| In my last article I talked a little about the Chicago to | | | | Pony is a hotel and bar where everyone goes to have |
| Mackinac Island race. I am relatively new to sailing but it | | | | a great time, it is a must if you go to Mackinac Island. |
| has really changed my life. The race to Mackinac | | | | Everyone only usually stays one or two day on the |
| gives me another big event to look forward to every | | | | island because most people either do another race |
| year in July. This will be my third year doing the race | | | | that starts one day after the Mac ends or they have |
| and I can't wait. | | | | to start heading back to Chicago area. The trip back is |
| The actual race really is exhilarating and not much | | | | relaxing and a lot of fun, we stop at various ports to |
| beats it, but once the race is over and the competition | | | | have a good time and sleep. We usually stop in a |
| is done, that's when the fun starts. Mackinac Island is | | | | couple ports in Michigan and then we cross the giant |
| located in Lake Huron, in Michigan. The island is off | | | | lake and stay some places in Wisconsin. |
| limits to any automobiles except for emergency | | | | The whole trip is a blast, and would recommend it to |
| vehicles, otherwise everything is horse and carriage or | | | | everyone that has the opportunity to sail such a large |
| bike. | | | | race. I hope to keep sailing this race for the rest of my |
| Most of the racers go out to the bars and meet | | | | life and become what they call a "goat", someone who |
| everyone over some much deserved drinks. If you | | | | has done over 50 races in their lifetime. Hope this |
| have heard anything about the party after the race, | | | | article makes you want to participate in the largest |
| you have probably heard of the Pink Pony. The Pink | | | | fresh water race in the world. See you up there! |