2023 Cruise Club Guide

DOOR

2023 Cruise Committee

Bruce and Lissa Barron, Chairs Mona Lissa

Brett and Abby Mumy Cantius

Larry and Stephanie Spillane Erinn Go Blue

Randy and Tina Miller Aqua Vista

Walter Herbst & Charlene Hooker Big Brown

Tom and Ter Crandell Lac d’Azur

John and Darlene Cauffiel Darjon

Save the Dates

2023 CRUISES & EVENTS

BOATER’S KICK OFF MEETING

Sunday, May 28 | 4:00 pm | Quarter Deck Fireplace Lounge

Join us to plan for boatloads of fun!

CRUISE TO NORTHPORT

Thursday, June 8 through Sunday, June 11

WALSTROM MARINE PREVIEW EVENT

Thursday, June 15 | 5:00pm to 7:00pm

Featuring beautiful boats, and complimentary beverage and appetizers. Contact Cedes Powers to reserve at 231-943-0333 or cpowers@wasltrom.com.

PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN DINGHY POKER RUN

Friday, June 16 | 5:00 pm | $50++

Join us for a fun twist on an old classic! Grab your dinghy and move from one host to another throughout the evening. No dinghy… No problem! We will make the arrangements so you don’t miss a moment of this fun event! In the event of inclement weather, the Poker Run will be by land and GEM vehicles.

CRUISE TO MACKINAC ISLAND

Thursday, June 22 through Sunday, June 25

COMMODORE’S PASS AND REVIEW, BOAT PARADE, AND DOCKTAIL PARTY

Friday, July 7 | 5:00 pm | $65++

Join us on the Promenade as we “take you away” to an evening of nautical fun featuring our annual Commodore’s Pass and Review Boat Parade, dinner from around the world, and musical entertainment! Suggested attire: All white.

WOMEN IN BOATING CLASS

Saturday, July 15 | 10:00 am to 2:30 pm

This complimentary class is taught by Walstrom Marine President, Tom Ervin and includes two hours of “on shore” classroom instruction and discussion, two hours of hands-on boat handling and docking activities, and lunch. Sponsored by Walstrom Marine.

CRUISES TO TRAVERSE CITY

Sunday, July 16 through Wednesday, July 19

Thursday, July 20 through Sunday, July 23

CRUISE TO DOOR COUNTY/FISH CREEK, WISCONSIN

Thursday, August 10 through Sunday, August 13

FEATURED CRUISE: JUNE 8-11, 2023

PORT: G. Marsten Dame Marina 105 Rose St., Northport, MI 49670

COORDINATES: 45° 7’ 46” N 85° 36’ 45” W

RADIO: Hail: Channel 17 | Emergency: Channel 71

CRUISE CAPTAINS: John & Darlene Cauffiel

John Email: john@galcorp.com

John Cell: 313.903.1590

Darlene Email: dcauffiel@yahoo.com

Darlene Cell: 248.250.4007

Northport Itinerary

THURSDAY, JUNE 8

At Your Leisure

Arrive and Explore Northport

6:00 PM

Docktails at the Marina Pavillion. BYOB and an appetizer to share

FRIDAY, JUNE 9

10:30 AM Shuttle Departs Marina

Wine & Distillery Tour | Limited to 25 people

Shuttle: Approx. $38 per person

Beverage purchases paid directly to tasting rooms.

First stop: 11:00 AM | The Ridge at Verterra

Five Samples for $10 per person | BYO Lunch

Second stop: 12:15 PM | Northern Latitudes Distillery and Boathouse Vineyards (Group will divide in half. Short walk in-between tasting rooms.)

Boathouse Vineyards: Wines by the glass or bottle

Northern Latitudes Distillery: Tastings and cocktails

FRIDAY, JUNE 9

At Your Leisure

Dinner on your own

SATURDAY, JUNE 10

9:00 AM

Hike Northport Trail (4 mi loop)

Meet at Harbormaster Office

10:12 AM, 10:24 AM, 10:36 AM

Golf at Northport Creek Golf Course

Three Foursomes/Up to 12 Players | 9-Holes

$30 Greens Fee, includes cart

5:00 PM

Group Dinner at Fingers Crossed. 108 S. Waukazoo Street

Individual Tabs | Payment made directly to server

SUNDAY, JUNE 11

At Your Leisure

Depart back to BHYC

To See And Do

• Downtown Shopping, Galleries, Dining

• North Shore Outfitters: northshoreoutfitters.com

Kayaks, SUPs, Bikes, and Watermat Rentals

• Northport Creek Golf Course: northportcreek.com

• Grand Traverse Lighthouse: grandtraverselighthouse.com

(Bike Ride to Lighthouse Pointe - 15 mi roundtrip)

Hotel Recommendation

• The Northport Inn: northportinn.com

• Wauban Cottage B&B: waubancottage.com

Restaurant Suggestions

• Northport Pub & Grille (American and Bowling) 231.386.1601 | npgrille.com

• The Tribune Ice Cream & Eatery (American) 231.386.1055

• New Bohemian Cafe (American) 231.386.1034 | newbohemiancafe.com

• The Mitten Brewing Company (Brewery, Food Trucks) 231.386.1101 | mittenbrewing.com

• The Garage Bar and Grille (Southern BBQ) 231.281.8940 | garagebarnopo.com

FEATURED CRUISE: JUNE 22-25, 2023

mackinac island

PORT: Mackinac Island State Harbor

MARINA: 45° 50’ 40” N 84° 36’ 42” W

RADIO: Hail: Channel 9

SUGGESTED ALTERNATIVE MARINAS: Port: Straits State Harbor

Coordinates: 45° 46’42.1” N 84° 43’ 11” W

Port: Mackinaw City Municipal Marina

Coordinates: 45° 46’ 55” N 84° 43’ 12” W

CRUISE CAPTAINS: Randy and Tina Miller

Randy Email: rmiller@rdmhc.com

Randy Cell: 989.233.2273

Tina Email: tmiller@rdmhc.com

Tina Cell: 989.450.9309

CO-CAPTAINS: Brett and Abby Mumy

Brett Email: brettmumy@gmail.com

Brett Cell: 269.217.0263

Abby Email: abbymumy@gmail.com

Mackinac Island Itinerary

THURSDAY, JUNE 22

At Your Leisure

Arrive at Mackinac Island or Mackinaw City

6:00 PM

Docktails at Straits State Harbor, Mackinaw City

BYOB and a heavy appetizer to share

FRIDAY, JUNE 23

10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Dinghy Run to Round Island

Rafting, swimming, picnic lunch (bring your own)

At Your Leisure

Dinner on your own

To See And Do

• Mackinac Island Carriage Tours: mict.com

• Mackinac Island State Park: Historic Sites, Trails

• Ryba’s Bike Rentals: rybabikes.com

• Fort Mackinac: mackinacparks.com

Hotel Recommendation

• Grand Hotel: grandhotel.com

• Chippewa Hotel: chippewahotel.com

• Lilac Tree Suites: lilactree.com

SATURDAY, JUNE 24

At Your Leisure

Explore the area

6:00 pm

Dinner at 1852 Grill Room (inside the Island House)

$130-$150 pp – includes three-course dinner, soft beverages, tax, and gratuity.

Alcoholic Beverages are individual tabs and payment made directly to server.

Limited to 40 guests

SUNDAY, JUNE 25

At Your Leisure

Depart back to BHYC

Restaurant Suggestions

• Pink Pony: pinkponymackinac.com

• Carriage House: carriagehousemackinac.com

• Bistro on the Greens: missionpoint.com

Ferries

• Shepler’s: sheplersferry.com

• Star Line: mackinacferry.com

FEATURED CRUISE: JULY 16-19, 2023

TRAVERSE CITY

PORT: Duncan L. Clinch Marina 1011 E. Grandview Parkway, Traverse City, MI 49684

MARINA: 44° 46’ 05” N 85° 37’ 20” W

RADIO: HAIL: Channel 9 | Emergency: Channel 16

CRUISE CAPTAINS: Tom and Teri Crandell

Tom Email: tomcrandell@yahoo.com

Tom Cell: 425.444.5573

Teri Email: tericrandell@yahoo.com

Teri Cell: 425.444.2649

CO-CAPTAINS: Larry and Stephanie Spillane

Larry Email: larryspillane@gmail.com

Larry Cell: 248.207.1245

Stephanie Email: stephspillane@aol.com

Stephanie Cell: 248-207.1244

July 16-19 Itinerary

SUNDAY, JULY 16

At Your Leisure

Arrive at Traverse City

6:00 PM

Docktails at Clinch Park Marina Pavilion BYOB and a heavy appetizer to share.

MONDAY, JULY 17

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Boat Trip to Power Island

Rafting, swimming, picnic lunch (bring your own).

At Your Leisure Dinner

TUESDAY, JULY 18

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Bike Ride on the TART Trail to Suttons Bay 35 mi round trip or return by BATA Bus’ Bike-n-Ride traversetrails.org/trails/leelanau-trail/

To See And Do

• Downtown Shopping, Galleries, Dining downtowntc.com

• TART Trail: Walking, Running and Biking

• Paddle TC: Kayak, Paddleboard, and Bike Rentals paddletc.com | Complimentary delivery to the marina.

• The Dennos Museum: 1701 E. Front St Artist Exhibitions dennomuseum.org

• Traverse City Wine Trails: ompwinetrail.com | lpwines.com

• Traverse City Curling Club: 1712 S. Garfield Ave. tccurling.org

TUESDAY, JULY 18

5:15 PM - 9:30 PM

Dinner at Chateau Chantal | 15900 Rue Devin

5:15 PM – Shuttle Departs Marina

6:00 PM - Cellar Tour and Toast

6:30 PM - Dinner - Six Courses with Wine Pairings

9:30 PM - Shuttle Departs Winery

Approximate Cost: Dinner - $112 pp: includes dinner, tax and gratuity. Round-Trip Shuttle: $32 pp - includes driver gratuity. Limited to 34 guests.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 19

At Your Leisure Depart back to BHYC

We have rollover slip availability to stay the evening of July 19, departing July 20. See Cruise Manager for details.

Hotel Recommendations

• Hotel Indigo: ihg.com/hotelindigo

• Park Place Hotel: park-place-hotel.com

• Delamar: delamar.com/traverse-city

Restaurant Suggestions

• Please see additional document for a full list of downtown Traverse City restaurant options.

FEATURED CRUISE: JULY 20-23, 2023

TRAVERSE CITY

PORT: Duncan L. Clinch Marina

1011 E. Grandview Parkway, Traverse City, MI 49684

MARINA: 44° 46’ 05” N 85° 37’ 20” W

RADIO: HAIL: Channel 9 | Emergency: Channel 16

CRUISE CAPTAINS: Marc and Cindy Toth

Marc Email: marctoth@gmail.com

Marc Cell: 313.363.2984

Cindy Email: encantadadesignsaz@gmail.com

Cindy Cell: 520.647.1159

July 20-23 Itinerary

THURSDAY, JULY 20

At Your Leisure

Arrive at Traverse City

6:00 PM

Docktails at Clinch Park Marina Pavilion BYOB and a heavy appetizer to share.

FRIDAY, JULY 21

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Boat Trip to Power Island

Rafting, swimming, picnic lunch (bring your own).

At Your Leisure Dinner

SATURDAY, JULY 22

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Bike Ride on the TART Trail to Suttons Bay 35 mi round trip or return by BATA Bus’ Bike-n-Ride traversetrails.org/trails/leelanau-trail/

To See And Do

• Downtown Shopping, Galleries, Dining downtowntc.com

• TART Trail: Walking, Running and Biking

• Paddle TC: Kayak, Paddleboard, and Bike Rentals paddletc.com | Complimentary delivery to the marina.

• The Dennos Museum: 1701 E. Front St Artist Exhibitions dennomuseum.org

• Traverse City Wine Trails: ompwinetrail.com | lpwines.com

• Traverse City Curling Club: 1712 S. Garfield Ave. tccurling.org

SATURDAY, JULY 22

5:15 PM - 9:30 PM

Dinner at Chateau Chantal | 15900 Rue Devin

5:15 PM – Shuttle Departs Marina

6:00 PM - Cellar Tour and Toast

6:30 PM - Dinner - Six Courses with Wine Pairings

9:30 PM - Shuttle Departs Winery

Approximate Cost:

Dinner - $112 pp: includes dinner, tax and gratuity. Round-Trip Shuttle: $32 pp - includes driver gratuity. Limited to 34 guests.

SUNDAY, JULY 23

At Your Leisure Depart back to BHYC

We have slip availability to arrive early on July 19. See Cruise Manager for details.

Hotel Recommendations

• Hotel Indigo: ihg.com/hotelindigo

• Park Place Hotel: park-place-hotel.com

• Delamar: delamar.com/traverse-city

Restaurant Suggestions

• Please see additional document for a full list of downtown Traverse City restaurant options.

FEATURED CRUISE: AUGUST 10-13, 2023

DOOR COUNTY

PORT: Alibi Marina

9480 Spruce Street, Fish Creek, WI

COORDINATES: 45° 7’ 47.9” N 87° 14’ 47.4” W

RADIO: HAIL: Channel 9 | Emergency: Channel 16

PORT: Fish Creek Town Dock

4150 Maple St., Fish Creek, WI

COORDINATES: 45° 7’46” N 87° 14’ 42” W

RADIO: HAIL: Channel 9 | Emergency: Channel 16

PORT: Sister Bay Marina

10733 N. Bay Shore Drive, Sister Bay, WI

COORDINATES: 45° 11’ 38” N 87° 7’ 6” W

RADIO: Channel 9

CRUISE CAPTAINS:

Walter Herbst and Charlene Hooker

Walter Email: w-herbst@northwestern.edu

Walter Cell: 847.682.0129

Charlene Email: charlene.faye.h@icloud.com

CO-CAPTAINS: Bruce and Lissa Barron

Bruce Email: bbarron@barron-industries.com

Bruce Cell: 248.343.4358

Lissa Email: lbarron@barron-industries.com

Lissa Cell: 248.842.2192

Door County Itinerary

THURSDAY, AUGUST 10

At Your Leisure

Arrive and Explore Door County

6:00 PM

Docktails at Marina

BYOB and a heavy appetizer to share.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 11

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Private Door County Lighthouse Trolley Tour

Limited to 49 people

Approx. $92 per person, includes boxed lunch.

6:00 PM

Group Dinner at Gull Lake Inn

Traditional Door County Fish Boil Dinner (Chicken or Vegtarian Quinoa Substitute Available)

Limited to 70 people

Approx. $50 per person, inclusive of dinner, tax, gratuity and non-alcoholic beverages | Alcohol additional and master billed

To See And Do

• Downtown Shopping, Galleries, Dining

• Edge of Park Bike & Moped Rentals: edgeofpark.com

• Peninsula State Park: dnr.wisconsin.gov

• Island Aventure Company: islandadventurecompany.com

• UTV, E-bikes, Kayaks, and SUP Rentals and Tours

Hotel Recommendations

• Harbor Guest House: harborguesthouse.com (Fish Creek)

• White Gull Inn B&B: whitegullinn.com (Fish Creek)

SATURDAY, AUGUST 12

At Your Leisure

Meals and exploration

8:00 PM

Peninsula Players Performance at Northern Sky Theatre “Dames at Sea” - A tap-happy gem of a show that celebrates the golden era of movie musicals with a heart as big as the ocean! Approx. $87.50 per person for performance and round-trip transportation.

6:15 PM Shuttle Departures from Marina Begins

7:30 PM Arrive at Northern Sky Theatre

8:00 PM Performance

10:00 PM Return to Marinas

SUNDAY, AUGUST 13

At Your Leisure Depart back to BHYC

Restaurant Suggestions

• Skaliwags (Southern-inspired) Fish Creek. 920.868.3634 | skaliwags.com

• Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant & Butik (Swedish) Sister Bay. 920.854.2626 | aljohnsons.com

• Alexander’s (American) Fish Creek 920.868.3532 | alexandersofdoorcounty.com

• The English Inn (American) Fish Creek. 920.868.3076 | theenglishinn.com

Cruise Procedures

Registration

• Cruises are open to members and their guests.

• Slip preregistration will be sent in the previous Fall to gauge interest.

• Slip assignments and additional reservation instructions will follow at a later date.

• Cruise activity registration will be sent 60-90 days to the beginning of the cruise.

• Activity fees will be outlined in the cruise itinerary.

• Cruise registration must be completed through BHYC’s surveys and forms sent by email or by emailing cruiseclub@bayharboryc.com.

• Registration through the mobile app or member website does not guarantee or complete cruise registration.

• A Cruise Participation Form must be completed each season to ensure participation on the cruise(s).

• Only one form is required per couple/boat owner per year.

• Individual slip reservations may be required through the Michigan DNR website.

• For marinas where slips are preassigned, slips are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, based upon reply date as well as slip size availability.

Cruise Deposit Policy

• Upon registration, members will be charged a Cruise Deposit in the amount of $300 per boat, per cruise.

• Billing Timeline:

• Cruise to Northport: Billed on March 2023 Statement

• Cruise to Mackinac Island/Mackinaw City: Billed on April 2023 Statement

• Cruise to Traverse City (Both Dates): Billed on May 2023 Statement

• Cruise to Door Country: Billed on June 2023 Statement

• The Cruise Deposit will be applied to the total cruise cost billed individually to each member.

• Ex: Cruise Deposit $300, will be applied as a credit to the member’s account upon billing for each cruise’s activities and events.

• Slips fees are excluded. These fees are additional and are to be paid to the marina(s) directly.

• If the member’s cruise activity charges do not

meet or exceed $300, the remainder will be credited to the member’s statement.

• Waitlisted reservations will not be charged a cruise deposit until the reservation becomes fully confirmed.

• Members who wish to participate in the activities, but not bringing a boat or requiring dockage, will still be charged a deposit to ensure participation in the group activities.

Cancellation Policy

• If a member cancels before 45 days of the beginning of the cruise, the cruise deposit will be refunded.

• If a member cancels within 45 days of the beginning of the cruise, the cruise deposit will be forfeited.

• If a member cancels within 45 days of the cruise and the Cruise Manager finds a replacement attendee from the waitlist, the original attendee is refunded the deposit and the replacement member from the waitlist will pay the cruise deposit and will be responsible for their portion of the cruise expenses.

Additional Information

• Members are encouraged to download and utilize the free mobile app “Whatsapp”.

• Whatsapp is used to communicate to the group and is helpful in sharing locations, travel conditions, photos, and other pertinent information.

• All confirmed participants using Whatsapp, will be added to the group prior to the cruise.

Cruise FAQs

I don’t own a boat. May I still participate in cruises and events?

Absolutely! All BHYC members are invited to participate in all cruises. Some non-boaters choose to drive to the location or with enough notice, the committee can try to pair you with another member traveling by boat. Every port destination will have options for hotel accommodations.

Is there a standard itinerary?

Boaters are welcome to set their own departure and return schedule. However, if possible, it is recommended to travel in groups as a safety precaution, especially when traveling to distant ports. The first night of each rendezvous, the group comes together for “docktails”, a potluck-style gathering located in a designated location at the marina. Attendees are asked to bring an appetizer to share and their own beverages.

Throughout subsequent days, cruise captains will plan various activities unique to the area. The group usually comes together for an organized dinner the last evening of the excursion. Participation in planned activities, excursions and dining events is not mandatory and completely optional, but everyone is encouraged to join the fun!

What if I need to cancel?

Boaters need to cancel their accommodations directly with marina or hotel and are subject to their cancellation policies. Activity cancellations will be made through BHYC. Depending on the activity and arrangement with the activity host, a cancellation policy and charges may apply.

Do I need to do anything special when traveling into Canada?

In addition to your passport, all boats leaving and returning to any US port require a vessel decal through US Customs and Border Patrol. For more information or to purchase or renew your decal, please visit the Decal and Transponder Online Procurement System “DTOPS” website at www.dtops.cbp.dhs.gov. The current decal fee for a private vessel (30+ feet) is $30.53 per calendar year.

What is the reservation process? Accommodations

Boaters are required to secure their slip and/or hotel accommodations directly with the marina or hospitality provider. The committee will secure a block of slips at marinas who allow reservations; however, statemanaged harbors require reservations to be made through the Michigan DNR website. Reservation procedures will be provided in advance. Due to the popularity of the destination locations, it is encouraged boaters secure their slips as soon as a block is in place or when registration opens on the Michigan DNR website at www.michigan.gov/dnr

Cruise Activities

Activity registration is booked through BHYC. Members are asked to complete a form indicating which activities they are interested participating in and the number of participants, prior to the registration deadline. Pricing will be provided and based upon the activity. Some activities will be billed through member statements, while others may require direct payment to the service provider. Payment procedures will be provided in advance.

Whom should I contact with questions during the cruise?

One or two couples are assigned as Captains for every cruise. The Captains have planned that trip’s itinerary and are a great source of information about the area, marina and weekend’s events. The Captains’ contact information will be listed within the trip agenda. In addition, a full list of attendees will be shared with the group prior to departure. This list will include emails, cell phone numbers and boat name.

The Cruise Club also uses the free mobile app “Whatsapp” to communicate as a group during the trips. This app is helpful in sharing locations, travel conditions, photos and other pertinent information. Your BHYC contact is Megan Nickerson, Cruise Manager. Please contact Megan with any questions at 231-439-2112, or cruiseclub@bayharboryc.com.

“PIRATE PARTY” DINGHY POKER RUN

PORT: Promenade Dock, Bay Harbor Yacht Club

MARINA: 45° 21’ 39” N 85° 1’ 49” W

Aarrggh! It’s a treasure hunt me say!

Join us for a fun twist on an old classic with our Pirates of the Caribbean Dinghy Poker Run! Grab your dinghy and move from one host to another throughout the evening for a poker run on Bay Harbor Lake! Cruisers will stop at various lakefront locations to grab their treasure (card) before our celebratory Caribbean picnic with a Cruise Club Signature drink at BHYC’s private beach. The best hand will win a prize!

You are encouraged to play the part and dress up! Prizes for best dressed and best decorated dinghy. Ideas to consider: a treasure chest out of a Styrofoam cooler by painting it gold and adding beaded necklaces and fake coins, create sails out of white sheets and paint skull & crossbones on them - let your creativity shine!

Eat up me hearties, yo ho! Please note the Poker Run begins sharply at 5:00pm and you will have roughly one hour to collect your hand around Bay Harbor Lake before we meet at the Beach for our last stop and dinner.

Please Note:

• All stops will be within Bay Harbor Lake. Boaters will not need to exit into Little Traverse Bay.

• All cards will be in envelopes and each participant will pick an envelope at each stop until they have a full hand of five. No peeking!

• If they wish to participate, every person on each dinghy will receive a card at the stops.

• Once at the Beach, turn all five envelopes into the staff, who will be doing the tallying of the hands.

• Best hand will win a $100 gift certificate redeemable at our Wellness Center or Spa (and bragging rights)!

• There are five stops: Look for the flags as a marker for each stop.

• Stops 1 through 4 can be completed in any order. There is no set route.

• Locations to be announced soon!

• Last stop is the Beach House where the group will meet, turn in their hands, and enjoy the meal.