American Sailors
Directed by John Grooters
Run Time: 46m
Full Length Documentary

Anyone can win…American Sailors takes you on board and behind the scenes as four great skippers prepare and race their boats in the longest and oldest freshwater race in the world. In 2008 the Chicago Yacht Club expanded the field to more than 400 boats for the historic 100th running of the magnificent race from Navy Pier in Chicago to beautiful Mackinac Island. See and experience the race as never before aboard: WINDQUEST, the previous year’s overall winner. WINDANCER, with John Nedeau racing his record 61st Mac. PEERLESS, with first time skipper Brian Torresen. SOUVENIR, skippered by school teacher, Steve Schiller. There’s no better seat in the house to see yacht racing for what it really is – a test of skill, teamwork, and technology all at the mercy of the unpredictable breeze.