Two people went overboard and eight boats have retired so far during the 101st Port Huron-to-Mackinac Island Sailboat race, the Bayview Yacht Club said in a statement Sunday, July 13.
The yacht club said the 15-20 knot southwest wind in Southern Lake Huron during the start of the race for 191 entries promised to deliver “one of the fastest races in the history of this race.
“The brisk conditions at the start were not, however, without cost. Several entries suffered breakdowns in sails, rigs, and even rudders, and two crew-overboard incidents fortunately resulted in successful recoveries.”
No significant injuries were reported.
“We are grateful to the U.S. Coast Guard and those competitors who participated in the successful search and rescue of the sailors who were in the water. It’s a testament to their skill, preparedness, and the shared commitment to safety that all sailors share any time they are on the water. Well done,” Paul Falcone, commodore of Bayview Yacht Club, said in the statement.
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This article originally appeared on Port Huron Times Herald: Bayview: 2 go overboard during race to Mackinac Island
Reporting by Liz Shepard, Port Huron Times Herald / Port Huron Times Herald
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