In 2025 THREE Blockheads made it to the Island first during the Race to Mackinac.

Jack Reiske, Murphy Roszak, and Torston Thiel were sailing aboard Vogue, a C&C 41 in the cruising division. It was a light upwind race for the entire fleet this year, with the entire fleet trying to avoid the holes scattered around the lake! They finished the race on July 21st at 7:37:46 AM with an elapsed time off 3 days, 1 hour, 36 minutes, and 13 seconds.

 

116th CYC Race to Mackinac presented by Wintrust / Chicago Yacht Club

 

After racing, we met up with the Blockheads from Vogue to hear about their race.

Q: What’s your experience sailing the Race to Mackinac?

“This was my (Murphy) third, Jack’s fifth, and Torston’s first Chicago Mac Race.”

Q: Any unique challenges this year?

“Just keeping the morale up during the lulls and being able to focus on speed and tactics.”

Q: What were your roles on the boat?

“We all mainly work on the bow, but everyone gets wheel and trim time during the race.”

Q: What makes racing together special?

“I think not racing together for the majority of the season but being able to work cohesively as a team when it matters most is pretty special.”

A total of 21 Blockheads entered the contest, sailing across 14 different boats—a fantastic turnout! Great representation from Harken Blockheads—congratulations to Jack, Murphy, and Torston!