Press Conference with Chicago Yacht Club’s Greg Freeman
In a SKYPE call earlier today, Greg Freeman, Race Chair of the Chicago Yacht Club's 103rd Race to Mackinac presented by Veuve Clicquot speaks to press. Full audio available here.
Statement from Chicago Yacht Club
As of Monday, July 18, it has been confirmed by the U. S. Coast Guard and it is with great regret that the Chicago Yacht Club acknowledges the deaths of two sailors who were competing in the 2011 Chicago Yacht Club's Race to Mackinac.
A severe thunderstorm crossed Lake Michigan around midnight EDT last night. Windgusts were reported at 52 knots with waves of 4-6 feet.
The Coast Guard was notified at 12:40 am via VHF radio by crew members from one of the competing boats 'Sociable' that another of the competing boats, 'WingNuts,' had capsized in these severe conditions.
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