101st Mackinac Race

The 101st annual race from Chicago to Mackinac Island set off today. Danny is racing on the Cyclone team again this year. Here are a few pictures from the start of the race. You can click on any picture for a larger view.

The Cyclone "shore crew" assembles and prepares to cheer the Cyclone on.

Cyclone approaches the parade point


Cyclone and crew at the parade point. That's Danny waving near the mast.


The shore crew displays their banners


Here's a look at their current position within section 7 as of about 3:30pm Saturday