Boating on Anchor Bay

I am writing this blog as part of my assignment for my social media class that I am taking at Walsh College. It is part of my personal branding project. We had to select something that we are passionate about and create a blog page, Facebook Fan Page and a Twitter account to promote the project.

I selected to write about boating because I LOVE boating. My husband, son and I are avid boaters and love to be on the water. We love to take day trips, overnight trips and drop anchor at some of the local swimming holes. We also love to be able to check out restaurants and bars by boat.

Over the next 8 weeks I will be sharing information about boating on Anchor Bay, Northern Lake St. Clair and Southern Lake Huron. I selected these locations because I am familiar with them and have visited them.  I hope that you will find the information interesting and useful for your next adventure.  Please like, share, comment, and tweet to help this tiaraboatgirl out.

This week I will be focusing on Anchor Bay which is located north of Lake St. Clair bordering St. Clair and Macomb Counties. Anchor Bay is known for being relatively shallow and for its sandy bottom swimming holes. There are multiple places for you to drop anchor and to cool off. Two beautiful and family friendly spots to drop anchor are Strawberry Island and Bouvier Bay.

STRAWBERRY ISLAND

                                N 42 35.84

                                W 82 42.93

Strawberry Island offers a nice sandy bottom with cool, clear water.

Another favorite swimming hole is in Bouvier Bay and is known for the sandy bottom. The water depths very as you get closer to shore but boats of all sizes drop anchor in this favorite spot.

BOUVIER BAY

                                N 42 39.90

                                W 82 38.47

Here is a great map of some additional swimming holes in this area that you may want to check out.

http://www.lakestclairguide.com/magazine/guide-2016/#lake-st-clair-2016/page58-page59

Anchor Bay is also known for its restaurants and bars that you can get to by boat. If you are looking for a great day trip, a good location is New Baltimore. The Walter and Mary Burke, park in New Baltimore offers dockage for the day to enjoy the quaint and charming downtown atmosphere. The park cannot be missed from the water because it’s newly established flagpole. The flag 160-foot flagpole proudly displays a 30 by 60-foot flag and is the new landmark to be seen for miles.

Once you find your way to New Baltimore, there are shops, restaurants and a winery to be enjoyed. The downtown continues to grow and add new things to see.

http://www.tourlakestclair.org/business-directory/Downtown-New-Baltimore_LN200.html

I would recommend a stop at the Washington Street Winehouse for some wine tasting.

http://www.washingtonstreetwinehouse.com/

In addition to wine tasting, there are several great restaurants. Fins offers some excellent choices. One of our favorites here is their chilled mussels. A definite must try!

http://www.eat-at-fins.com/

New Baltimore is a charming town and should not be missed.

Another new destination spot for boaters is the Island Grill Clubhouse. The Island Grill Clubhouse is in Mayea Marina on the Swan Creek. They offer ice cold beverages and a wide variety of food. The views are beautiful and spectacular overlooking Anchor Bay.

http://www.mayeamarina.com/mayea/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=49&Itemid=64

Another great restaurant and one of my favorites is The Raft. The Raft has been in business since 1976 and has one of the best burgers around. They offer inside and outside dining and it is a beautiful place to watch the sun go down. This is another definite must try in my book.

http://www.theraftbar.com/site/

Bobby Macs is another great restaurant located on the water and accessible by boat. It offers beautiful views of Lake St. Clair and is fun and casual. Their dockside patio offers live entertainment during the summer months and is another great place to watch the sun go down.

http://www.bobbymacsbayside.com/

If you are looking to spend some time in the area, Bouvier Bridge Marina has 154 slips and offers transient slips if you are looking for an overnight stay. They have a swimming pool and offer easy access to Lake St. Clair.

 http://bouvierbridgemarina.com/

Another historic bar and grill is Decker’s Landing and Lounge. Decker’s is located on the North Channel which is the “busiest road” around Lake St. Clair. You can relax and enjoy a cocktail inside or on their outside deck. They have a new menu and have live entertainment on the weekends.

 http://www.lakestclairguide.com/service/deckers-landing-lounge/

 Stay tuned for my next blog which will focus on Northern Lake St. Clair.

 Remember life is better on a boat!

#Lifeisbetteronaboat