117th annual Race to Mackinac takes off from Chicago's Monroe Harbor

The 117th annual Race to Mackinac began on Saturday morning, with sailors departing from Chicago's Monroe Harbor headed for Mackinac Island. The Race to Mackinac is one of the oldest and longest freshwater sailing races in the world, covering approximately 333 miles on Lake Michigan. The event draws hundreds of sailors and numerous boat entries each year from across the region.