Salute to the Master Mariner's at the Chicago Yacht Club

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Inspire Magazine will honor the Chicago Yacht Club Mackinac Master Mariners at
the Chicago Yacht Club with a reception Thursday, April 24, 2014 starting at 6 p.m.,
I Inspire said. A news conference with the honorees will be held at 5:30 p.m., preceding
the invitation-only event. Top restaurants will provide complimentary taste
sensations. This is a FREE event, there is a cash bar.

            The evening will also celebrate the
new magazine, which will debut this fall.

            Chicago Yacht Club Mackinac Master
Mariners are yachtsmen who have participated in 50 or more of the Yacht Club’s
Races to Mackinac, Mich., held each summer and the longest fresh water sailing
race in the world.

            “Their dedication and skill are an
inspiration to everyone who overcomes challenges in pursuit of a dream,” said
Ajay Madhani, publisher of I Inspire.

The
reception will honor seven racers: John Nedeau of North Muskegan, Ind., who has
run 66 races; Gene McCarthy, Chicago, 60; Walter Heinichen Jr., Chicago, 57; Alan
Teske, Chicago, 55; Richard Sterns III, Okoboji, Iowa, 52; Don Glasell,
Chicago, 51, and Deane Tank, Chicago, 50. 

The
CYC Mackinac Master Mariner’s Trophy, presented to the Island Goats Sailing
Society in 2002 by the crews of Richard D (“Dick”) Rodseth, commemorates the
memory of Rodseth, who loved the Race to Mackinac and participated in 51 Mac
races with his boats: Bangalor and several named Vagary. The names of sailors
qualifying for inclusion are added to the perpetual trophy for the annual
meeting of the Island Goats Sailing Society (IGSS).

The
IGSS was formed in 1959 to honor sailors who have competed in 25 or more Mac
Races. Its name represents the goats that live on Mackinac Island and the result
of the two to four day race, after which sailors arrive on the island –
smelling like goats.

Added
bonus…We are working with Chicago’s top chefs and we will have food stations at
the Chicago Yacht Club featuring creative menus – What would you serve our
yachtmen who have been in 50+ Mac Races…The race runs for several days and the
menus will be quite creative. Our guests will be the judges…the winner will
receive a gift certificate offering a room for 2 for a 4 nights stay on
Mackinac Island at one of the top Historic Hotels of America –    The Island House Hotel.

I Inspire’s mission is to inspire
college students, professionals and entrepreneurs to greater achievement. Its
initial issue, planned for publication in August 2014 will feature profiles of
Chicagoans recognized for their leadership in business and culture, sharing the
unique experiences that led them to be successful. By seeing what success means
to them, what they overcame and what inspired them, we can learn and encourage
our audience’s aspirations.

The Island House Hotel is on Mackinac Island and close to Fort
Mackinac, Biddle House, and Mission Church.
Also nearby are Arch Rock and Round Island Lighthouse.
It has an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a steam room.
The hotel features business amenities including a 24-hour business center
and small meeting rooms. This historic hotel offers a bar/lounge.
The staff can provide tour/ticket assistance, wedding services,
and event catering. Additional amenities include a sauna, gift
shops/newsstands, and a garden. This is a smoke-free property.
There are 95 air-conditioned guestrooms including makeup/shaving mirrors
and hair dryers. Complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access
is provided. Televisions are equipped with cable channels. Bathrooms
offer shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.
Additional amenities include windows that open and clock radios.
In addition, amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards
and wake-up calls. Housekeeping is offered daily.