McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP Partner Leif R. Sigmond, Jr. appears in a July 13, 2013 WGN-TV news segment in which he was interviewed regarding weather conditions, background and preparations for the 105th Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac. Asked by the reporter what makes the race special, Mr. Sigmond offered up his thoughts on how long the race runs, conditions faced by participants and what would be deemed ideal weather for the race. Mr. Sigmond and fellow MBHB partner Marcus J. Thymian are set to compete in the race together.
MBHB is pleased to be an official sponsor of this year’s Mac Race (as it is affectionally known). The oldest annual freshwater distance race in the world, the Mac Race officially kicks off on Saturday, July 13, 2013 at the Chicago Lighthouse just off Navy Pier and is expected to include around 300 boats and 3,000 sailors.
View Mr. Sigmond’s entire interview and related article at http://cltv.com/2013/07/13/weather-for-mackinac-race-less-than-ideal/#axzz2YvW0ggvH.