Golf, Water Sports, Foot Races, Air Tours and Charters

Clean, blue, beautiful Lake Huron beckons you to come and play. Summertime on Mackinac is all about having fun on the Island as well as the surounding waters. Sailing, fishing, kayaking and  cruising are all available recrations. Gape at Arch Rock or Devils Kitchen from the water. Paddle to nearby deserted Round Island and check out the old lighthouse.  There are several ways to get out on the water, depending on your sporting  preference, and all are family friendly and fine for beginners who are new to these watersports.  

   Kayaks are a great way to be close to the water and really see the shoreline. With Green Planet Adventure Tours you can paddle a kayak or glass bottom raft and tour gently along the Island’s shoreline. For more extreme adventures, take a whitecap water adventure, or a sea kayak expedition to Round Island. All guided tours include equipment and instruction, departing from the lagoon near the mini-golf course at Mission Point. Book online at greenplanetextreme@gmail.com or call 906-723-0206

 If you’re a fishing fanatic and want to bend a rod, contact Captain James C. Shutt with Dream Seaker Fishing Charters. 35 years fishing experience means he will put you on the fish. Five hour half day and eight hour full day fishing trips available. Ask about his no skunk fishing policy; that means he guarantees that you will see some fish! Non-fishing fun trips also available to tour the straits area by boat. Call for rates and bookings at 888-634-3419. 

    Walk to the dock behind quaint yellow Bayview B&B and you’ll find Captain Bruce Fink’s sailing catamaran Mackinaw Breeze.  Captain Bruce invites all individual, couples, families, and groups to board his bristol 42 foot catamaran to sail on the beautiful Great Lakes.  There is no nicer and more gentle way to see the Island by water. The 1-1/2 hour trips aboard the Mackinaw Breeze mayjust be the highlight of your vacation.  Contact Bruce at 906 847-8669 or drop by the Breeze at the dock behind the Bay View B & B. 

   There are three very popular foot races held each summer on the Island, organized by Gault Racing.  Each race covers a different route with varied terrain and awesome vistas. Runners, walkers and handicapped participants are all invited.  June 11th is the Lilac Festival 10k Run, September 10th is the Mackinac 8 mile run and October 22, is the Great Turtle half marathon and 5.7 mile run/walk. These great races are well organized, computer timed and lots of fun! For info and entry forms, go to www.runmackinac.com.

  During the winter season, Islanders typically fly on and off the Mackinac for their mainland needs. Great Lakes Air serves the Island not just during the winter but all year long.  Charter servicce to destinations to Pelston, Chicago and DC ar easily scheduled. OR want to see Mackinac by air, call head pilot Paul Fullerton and arrange a light over the bridge and straits area. High bluffs and beaufiul views of the Island from the air are awesome! 906-643-7165