Overview

• Racing division departed Navy Pier Saturday morning under the new Lakeshore Legacy Mark ‘Skyline Sprint,’ hugging the lakefront toward Montrose Harbor.
• Cruising fleet of less-competitive boats set sail Friday as part of the Chicago Yacht Club’s sesquicentennial celebration.
• Spectators can follow every leg via an interactive race tracker on the club’s website and live streams on CBS News app, Paramount Plus and Pluto TV.
• A record fleet of nearly 300 yachts carries roughly 2,500 sailors hailing from 49 states and 14 countries.
• The fastest boats are projected to finish in about 20–22 hours while most crews are expected to complete the race in 40–60 hours.