 Both courses finish at Mackinac Island.The first race was held in 1925 with the sloop Bernida skippered by Russ Pouliot winning against 12 yachts.In the 2012 race, Bernida once again raced with owner/skipper Al Declercq claiming victory in PHRF H and Overall for the Shore Course along with his crew Matthew (son), Ken and Connor Flaska, and Fred and Ward Detwiler.