The Bayview Port Huron Mackinac Race will revert to a single course format for its 2027 edition following recent successful implementations of the change. The announcement was reported by Ted Kulfan of The Detroit News on November 4, 2026.
One of the longest-running freshwater sailing races in the world, the event traditionally runs from Port Huron, Michigan, to Mackinac Island on Lake Huron. Organizers have experimented with multiple course options in recent years but will consolidate back to one course for 2027 after positive feedback from participants and stakeholders.
The race, organized by the Bayview Yacht Club, typically attracts hundreds of boats each July. The return to a single course aims to simplify logistics, enhance competition, and preserve the event's historic character on the Great Lakes.
