First female commodore ready to set sail ahead of Bayview Mackinac Race

For the first time in the club's 107-year history, a female has sat in the commodore seat. She's a Royal Oak native who has sailed in the race 24 times. Lynn Kotwicki sailed her first Bayview race in 1985 and expended her competitive sailing through the club. She said her strength isn't being the best sailor, but being the best crew member, no matter what boat she's on.