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Breaking News: OVAL BEACH...NO SALT...NO OIL! |
We borrowed the slogan, "OVAL BEACH....NO SALT....NO OIL" from our friends at the T-shirt shop in downtown Saugatuck to illustrate the good news that we have been assured that the upstream oil spill in Marshall, MI is being contained and will not reach our harbor or Lake Michigan. We received the following update from Scott Corbin Emergency Coordinator for Allegan County via Kirk Harrier, Saugatuck City Manager yesterday afternoon. I personally want to thank the EPA, the Corps of Engineers and our legislators Bob Genetski, Pete Hoekstra and Fred Upton plus Bill Huizenga for their lightening fast responses to the CVB's emails requesting help at the onset of this problem.
1.) The spill is currently contained at Marrow Dam in the Galesburg area.
2.) Federal and State clean-up officials involved in the spill stated to Mr. Corbin that everyone is ahead of the curve with regards to the spill.
3.) Skimmer boats have been deployed from New York and should be in the area by Wednesday.
4.) At this stage the spill is not anticipated to go past the Marrow Dam.
5.) If the spill were to go past the Marrow Dam, there are a number of other stop measures in place that would prevent the spill from reaching the Kalamazoo Harbor and Lake Michigan. The City of Plainwell already has diversionary remediation in place as they are working on PCB clean up. Other stop measures would be the City of Allegan Dam and the Consumers Energy Dam (Lake Allegan). |
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Wayne Schloop, Chief of Operations for the Detroit district of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has confirmed that the Corps of Engineers is planning to provide Saugatuck with the emergency dredging needed to clear the entrance to our channel. They will issue a press release with the specific details shortly. |
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Book A Trip Today! Call 877-952-4554 |
 There is exciting news in Saugatuck!
All the charter fishing boats in Saugatuck have banded together to make it simple for you to enjoy a fantastic Lake Michigan fishing charter. Now you can book your charter trip with a single phone call - no matter which date you prefer, how many people you want to take along, or what other amenities you request. The Saugaguck Area Charterboat Association makes it easy for you to enjoy the fun, the excitement and the thrill of Lake Michigan salmon and trout fishing!
The Saugatuck Area Charterboat Association is now using a central booking agent to book trips for our members. Call 877-952-4554 today to book a trip with one of our experienced captains! Enjoy the trip of a lifetime charter fishing Lake Michigan from the beautiful port of Saugatuck. Whether you have a few people or a large group; plan to bring your own food or need box lunches provided; want to fish all day, or prefer to fish in the morning and spend your afternoons on the golf course; the SACA booking agent can arrange it all!
As the New York Times said: "Saugatuck sits along the Kalamazoo River just as it curls and twists its way toward Lake Michigan. And nearly all benches, windows, overlooks and bar seats seem inevitably aimed at capturing the best view of one body of water or the other. One afternoon, I gazed out from the wide balcony at the Bayside Inn toward the mesmerizing rhythm of boats floating by along the river — kayaks, sailboats, fishing guides, pleasure cruisers, even an old-time hand-cranked chain ferry, which carried its passengers on the short trip across the river."
Saugatuck is one of the most fantastic port cities on the Lake Michigan coast. With dozens of fine restaurants offering everything from pub burgers to fine cuisine; coffee, ice cream and pastry shoppes galore; galleries and antique shops to explore; and every kind of fun for the whole family; Saugatuck is THE place to spend your vacation and leisure time. Our scenic boardwalk is one of the most popular places to stroll, while checking out the people, shops, boats, and excitement that make Saugatuck, "the Cape Cod of the Midwest". And of course, our charter fishing is outstanding, from May through October! |
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Profile: Captain Mike Hoppenrath |
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| | | My name is Captain Mike Hoppenrath and I operate the Hoppenero Too out of the Port of Saugatuck. I have been a licensed captain with a 50 Ton Masters License and have operated my charter service for 7 years. The Hoppenero Too is a 33 foot Tiara that is fully equipped with Shimano Rods and Reels and Raymarine and Furuno electronics. I began fishing with my father as a young boy, and running a charter service has always been a career goal of mine. We operate a charter that strives for perfection. We enjoy taking people out on the lake and showing them a great time. The Saugatuck/Holland Charter Boat Association and I look forward to meeting your group. To book a charter on the Hoppenero Too, call our Booking Agent at 877-952-4554.
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