Great lakes boating places???
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To be quite honest, I am not into spending $1,000 for two people to boat on one day, maybe I'm cheap but I'd rather pick my own charities. I also think it's a little early in the season, I have heard it's a good time though, maybe next year. We have been on the west side before, we used to have a 40 ft Scarab. We are doing the Lake St Clair poker run on 6/17 do you know anything about that one?
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Yes Hammond Marina does take reservations, do call in advance they book up! The Marina does have showers, washer, dryer, Yacht Club, Restaraunt & Horseshoe Casino Boat is all located in the Marina. The Marina has security lock gates and 24 hour security guards. My father has a slip there and has been for 7 years, luckily no problems with theft. Hammond Marina's # is (219)659-7678 for your future needs. Hope this is helpful!
Yes Hammond Marina does take reservations, do call in advance they book up! The Marina does have showers, washer, dryer, Yacht Club, Restaraunt & Horseshoe Casino Boat is all located in the Marina. The Marina has security lock gates and 24 hour security guards. My father has a slip there and has been for 7 years, luckily no problems with theft. Hammond Marina's # is (219)659-7678 for your future needs. Hope this is helpful!
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Originally posted by Ms PatriYacht
we just bought a 43 black thunder, and I am trying to talk my husband into going to Saint Jo, over Memorial Day weekend,
we are trying to hit a southern area in the Great Lakes,...I heard St Joe's a nice town, but after reading all the postings no one mentions it.
we just bought a 43 black thunder, and I am trying to talk my husband into going to Saint Jo, over Memorial Day weekend,
we are trying to hit a southern area in the Great Lakes,...I heard St Joe's a nice town, but after reading all the postings no one mentions it.
The weekend prior to the Venetian Fest is the St. Joseph Art Fair which is held on the shady bluff in downtown St. Joe. This is one of the best art fairs in the midwest with well known artists that come from all over. I have seen some incredible artwork in past years of that show and people show up in droves. Last year I talked with some people at the Art Fair who boated over in their crusier from Wisconsin. They didn't know the Art Fair was going on until they arrived. They have never been to St. Joe and they told me they loved the town and will definately be back.
There isn't always a lot happening in St. Joseph, but it IS a very nice port to boat out of with HUGE sand dunes either way you go from the Pier head jetty with several nice marinas and boating facilities. You can park your boat along the seawall just up river from the train bridge and walk up hill and you'll have access to lots of little shops and resturants, etc.
Each port along the west side of Michigan has its own unique difference. In my opion Holland is a MAJOR drag---it is absolutely dead! It has a few marinas with fuel pumps if needed, but that's about the only good reason to pull into Holland. It would be a good idea to follow your charts or GPS there for shallow spots as well.
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310sunsport & Ms PatriYacht,
Chicago is a fun place to go boating. Unfortunately it's not as boater friendly as the Michigan side of the lake. If you do take a run over here I would highly recommend Hammond Marina over the Chicago harbors. Much nicer facilities. Be warned that the main launch is torn up this year and I'm not sure how the temporary is. Hammond fills up quickly so make your reservations early. It is 14.1 miles from Navy Pier.
Navy Pier has Fireworks every Wednesdays 9:30 p.m and Saturdays 10:15 p.m. Unfortunately Navy Pier has no where to dock pleasure boats. The Air show is always a great weekend. This is a link to the Air Show and other Chicago festivals.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/SpecialEvent...ivals2004.html
As mentioned earlier the Chicago Offshore Powerboat Squadron aka COPS is having one run per month to various location. Lots of fun! Contact Cashbrain for more information [email protected]
Saturday June 21 is the 7th Thunder Run Poker Run located at Pastrick Marina. Rich Obren puts on a great event. This is a charitable event befitting Ronald McDonald house. Contact Rich Obren at 312-560-9229 or [email protected]
Smoke on the water is supposed to be fantastic. Someday I'll find out first hand.
The APBA GLSC races are at Grand Haven Labor day weekend. I believe they estimated 4,000 boats in the spectator fleet last year. There is a first time APBA event in Milwaukee WI Aug8-10. The "COPS" organization is planning a big run that weekend also.
Let us know if you make it over to our side of the lake.
Dan
Chicago is a fun place to go boating. Unfortunately it's not as boater friendly as the Michigan side of the lake. If you do take a run over here I would highly recommend Hammond Marina over the Chicago harbors. Much nicer facilities. Be warned that the main launch is torn up this year and I'm not sure how the temporary is. Hammond fills up quickly so make your reservations early. It is 14.1 miles from Navy Pier.
Navy Pier has Fireworks every Wednesdays 9:30 p.m and Saturdays 10:15 p.m. Unfortunately Navy Pier has no where to dock pleasure boats. The Air show is always a great weekend. This is a link to the Air Show and other Chicago festivals.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/SpecialEvent...ivals2004.html
As mentioned earlier the Chicago Offshore Powerboat Squadron aka COPS is having one run per month to various location. Lots of fun! Contact Cashbrain for more information [email protected]
Saturday June 21 is the 7th Thunder Run Poker Run located at Pastrick Marina. Rich Obren puts on a great event. This is a charitable event befitting Ronald McDonald house. Contact Rich Obren at 312-560-9229 or [email protected]
Smoke on the water is supposed to be fantastic. Someday I'll find out first hand.
The APBA GLSC races are at Grand Haven Labor day weekend. I believe they estimated 4,000 boats in the spectator fleet last year. There is a first time APBA event in Milwaukee WI Aug8-10. The "COPS" organization is planning a big run that weekend also.
Let us know if you make it over to our side of the lake.
Dan
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Hey Chicago guys, dont get me wrong. Its a beautiful city from land or water. The city (not C.O.P.S.) does not cater to boaters. The river is pretty but 5 miles down its just an industrial canal. Michigan survives on its tourism and there is no comparison (in the summer ). Michigan also has more miles of lakefront than any other state.
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Thanks for all your suggestions, so many choices, so little time.......... As long as the boat runs, and the weather cooperates
we will go both ways!!! That is try St. Joe and then Chicago, and who knows maybe even South Haven. Thats the beauty of OS''s "more places quicker". If anyone is out and about in that area on Memorial Day look for us we are red white and blue.
For you Chicago boaters, I am happy to learn what "COPS" means. It sounds like Hammond is a good marina but I would really prefer to stay a little closer to downtown, any other suggestions, Later ........
we will go both ways!!! That is try St. Joe and then Chicago, and who knows maybe even South Haven. Thats the beauty of OS''s "more places quicker". If anyone is out and about in that area on Memorial Day look for us we are red white and blue.
For you Chicago boaters, I am happy to learn what "COPS" means. It sounds like Hammond is a good marina but I would really prefer to stay a little closer to downtown, any other suggestions, Later ........