Lake Michigan
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Lake Michigan
History and Background
Historic details, etc.
Submit details about the cruising here, etc.
Charts
Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.
Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
Submit details of local radio Nets.
Weather
Describe seasonal weather conditions, etc.
Sources for weather forecasts:
Details?
Search and Rescue
Lake Michigan is the only "Great Lake" that does not share an international border with Canada. As a result Search and Rescue is the responsibility of the United States Coast Guard 9th District. Their web site is at http://www.uscg.mil/d9/
The USCG monitors VHF Channel 16 for distress calls. In addition, they may ask you to switch to VHF Channel 22A (this is the US VHF Channel, not the Canadian or International Channel.) They will also receive notice of EPRIB signals that resolve to Lake Michigan and respond.
Ports and Popular Stops
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
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Anchorages
List details of all safe anchorages in the area.
Offshore Islands
List Islands
Routes/Passages/Circuits To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Tourism & things to do ashore
See each Port/Stop above.
Marine stores
See each Port/Stop above.
References & Publications
Publications, Guides, etc.
United States Coast Guard 9th District at http://www.uscg.mil/d9/
Coast Pilot (Cruising Guide) available for free download at http://nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/nsd/cpdownload.htm
Extensive Nautical Publications (American Practical Navigator, US Notice to Navigators, Sight Reduction Tables etc. available for free download at http://www.nga.mil/portal/site/maritime/index.jsp?front_door=true
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
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External Links
Links to relevant websites.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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