The most exciting part of the trip was our encounter with some of the boats competing in the 103rd Chicago to Mackinac Race. As we left the harbor we began seeing sailboats from the Cruising Classes who had started their race on Friday, ahead of the main group of competitors. As we searched the horizon for more boats, we spotted a boat that appeared much larger than the others around it. As it got closer it was obvious it was not one of the Cruising Class boats, and we thought perhaps it was one of the Turbo class boats, so I began taking pictures. What a thrill it was when we discovered that the boat was Windquest the largest boat participating in this year’s race at 86 feet long. As you can see from the pictures, this is a truly beautiful boat.
North Manitou Shoal Lighthouse |
Windquest |
Windquest |
Windquest passing by North Manitou Island |
Windquest |
Point Betsie Lighthouse |
Point Betsie Lighthouse |
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