Resources for Trip Planning This presentation is a guideline – not for navigational purposes…
Harbor Videos – Cruising Grand Traverse Bay .com Standby! Coming to a computer screen near you in March 2012
Michigan Harbor Reservations System
www.midnrreservations.com
Marina Life – harbor photos, reservations, public and private www.marinalife.com
Charts
www.charts.noaa.gov
Bay Breeze Yacht Charter Website www.bbyc.com/destinations
mynorth.com
for festivals and things to do
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Northern Michigan
Winds generally between SW to NW (very generally…)
Variety of resort towns, anchorages, national parks and islands
Mostly Sandy shorelines & bottoms
Deep Bays, Clear Teal Blue Water
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Gateway to the North Manitou Passage: Sand Dunes, National Parks & Harbor Towns
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Frankfort & Leland landing pads when jumping over from Wisconsin
•City and Public Marinas
•Anchoring in North Side of Betsie Lake
•Magnificent Beaches and Sand Dunes
within walking distance of Marina
Harbor of Refuge – recently remodeled
Historic Fish Town
Wine Fest
Storybook town with waterfall
Walk to Lake Leelanau
Bluebird Tavern
Great Public Beach
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South Manitou Anchorage
Only natural harbor in North or South Manitou Islands Deep water harbor – may require two anchors Hiking trails – do dogs National Park ferry service Shipwreck snorkeling on south side Bay Breeze Yacht Charters 2012
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Voted “Most Beautiful Place in America”
by Good Morning America Viewers
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Sleeping Bear Dunes
•Short term anchoring •Hike the dunes •Cathead Bay offers some protection •Leland & Frankfort are only safe harbors
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Time to buy an outboard for the
dinghy…
Sometimes you just can’t seem to get close enough to some of these islands. Other than the calmest days, it’s best
to pass these by to avoid being exposed if the winds should shift or
pick up…
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Northport •Full Service Marina •Haul-out facility and boatyard and mooring balls available •Good Anchorage just outside marina •Good anchorage in north side of Northport Bay •Red, Right, Returning! •Say “hi” to Marv & Martha at the marina!
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Ingalls (Snoloha) Bay
Sandy bottom
No public beach access
North exposure
(Northport Bay)
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Omena Bay (NNW up)
Lake Michigan
Omena Bay
Northport Bay
Ingalls (Snoloha) Bay
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Omena Bay (west side up)
Great Restaurant & Wine tasting on waterfront Dinghy in only South exposure Sandy bottom but drops off fast Recommend utilizing two anchors to prevent swinging into shallows Draft restrictions on mooring balls
Restaurant & Wine Tasting
Room
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Sutton’s Bay
Many restaurant options
Historic Movie theater
Boutique & Gallery shopping
Great anchorage outside marina
Wine Festival & Blues Fest
Drops fast in this area
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Power Island
Nature preserve
Hiking trails & Beaches
Camping allowed on island
Anchor only on the east and southeast side of island
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Bowers Harbor (Northeast up)
East Grand Traverse Bay
Old Mission Harbor
West Grand Traverse Bay
Old Mission Peninsula
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Bower’s Harbor (south side up)
Bowers Marina is private
Deep harbor – anchor only middle of north side
Restaurants, micro-brew & wine tasting nearby
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Traverse City & Area
Traverse City Municipal
1. Harbor West (private)
2. CenterPointe (Bay Breeze)
3. Elmwood Twp. Marina
Bowers Harbor Marina(private)
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Old Mission (looking south)
Historic General Store (0.6 miles)
Very scenic & quiet
Great beach
Network of Hiking Trails, road north (1.5 miles)
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Elk Rapids
Friendliest marina around
Free ride to Pearls!
Library on an island
Great beach
Anchoring outside marina not recommended
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Charlevoix
A must see town - restaurants, parks, shopping and festivals
City Marina or
anchor in Round Lake
Great beaches Beaver Island ferry Say “Hi” to Hal the
Harbormaster!
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Charlevoix Draw Bridge Opens every hour
and ½ hour – 6 am to 10 pm Current in channel
flows both ways Watch out for ferry! No tie up in channel Inbound traffic
allowed in first
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Lake Charlevoix
Holy Island
East Jordan Young State Park
Horton Bay
Depot Beach
Boyne City
Irish & Northwestern Marinas
Charlevoix Draw Bridge
Oyster Bay
Ironton Ferry
Lake Michigan
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Cruising Lake Charlevoix
Marina Options:
Northwest Marina
Irish Boatshop
Boyne City Harborage
Boyne City Municipal
East Jordan
Anchorage Options:
Oyster Bay
Depot Beach
Young State Park
Horton Bay
Boyne City
Holy Island
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Bay Harbor
Public and private marinas
Restaurants, shops & galleries
Showcase for rich and famous
Great protection in the harbor
Golf available right from marina
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Petoskey
City marina – don’t anchor out
Best waterfront park Hike along the river
starts next to marina Restaurants, shops
and galleries Bay View district of
Historic Victorian Homes
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Harbor Springs
Perfect natural harbor & Storybook town
Public & Private
Marina Options Municipal Irish Walstroms
Walstom’s for fuel
& pump-out Great city beach Great boating
heritage
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Gateway to the Straits Beaver Island & Garden Island
Pick your weather window
Beaver Island State Marina phone number is incorrect in the state harbor guide. It is the phone number for the private marina to the north
Great hiking in State Park areas
Chevy Geo Tracker burial ground… and you can rent one!
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The Islands of: Beaver Island (St. James lower) – Garden (left) – Hog (right)
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St. James Bay, Beaver Island
Beaver Island Marina (privately owned, open to public)
Beaver Island Municipal Marina
Grocery
High Island
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High Island & Garden Island
High Island:
Fairly good anchorage on east side
Hiking trails to dunes on west side
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Garden Island:
Shallow entrance
Not recommended for vessels with over 6’ draft
Indian burial ground
Hiking trails
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St. Helena Island
Check your charts and watch the approach
Restored Historic lighthouse, check tour schedule
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St. Ignace
Don’t shortcut Graham Shoal buoys
Anchoring out isn’t advisable due to ferry traffic
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Mackinaw City
New state marina Anchorage along beach, south side of the straits Watch for north winds Hotels along beach allow for dinghy access & beach use Stay away from Mackinaw Island ferries
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Mackinac Island Reservations can be made 6 months in advance Pump – out available at state marina No Fuel at state marina Marina slip recommended – fender up well Anchoring can be rolly from ferries Bay Breeze Yacht Charters 2012
Duncan Bay Boat Club, Cheboygan
Private club – transients welcome
Cozy clubhouse w/ laundry and private bathrooms & showers
Pool
Great staff
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Hessel & Cedarville
Hessel Hessel Marina
Mertaugh Boatworks
Wood Boat Show
The Islander Restaurant
Cedarville Viking Marine & Marina
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Les Cheneaux Islands It keeps going and going and going…
Government Bay Anchorage
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Join Us - Unsalted Sailing Events
How to Join in: • Bring your own boat • Charter a boat on your own • Charter a boat with a Captain • Book a double cabin on a
Captained boat
Events:
1. June – Island Hopping; the Straits Area
2. July – Island Hopping; NW Michigan (Beaver, Manitous and more)
3. August – Unsalted Flotilla
4. September – MI to WI Lake Crossing
Go to bbyc.com for dates and
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For More Photos & Cruising Tips
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www.bbyc.com/destinations
Marge Beaver Aerial Photography
www.photography-plus.com 800-300-9691
Steve Morse Productions
Cruising Grand Traverse Bay .com
And a Big Thanks to
Blue Water Sailing Magazine
www.bwsailing.com
For their sponsorship at the Chicago Strictly Sail
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