Join other paddle enthusiasts for the 2nd annual 13.5 mile Cheboygan Waterways Open Water Challenge. the open water race will take place in Lake Huron's Straits of Mackinaw. The Straits are know for great downwind conditions especially with prevailing Northwest winds. The unique course will start with the majestic Mackinaw Bridge and Mackinaw Island as a backdrop and proceed downwind to the mouth of the Cheboygan River. the final mile will take racers past the coast guard cutter Mackinaw and various working barges to tug boats to the final finish under Cheboygan's newly constructed pedestrian bridge. After a short walk across the bridge, participants will the the opportunity to swap race stories at the post race party and awards ceremony at the Cheboygan Brewing Company. Paddlers can then continue their evening enjoying live bands and refreshments at the open air pavillion just down the street as a continuation of Cheboygan's waterways festival.