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Crossing the finish line

July 27, 2009 Bayview

Early this morning, the first of the boats began crossing the finish line at Mission Point on Mackinac Island in the Pure Michigan Bayview Mackinac Race.  We are proud to announce that Eagle One, the boat upon which our very own George Zimmermann was crewing, has crossed the finish line, and was the first to [...]

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Tagged as: Bayview, Events, Mackinac Island, Port Huron, Pure Michigan, Pure Michigan Bayview Mackinac Race, Sailing

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Getting closer…

July 26, 2009 Bayview

Pure Michigan’s George Zimmermann is back with a mid-afternoon update from Eagle One in the Pure Michigan Bayview Mackinac Race.  After a slow, calm start to the day, the winds are finally picking up, helping push the boats closer and closer to that finish line on Mackinac Island.  Eagle One is expected to cross that [...]

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Day Two of the Pure Michigan Bayview Mackinac Race

July 26, 2009 Bayview

It’s the second day of the Pure Michigan Bayview Mackinac Race, and Pure Michigan’s own George Zimmermann is back with another update.  The racers had a good night – with the exception a brief squall that came through, the weather was fairly calm. 
This race comes with a lot of history – it started in 1925 with [...]

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The Race is On

July 25, 2009 Bayview

The Pure Michigan Bayview Mackinac Race is underway, and Pure Michigan’s own George Zimmermann is aboard Eagle One, and keeping us all updated as they sail up Lake Huron towards Mackinac Island.
Outside of a little rain, the weather has been fantastic for the all the racers.  Let’s hope it stays that way!
Check out George’s latest [...]

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Mackinac Here They Come – Latest Race Update

July 25, 2009 Bayview

Finally it’s race day, the  Pure Michigan Bayview Mackinac Race is underway.  Pure Michigan’s own George Zimmermann who is crewing for Eagle One will be updating us via satellite phone throughout the race.
Check out his latest update at 10.23am today:
[Audio clip: view full post to listen]

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Tagged as: Bayview, Events, Family, Mackinac Island, Port Huron, Pure Michigan Bayview Mackinac Race, Sailing

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Boat Night in Port Huron

July 24, 2009 Bayview

It’s Boat Night in Port Huron, the night before the big Pure Michigan Bayview Mackinac Race, and Pure Michigan’s own George Zimmermann is there.  George will be crewing for Eagle One starting tomorrow, and over the course of the race, he’ll be providing updates.  The only place to hear these is right here.
Check out his [...]

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The Pure Michigan Bayview Mackinac Race

July 18, 2009 Bayview

Next week, the Pure Michigan Bayview Mackinac Race kicks off in Port Huron. The festivities begin with Family Day on Thursday, July 23, followed by Boat Night on July 24. Then, on Saturday, July 25, the boats set sail, racing along Lake Huron to Mackinac Island. The race is expected to last at least 2 [...]

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Age Appreciation

July 5, 2009 Family

Michigan is home to two of the Top 10 Historic Hotels in America, as rated by 65 of the AAA Hotel Inspectors. In a just-released report, the knowledgeable property reviewers selected The Dearborn Inn, noted as the first “airport hotel” when it was built in 1931 across from the Ford Airport in Dearborn, and the [...]

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Tagged as: Dearborn, Mackinac Island

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Hoof It Up!

July 4, 2009 Events & Festivals

On an island where the horse is king, it’s hard to believe that this year’s Festival of the Horse is a first. Taking place on Mackinac Island, July 23-25, the festival is being organized by the Mackinac Horsemen’s Association and features a variety of hoof-stomping fun. Events will include a lecture on Mackinac’s Horse Culture, [...]

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Tagged as: Mackinac Island, Things to Do

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