 Sailing
The Mackinaw Breeze sails the straits of daily.
Half and full day excursions also available. See the Island,
learn the legends and history from the comfortable deck
and feel the wind in her sails on
historic Haldimand Bay.
 July 1 Around the Island Yacht Race presented by the Pink Pony and the Mackinac Island Yacht Club. 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.
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!
September 1 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.
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The sport of freshwater fishing is alive and well
on Mackinac Island. Bring your rods and fish off
the rocks or book a charter from the good sportsmen
at EUP
Fishing Charters or Dreamseaker
Charters. 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 (877) 475-3474
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!
BYOB
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.
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