102nd Bayview Mackinac Race happening this weekend

On July 18, more than 200 boats and 1,600 sailors will set off from the black river and head up to Mackinac Island for the Bayview Mackinac race.

The competition is the world’s longest continuously run long-distance freshwater yacht race.

The race is considered a Michigan tradition, running for its 102nd year. Each year the event brings in about $50 million to the state.

This year marks the first year both the commodore and race chair are women.

Sandra Svoboda, Commodore of Bayview Yacht Club, joined Local 4 Live to talk about this year’s events.

You can watch the full interview in the video at the beginning of this article.