gore Bay.

**^ Fees include dockage @ Gore Bay & Little Current, (2) t-shirts, & (2) meal tickets for Little Current & Gore Bay.

If you raced in 2009 and have no changes to your rig, sails or hull we will use your last years rating. All others will need to fill in their boat’s information or provide a PHRF certificate.

If you have not raced in the past please make sure you fill out all the measurements for your boat on the entry form. This is an honor system if you do not accurately submit the proper measurements and boat information you are liable to be protested and disqualified

Extra t-shirts and meal tickets may be purchased at extra costs T-shirts $15, hats $15 & meal tickets, Gore Bay dinner & breakfast $25, Awards dinner $25.