Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:sailing
gptkbp:admission_fee varies by year
gptkbp:annual_event gptkb:true
gptkbp:charity supports local charities
gptkbp:community_events associated with local festivals
gptkbp:community_involvement local businesses
gptkbp:crew_capacity varies by boat
gptkbp:cultural_impact part of sailing culture in the Midwest
gptkbp:environmental_concerns promotes sustainability
gptkbp:first_held 1898
gptkbp:first_race gptkb:Chicago,_Illinois
gptkb:Mackinac_Island,_Michigan
gptkb:award_ceremony
gptkbp:historical_records kept by Chicago Yacht Club
gptkbp:historical_significance one of the oldest freshwater races
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac
gptkbp:is_a_destination_for gptkb:Mackinac_Island
gptkbp:is_monitored_by important for safety
gptkbp:length approximately 333 miles
gptkbp:location gptkb:Lake_Michigan
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
gptkbp:navigation_system requires skilled navigation
gptkbp:notable_participants notable sailors
gptkbp:notable_race over a century old
governed by US Sailing
cruising and racing
requires planning and preparation
includes storms and rough waters
part of sailing heritage in the Great Lakes
gptkbp:notable_winner gptkb:Ragtime
gptkb:Defiance
gptkb:Windquest
Mischief
Sayonara
gptkbp:number_of_races typically 24 to 48 hours
gptkbp:organizer gptkb:Chicago_Yacht_Club
gptkbp:participants sailboats
gptkbp:participating_nations attracts international competitors
gptkbp:race_tracking GPS tracking available
gptkbp:release_date July
gptkbp:safety mandatory safety gear
gptkbp:sailing_event variable
various classes
awarded to top finishers
fosters camaraderie among sailors
includes various yacht classes
gptkbp:sponsorship various corporate sponsors
gptkbp:tradition includes pre-race festivities
gptkbp:weather_conditions can be unpredictable
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ellen_Mac_Arthur
gptkb:Chicago_Yacht_Club
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5