Michigan Boating

It calls to us from Great Lakes, rivers and from 11,000 inland lakes. The water. Inviting us to cast off our landlocked obligations and have a little fun boating in Michigan. Here we can answer the water’s call from 1,300 different public access points. So let’s launch our boats today. Where the sailing, water skiing, wake boarding and Great Lakes cruising are always Pure Michigan.

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Clinch Park Marina, Traverse City

Since Michigan leads the nation in the number of registered recreational boat registrations, it makes sense that the state has many outstanding marinas to service those pleasure boats. This happens to be the Clinch Park Marina right in downtown Traverse City along the beautiful shores of Grand Traverse Bay.

Photo courtesy of Traverse City CVB

Boating on Walloon Lake

Walloon Lake, near Petoskey, is just one of over 11,000 inland Michigan lakes. This long and clear blue lake is perfect for any type of boating activity.

Photo courtesy of Petoskey-Harbor Springs-Boyne Country VB

Appledore Tall Ships: Public Sails and Dinner Cruises

Charter boats, excursion vessels and tall ships stand ready to explore the Saginaw River and Saginaw Bay coastline while more than 3,500 acres of protected natural area open sun-dappled doors to the nation's largest freshwater wetland. The Appledore provides three-hour public sailing excursions, private charters, group tours, K-12 education programs, corporate team building, Dinner Cruises, and Stargazer Sails.

Photo courtesy of Bay City CVB

Michigan Sailing in St. Joseph

Voted as one of the top 10 communities by the Fine Living Channel, expect to find some of life’s finest pleasures in St. Joseph. Enjoy spectacular sunsets, ample shopping and fun festivals year round during your Michigan vacation.

Photo courtesy of Southwestern Michigan Tourist Council

Explore Michigan Boating at Michigan.org