today, it's hosting the annual race to mackinac island. a marathon sailing competition that attracts yacht teams from around the world. the water was calm, and it was time to sail. i just had to find the perfect boat. what is it about chicago that makes this such a haven for boaters? well access to the great lakes. this is the center of the united states for sailing and for boating. i see boats of all shapes and sizes. and you have sailors of all shapes and sizes, as well. no doubt. here at the burnham park yacht club we have a junior sailing program. each summer children can come and learn how to sail. they spend a week out on the water and enjoy the wonderful sailing city of chicago. and after graduating sailing school with flying colors, i was more than ready to take on a little lake. my next instructor, race to mackinac veteran megan stole. a lot of people come here and they say i didn't know chicago was on an ocean. no, i didn't either. we can get conditions like an ocean, but, actually, a little worse. we can see waves that will cras