Beaver Island Michigan

PUBLIC NOTICE
Beaver Island Municipal Dock Seasonal Slip Availability

Notice: one seasonal slip available for the 2018 boating season.
According to township policy, if the prior year seasonal user does not confirm their intent to retain the slip for the upcoming season, notice will be given of seasonal vacancy.

Interested parties will have until March 15 to register their interest in a seasonal slip rental. A random lottery format will be used to select the seasonal boater for the upcoming season; this will be done by March 30th.

The harbormaster shall maintain a list of persons who are interested in seeking a seasonal slip. The list will be generated annually.
The Seasonal Slip Annual Interest Application and the full Policy can be picked up at the St James Township Governmental Center 37830 Kingâ??s Highway or downloaded from the St James Township website, or by clicking here.

Is the rules of the Township set by the DNR? I am surprised that there is only one seasonal slip and it is offered on a lottery? Is it also true you cannot make a reservation at the Township dock? I recall a few years ago a large Yachting group wanted to come to the Island and they couldnâ??t make reservations and no exceptions could be made to the policy?

John McCafferty

A lot of great information and photos can be found at the Chamber of Commerce web site. www.beaverisland.org

BEAVER ISLAND MUNICIPAL DOCK
The Beaver Island Municipal Dock is located on Paradise Bay right in the heart of downtown St. James, just a few minutes walk from many of Beaver Islandâ??s most popular destinations. Open from May 1st until October 1st, the Municipal Dock has 25 slips, all with power and water. Bathroom, shower, and laundry facilities are available, and we are pet friendly! Slip reservations can be made using the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Reservation System at www.midnrreservations.com, or by calling (800) 447-2757. It is recommended to reserve a slip at least a few weeks in advance, especially during our busiest months of July and August. For any questions or more information, contact (231) 448-2252, or send an email to harbormaster.stjamestwp.bi@gmail.com . The Beaver Island Municipal Dock also monitors marine channel 16.
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