Mackinac Island, Michigan

	BYOB (Bring Your Own Boat) If you are sailing or motoring your own vessel to the Island, the Department of Natural Resources will handle your mooring reservation up to six months in advance. Mackinac Island State Harbor: 45° 50' 40" N, 84° 36' 42" W offers 76 total slips with 13 seasonal and 63 transient slips. Online reservations are available from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources or by calling (906) 847-3561.
	Fishing The sport of freshwater fishing is alive and well on Mackinac Island. Bring your rods and fish off the rocks or book a charter. Go ahead, create your own fishing tales from the straits of Mackinac and enjoy your catch of perch, salmon, walleye, muskeye, steelhead, pike and whitefish. Fishing Resource: Dreamseaker Charters (888) 634-3419 EUP Fishing Charters (251) 504-1046
	Day Sailing The Mackinaw Breeze Catamaran sails the straits of Mackinac weather permitting from Memorial Day through mid-September. This is a relaxing way to see the Island, learn the legends and history from the comforable deck and feel the wind in her sails. Daily departures from the dock at Bay View Bed & Breakfast. Group charters, small weddings, bachelor/bachelorette parties and general private charters also available. Mackinaw Breeze Catamaran (906) 847-8669
	Private Ferry Cruises Mackinac Island's ferry companies-Arnold Line, Shepler's and Star Line offer charter services for those looking to host an event on the water. Sunset tours, lighthouse tours, wedding receptions, family reunions and more may be had on the straits. Bon Voyage!
	Around the Island Yacht Race presented by the Pink Pony and the Mackinac Island Yacht Club each July. All sailors are invited to race. For more information, click here.
	Race to Mackinac The largest freshwater yacht race in the world kicks off courtesy each July of the Chicago Yacht Club & Port Huron Bay View Yacht Club . Come enjoy the splendor and be sure to bring your camera!
	MacMan Race Between the Chicago and Port Huron Yacht Races, the Mackinac to Manitouilin event happens each summer. Sailors depart from Mackinac Island and go northeast to the Manitoulin Islands in Canada. This international event continues to grow. For more information, click here. Labor Day Regatta Horn's Bar and the Mackinac Island Yacht Club host this wonderful open invitation regatta on the straits. Skippers meeting at 12:30pm at Mackinac Island Yacht Club, race begins at 2pm. All those with sailboats invited to race, contact Mackinac Island Yacht Club to enter.