Category: Sailing & Boating

The states around the Great Lakes have more registered boats and vessels than any other in the US. We love a great story about the lakes and we seek to tell it here.

We love to get out on the water of the Great Lakes. With more shoreline than any state except Alaska, Michiganders have ample opportunity to sail and boat on the Great Lakes and the 1000’s inland lakes.

Here are some of our best Great Lakes Sailing & Boating stories.

Aboard the Miss Port Sanilac 1960

Posted on May 15, 2020November 14, 2021 by Michael Hardy

The Miss Port Sanilac is a 38-foot fishing vessel that was built in 1958 in Pigeon Michigan. Today the Miss Port Sanilac operates out of Port Sanilac Marina for charter tours, wreck viewing, and diving.

US Coast Guard for the Great Lakes

Posted on April 3, 2017November 27, 2021 by Michael Hardy

Michigan is a great spot for a holiday break or vacation spot. There are loads of things to do –

Draken Harald Hårfagre – Bay City Michigan 2016

Posted on February 26, 2017November 27, 2021 by Michael Hardy

Draken Harald Hårfagre Viking Ship The Draken Harald Hårfagre visited the Great Lakes in 2016. The Vikings were accomplished navigators,

Fun in Caseville Harbor During Cheeseburger Festival

Posted on August 10, 2015August 21, 2023 by Michael Hardy

Tips and courtesy when walking along the docks in Caseville Harbor during the Cheeseburger Festival.

Day Sailing a Catalina 27 Sailboat

Posted on September 21, 2014November 27, 2021 by Michael Hardy

Cruising is fun and adventure. Day sailing is being back home for dinner. Here is a taste of a sail out of Caseville.

A First and Exciting Saginaw Bay Sail

Posted on September 19, 2014November 17, 2021 by Michael Hardy

A couple makes their first sail from Caseville to Tawas in 2006 in a restored 1973 Catalina 27. During the two day trip they experience a little bit of everything has they cross Saginaw Bay.

Boat Names in Caseville Harbor

Posted on April 20, 2014November 27, 2021 by Michael Hardy

“The name selected for a boat may not seem like an important thing. But, considering the strong feelings many of

Low Water Levels in Great Lakes Threatened Marinas

Posted on October 6, 2012November 27, 2021 by Michael Hardy

In 2012, low water levels in the Great Lakes threatened to cut off many marinas. The problem was acute in already shallow Saginaw Bay.