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Northern Michigan Anchorages 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 Bay Breeze Yacht Charters 2012 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 Bay Breeze Yacht Charters 2012 Gateway to the North Manitou Passage: Sand Dunes, National Parks & Harbor Towns Bay Breeze Yacht Charters 2012 Frankfort & Leland landing pads when jumping over from Wisconsin •City and Public Marinas Harbor of Refuge – recently remodeled •Anchoring in North Side of Betsie Lake Historic Fish Town •Magnificent Beaches and Sand Dunes Wine Fest Storybook town with within walking distance of Marina waterfall Walk to Lake Leelanau Bluebird Tavern Great Public Beach Bay Breeze Yacht Charters 2012 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 Bay Breeze Yacht Charters 2012 Sleeping Bear Dunes •Short term anchoring •Hike the dunes •Cathead Bay offers some protection •Leland & Frankfort are only safe harbors Bay Breeze Yacht Charters 2012 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… Bay Breeze Yacht Charters 2012 Grand Traverse Bay Bay Breeze Yacht Charters 2012 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! Bay Breeze Yacht Charters 2012 Ingalls (Snoloha) Bay Sandy bottom No public beach access (Northport Bay) North exposure Bay Breeze Yacht Charters 2012 Omena Bay (NNW up) Lake Michigan Northport Bay Ingalls (Snoloha) Bay Omena Bay Bay Breeze Yacht Charters 2012 Omena Bay (west side up) Great Restaurant & Restaurant & Wine tasting on Wine Tasting waterfront Room 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 Bay Breeze Yacht Charters 2012 Sutton’s Bay Many restaurant Drops fast options in this area Historic Movie theater Boutique & Gallery shopping Great anchorage outside marina Wine Festival & Blues Fest Bay Breeze Yacht Charters 2012 Power Island Anchor only on the east and southeast side of island Nature preserve Hiking trails & Beaches Camping allowed on island Bay Breeze Yacht Charters 2012 Dinghy Dock on Power Island Bay Breeze Yacht Charters 2012 Bowers Harbor (Northeast up) Old Mission Harbor East Grand Traverse Bay Old Mission Peninsula West Grand Traverse Bay Bay Breeze Yacht Charters 2012 Bower’s Harbor (south side up) Bowers Marina is private Deep harbor – anchor only middle of north side Restaurants, micro-brew & wine tasting nearby Bay Breeze Yacht Charters 2012 Bower’s Harbor at Sunset Bay Breeze Yacht Charters 2012 1. Harbor West Traverse City & Area (private) 2. CenterPointe (Bay Bowers Harbor Breeze) Marina(private) 3. Elmwood Twp. Marina Traverse City Municipal Bay Breeze Yacht Charters 2012 Old Mission (looking south) Historic General Store (0.6 miles) Very scenic & quiet Great beach Network of Hiking Trails, road north (1.5 miles) Bay Breeze Yacht Charters 2012 Elk Rapids Friendliest marina around Free ride to Pearls! Library on an island Great beach Anchoring outside marina not recommended Bay Breeze Yacht Charters 2012 Charlevoix & Inland Lake Cruising Bay Breeze Yacht Charters 2012 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! Bay Breeze Yacht Charters 2012 Opens every hour and ½ hour – Charlevoix Draw Bridge 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 Bay Breeze Yacht Charters 2012 Lake Charlevoix Boyne City East Jordan Young State Park Ironton Ferry Horton Bay Holy Island Irish & Northwestern Oyster Bay Marinas Depot Beach Charlevoix Draw Bridge Lake Michigan Bay Breeze Yacht Charters 2012 Cruising Lake Charlevoix Anchorage Options: Marina Options: Oyster Bay Northwest Marina Depot Beach Irish Boatshop Young State Park Boyne City Harborage Horton Bay Boyne City Municipal Boyne City East Jordan Holy Island Bay Breeze Yacht Charters 2012 Little Traverse Bay Bay Breeze Yacht Charters 2012 Bay Harbor Public and private marinas Restaurants, shops & galleries Showcase for rich and famous Great protection in the harbor Golf available right from marina Bay Breeze Yacht Charters 2012 Petoskey (looking ENE) Bay Breeze Yacht Charters 2012 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 Bay Breeze Yacht Charters 2012 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 Bay Breeze Yacht Charters 2012 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! Bay Breeze Yacht Charters 2012 The Islands of: Beaver Island (St. James lower) – Garden (left) – Hog (right) Bay Breeze Yacht Charters 2012 St. James Bay, Beaver Island High Island Grocery Beaver Island Marina (privately owned, open to public) Beaver Island Municipal Marina Bay Breeze Yacht Charters 2012 High Island & Garden Island High Island: Fairly good anchorage on east side Hiking trails to dunes on west side _______________ Garden Island: Shallow entrance Not recommended for vessels with over 6’ draft Indian burial ground Hiking trails Bay Breeze Yacht Charters 2012 Gray’s Reef Bay Breeze Yacht Charters 2012 The Straits of Mackinaw Bay Breeze Yacht Charters 2012 St. Helena Island Check your charts and watch the approach Restored Historic lighthouse, check tour schedule Bay Breeze Yacht Charters 2012 St. Ignace Don’t shortcut Graham Shoal buoys Anchoring out isn’t advisable due to ferry traffic Bay Breeze Yacht Charters 2012 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 Bay Breeze Yacht Charters 2012 Round Island Lighthouse Bay Breeze Yacht Charters 2012 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 Bay Breeze Yacht Charters 2012 Hessel & Cedarville Hessel Hessel Marina Mertaugh Boatworks Wood Boat Show The Islander Restaurant Cedarville Viking Marine & Marina Bay Breeze Yacht Charters 2012 Les Cheneaux Islands It keeps going and going and going… Government Bay Anchorage Bay Breeze Yacht Charters 2012 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 Bay Breeze Yacht Charters 2012 .
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