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
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Bay Breeze Yacht Charters 2012