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Tag Archives: Chicago Mac Race
The longest 4 hours
The last words I heard from my husband via cell phone: “We’re just trying to survive!” Time: 1:01 a.m. on Monday. After that, I waited. And waited. It would be the longest four hours of my life before I’d hear … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Faith, Family, friends, God, Joy, Sailing/Boating
Tagged Bible, Chicago Mac Race, Chicago Yacht Club, Lake Michigan, Mackinaw Island, Mark Morley, mercy, Petoskey, prayer, Psalms, refuge, Suzanne Bickel, Swiftsure, WingNuts
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Finish, at last!
11:30 pm FINISH Michigan Time, but Swiftsure waited around in bay for a spot to deliver their ‘touch and go’ paper. It was at least an hour later for that process. All three of our group—Steve, Henry and son, Nate … Continue reading
9:00 pm update
9:00 pm Steve called and they have 14 knots of wind and sailing 9 knots! They have an hour to the bridge and another hour to the finish mark. So….they should be in around 11 pm. PTL!! .
5:30 pm-Monday, July 26
5:30 pm Steve called and seemed in good spirits in spite of their location near Grays Reef sailing at about 6 knots with only 37 miles to go. Considering they spent 8 hours going 1 knot or less, 6 knots … Continue reading
2:30 pm-Monday, July 26
Swiftsure nearing Petoskey area running at 2.2 with 42 miles to go. Mary and I are now on the Island and enjoying our comfy room–ready to go get something to eat & check out the town. .
Monday Morning on the Island
From Torresen: 0430 Race Time, Monday, July 26th. The water at the Straits of Mackinaw is glass. There is an occasional dark spot indicating a touch of breeze, but they are few and far between. This is evidenced by the Turbo Runaway … Continue reading
7:30 am – Monday, July 26
Swiftsure has 68 nautical miles to go – sailing along at 5.0! May the winds pick up and you sail toward your goal with grace! We’ll be eagerly waiting for you on the Island, boys. “Let us run with endurance … Continue reading
DogDayz first to finish the 102nd
11:30 p.m. Swiftsure is sailing along at 6.2 knots with about a 100 miles to go! This in from the Chicago Yacht Club: MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich.– DogDayz skippered by Dan VandenBossche was first to cross the line in the … Continue reading
7:30 pm – Sunday, July 25
Swiftsure is moving along at 6.2 knots with only 124 nautical miles to go. .
2:00 pm – Sunday, July 25
2:00 pm Swiftsure moving at 7.5 knots with 155 miles to go. Reports of a few not-so-fun events happening: Collision at the start line – 2 boats had to withdraw. One boat struck by lightning—thankfully, the crew is safe, but … Continue reading