2016 Anchorages of Northern Michigan PDF

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Harbors & Anchorages
of Northern Michigan
Bay Breeze Yacht Charters 2012
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
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
Gateway to the North
Manitou Passage: Sand Dunes, National Parks & Harbor Towns
Frankfort & Leland
landing pads when jumping over from Wisconsin
•City and Public Marinas
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•Anchoring in North Side of Betsie Lake
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•Magnificent Beaches and Sand Dunes
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within walking distance of Marina
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Harbor of Refuge – recently
remodeled
Historic Fish Town
Wine Fest
Storybook town with
waterfall
Walk to Lake Leelanau
Bluebird Tavern
Great Public Beach
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
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Voted “Most Beautiful Place in America”
by Good Morning America Viewers
Sleeping Bear Dunes
•Short term
anchoring
•Hike the dunes
•Cathead Bay offers
some protection
•Leland & Frankfort
are only safe
harbors
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…
Grand Traverse Bay
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!
Ingalls (Snoloha) Bay
 Sandy bottom
 No public beach
access
 North exposure
(Northport Bay)
Omena Bay (NNW up)
Lake Michigan
Northport Bay
Ingalls (Snoloha) Bay
Omena Bay
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
Sutton’s Bay
 Many
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restaurant
options
Historic
Movie theater
Boutique &
Gallery
shopping
Great
anchorage
outside
marina
Wine Festival
& Blues Fest
Drops fast
in this
area
Power Island
Anchor only on the east and
southeast side of island
 Nature
preserve
 Hiking trails &
Beaches
 Camping
allowed on
island
Dinghy Dock on Power Island
Bowers Harbor (Northeast up)
Old Mission Harbor
East Grand
Traverse Bay
Old Mission Peninsula
West Grand Traverse Bay
Bower’s Harbor (south side up)
 Bowers Marina
is private
 Deep harbor –
anchor only
middle of north
side
 Restaurants,
micro-brew &
wine tasting
nearby
Bower’s Harbor at
Sunset
1. Harbor West
(private)
2. CenterPointe (Bay
Breeze)
3. Elmwood Twp.
Marina
Traverse City
Municipal
Traverse City & Area
Bowers Harbor
Marina(private)
Old Mission (looking south)
 Historic
General Store
(0.6 miles)
 Very scenic &
quiet
 Great beach
 Network of
Hiking Trails,
road north (1.5
miles)
Elk Rapids
 Friendliest
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marina around
Free ride to
Pearls!
Library on an
island
Great beach
Anchoring
outside marina
not
recommended
Charlevoix & Inland Lake Cruising
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!
 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
Charlevoix Draw Bridge
Lake Charlevoix
Boyne City
East Jordan
Young State Park
Ironton Ferry
Horton Bay
Holy Island
Irish & Northwestern
Marinas
Oyster Bay
Charlevoix Draw
Bridge
Depot Beach
Lake Michigan
Cruising Lake Charlevoix
 Anchorage Options:
 Oyster Bay
 Depot Beach
 Young State Park
 Horton Bay
 Boyne City
 Holy Island
 Marina Options:
 Northwest Marina
 Irish Boatshop
 Boyne City Harborage
 Boyne City Municipal
 East Jordan
Little Traverse Bay
Bay Harbor
 Public and
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private marinas
Restaurants,
shops &
galleries
Showcase for
rich and famous
Great protection
in the harbor
Golf available
right from
marina
Petoskey (looking ENE)
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
Harbor Springs
 Perfect natural
harbor &
Storybook town
 Public & Private
Marina Options
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Municipal
Irish
Walstroms
 Walstom’s for fuel
& pump-out
 Great city beach
 Great boating
heritage
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!
The Islands of:
Beaver Island (St. James lower) – Garden (left) – Hog (right)
St. James Bay, Beaver Island
High Island
Grocery
Beaver Island Marina
(privately owned, open to public)
Beaver Island Municipal
Marina
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
Gray’s Reef
The Straits of Mackinaw
St. Helena Island
 Check your
charts and
watch the
approach
 Restored
Historic
lighthouse,
check tour
schedule
St. Ignace
 Don’t shortcut
Graham Shoal
buoys
 Anchoring out
isn’t advisable
due to ferry
traffic
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
Round Island Lighthouse
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
Duncan Bay Boat Club, Cheboygan
 Private club
– transients
welcome
 Cozy
clubhouse
w/ laundry
and private
bathrooms &
showers
 Pool
 Great staff
Hessel & Cedarville
Hessel
Hessel Marina
Mertaugh Boatworks
Wood Boat Show
The Islander Restaurant
Cedarville
Viking Marine & Marina
Les Cheneaux Islands
It keeps going and going and going…
Government Bay Anchorage
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
details!
For More Photos & Cruising Tips
Bay Breeze Yacht Charters
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

2016 Anchorages of Northern Michigan PDF

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