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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

•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


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


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

Omena Bay

Northport Bay

Ingalls (Snoloha) 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 restaurant options

Historic Movie theater

Boutique & Gallery shopping

Great anchorage outside marina

Wine Festival & Blues Fest

Drops fast in this area


Power Island

Nature preserve

Hiking trails & Beaches

Camping allowed on island

Anchor only on the east and southeast side of island


Dinghy Dock on Power Island


Bowers Harbor (Northeast up)

East Grand Traverse Bay

Old Mission Harbor

West Grand Traverse Bay

Old Mission Peninsula


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


Traverse City & Area

Traverse City Municipal

1. Harbor West (private)

2. CenterPointe (Bay Breeze)

3. Elmwood Twp. Marina

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 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!


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


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


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


Little Traverse Bay


Bay Harbor

Public and 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 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

Beaver Island Marina (privately owned, open to public)

Beaver Island Municipal Marina

Grocery

High Island


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 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


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! Bay Breeze Yacht Charters 2012

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


http://www.bwsailing.com/

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