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Up Coming Events

MAY

National Safe Boating Week, May 22-28, organized by the National Safe Boating Council, www.safeboatingcouncil.org, (703) 361-4294.

JUNE

Nautical Mile Annual Splash Bash, St. Clair Shores, dates TBD, www.nauticalmile.org, (586) 777-7100.
Walled Lake Thunder, Walled Lake, June 12-13, www.roostertails.net, (248) 669-3322; two days of complete inboard hyrdoplane racing.
The International Freedom Festival Fireworks, dates TBD, www.detroitriverdays.com; The 52nd annual fireworks display along the Detroit International Watefront downtown Detroit.
Great Lakes Championship Hydroplane Racing, Constantine, June 12-13, (269) 435-2613; national races sanctioned by the American Power Boat Association.

JULY

Detroit APBA Gold Cup, Detroit River, July 9-11, www.gold-cup.com; hosted by the Detroit River Regatta Association, the Gold Cup is among the most prestigious of motor sport races covering a large area of the river.
Ludington Offshore Classic Fishing Tournament, Ludington, July 15-18, www.visitludington.com (800) 783-4456; one of the biggest tournaments of the summer with more than $100,000 in prizes and cash.
Venetian Fest, St. Joseph, July 15-18, www.venetian.org, (269) 983-7917; the festival is a celebration of life on the waterfront encompassing day and evening concerts, dancing, fireworks, boat parades and more.
St. Clair antique & Classic Boat Show, St. Clair Municipal Arena, July 17, www.michacbs.com, (810) 326-3575; third-annual show features antique and classic boats as well as antique fire engines and recreational vehicles and campers.
Hiawatha Kayaking Festival, Les Cheneaux Islands, dates TBD, www.lescheneaux.net (888) 364-7526.
Fourth of July Round the Island Yacht Race, Mackinac Island, July 3, www.miyachtclub.com, (906) 847-3363; sponsored by the Pink Pony, free race open to all sailors with plaques and awards for all.
Macman Challenge, July 22-24, www.lcyc.ca; the seventh running of the Mackinac Island to Manitou Island International Yacht Race.
Port Huron to Mackinac Yacht Race, Port Huron, starts July 17, (800) 852-4242, www.byc.com/mack; one of the longest running fresh-water races in the world held since 1925 starting in Port Huron and ending at Mackinac Island.
Boat Night, Port Huron, July 16, mainstreetph.com, (810) 984-9790; every year Port Huron hosts Boat Night along the Black River the night prior to the yacht race to Mackinac Island.
US Title Series Hydroplane Boat Race, Constantine, July 23-25, (269) 435-4075; national races sanctioned by the American Power Boat Association.
Nautical Mile Aquafest, St. Clair Shores, date TBD, www.nauticalmile.org, (586) 777-7100.
Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival, Grand Haven, July 30 to Aug.8, www.coastguardfest.org; 86th annual festival honoring the men and women of the United States Coast Guard.
Antique Outboard Motor and Flea Market, Hastings, July 24, www.charletonpark.org, (269) 945-3775.
100 Miller Sailboat Race, Menominee, July 31, www.mmyc.org, (906) 863-6469; beautiful day sail starting in Menominee up the shores of Door County around islands in Green Bay and back to exciting parties.
Festival Kayak Race, Plainwell, date TBD, www.plainwellchamber.com, (269) 685-8877.
St. Clair Riverfest, St. Clair, July 23-25, www.stclairsummerfest.com, (586) 913-1919.
St. Clair River Classic Offshore Powerboat Race, July 23-25; (see contact above); classic offshore powerboat race sponsored by Blue Water Offshore Racing Association, this race is part of the Great Lakes Silver Cup Series and is held on the St. Clair River.
Top O' Michigan Outboard Races, Indian River/Crooked River, July 31-Aug. 1, www.tomorc.com, (231) 238-9325; held over two days, racers will travel 87 miles through Northern Michigan's Inland Waterway.
Great Lakes Fishing tournament, Rogers City, dates TBD, (989) 734-4392.
Bay View to Mackinac Yacht Race, dates TBD, (800) 454-5227.

AUGUST

Classic Boats on the Boardwalk, Traverse City, Aug. 7, www.cacbs.com, (231) 779-0764; 23rd annual antique and classic boat show for wooden boats.
Jazz on the River, Trenton, date TBD, www.jazzontheriver.org; 14th annual weekend of music, entertainment and fun located on the island of Elizabeth Park.
Ship 'N Shore Festival, New Buffalo, date TBD, (269) 469-5409
5th Annual Grand Haven In-Water Boat Show, Grand Haven, date TBD, www.ghboatshow.com, (616) 842-3176; showcases both new and pre-owned boats of all types as well as exhibits and boating-safety demos.
Boat Town USA Festival of Lights Parade, Mt. Clemons, Aug. 7, www.boattownusa.org, (800) 477-3172; lighted boat parade starting at dusk at the mouth of the Clinton River.
Great Lakes Fishing Tournament, Rogers City, Aug. 14-15, www.hbanglers.com, (989) 734-4392; tournament consists of four-man teams fishing for salmon and trout, prizes.
Les Cheneaux Antique Wooden Boat Show, Hessel, Aug. 14, www.lescheneaux.net, (888) 364-7526; antique wooden boats from across the country, concessions, crafts,

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