We arrived in SAUGATUCK on Saturday afternoon of Labor Day weekend. (We knew in advance, from weather reports, that we would be spending a few night in whatever port we were in on Saturday night.) By luck the town of SAUGATUCK was a perfect place to be stranded :)
SAUGATUCK is located on the Kalamazoo River. It was originally a lumber and port town. In the late 19th century it became a noted artist colony with a bohemian lifestyle reputation. The town reminds us of Laguna Beach, California in Michigan.
Today SAUGATUCK is known as "The Art Coast" of Michigan. Tourism is it's primary source of revenue, with many speciality shops, art galleries and restaurants. There are only about 1,000 full time residents, but the population swells in the summer months (from Memorial Day to Labor Day).
SAUGATUCK also has a spectacular beach. We were dazzled by the sparkling freshwater and white sand of Oval Beach. The day we visited it was too windy and cold to swim, but we hope to revisit again Someday!
SAUGATUCK has benn honored with many awards:
"Best Small Town" - USAToday
Top 25 Beaches in the World - Condé Nast Travler
Top Freshwater Beach in the USA - National Geographic Travler
Top 5 Beaches in the USA- MTV
Due to the heavy winds we stayed in SAUGATUCK for six nights, which included all the end off summer Labor Day celebrations.
Looper Tip: In good weather anchor. In inclement weather, we recommend Singapore Yacht Club.
Weather permitting, we plan to depart on Friday morning.
SAUGATUCK, Michigan:)
The beautiful homes and yachts on the Kalamazoo River.
We anchored the first night.
We used our dingy for the first time in 2017...the fully charged electric engine worked great!
On the second night in SAUGATUCK we moved to a dock at the Singapore Yacht Club. Our bikes ready to explore the town.
We rode bikes to the Red Dock on Sunday afternoon to hear a Blue Grass Band....this place is oozing with character!
And the Small Craft Advisory continues....
Interesting history of Singapore, Michigan.
The town of SAUGATUCK is charming. One of our favorite shops had pumpkins made from propane canisters.
Labor Day 2017 in SAUGATUCK.
We took the local transit bus to Oval Beach, with our bikes on the front bus rack.
Oval Beach :)
Beautiful Oval Beach.
SAUGATUCK celebrates the end of summer in style.
Lots of great restaurants... difficult to select a favorite?
( Maybe the Perch at Phil's:)
Eskimo Pie... Please!
Good night SAUGATUCK XO
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