Aboard the Miss Port Sanilac 1960
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.
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.
US Coast Guard for the Great Lakes
Michigan is a great spot for a holiday break or vacation spot. There are loads of things to do – something to keep the whole family busy. In summer, there’s endless water activities on the Lake and of course in winter …
Draken Harald Hårfagre – Bay City Michigan 2016
Draken Harald Hårfagre Viking Ship The Draken Harald Hårfagre visited the Great Lakes in 2016. The Vikings were accomplished navigators, artisans, traders and storytellers, but their greatest contribution was seafaring and the the ships they built. The ship has a traditional …
Fun in Caseville Harbor During Cheeseburger Festival
Tips and courtesy when walking along the docks in Caseville Harbor during the Cheeseburger Festival.
Day Sailing a Catalina 27 Sailboat
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
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
“The name selected for a boat may not seem like an important thing. But, considering the strong feelings many of us have for our boats; the fact that we put so much work, and sweat and money into them; the fact …
Low Water Levels in Great Lakes Threatened Marinas
In 2012, low water levels in the Great Lakes threatened to cut off many marinas. The problem was acute in already shallow Saginaw Bay.