You can’t have a book about Mackinac without highlighting the annual sailboat
races that finish at Mackinac Island.
Thrilling, colorful, and stacked with skill, these annual events draw a large
number of participants and many spectators.
In the novel, Tawny talks about the races and Takoda works
as a master boat builder and restorer.
His dedication to the trade helps the reader understand a little more
about the tremendous skills and patience that is involved.
This year the Chicago Yacht Club’s 105th race from Chicago to Mackinac
is scheduled start on July 13.
See: http://www.cycracetomackinac.com/
The Bayview Yacht Club’s annual race from Port Huron to Mackinac
will kick off on July 20th. See http://www.bycmack.com
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