It's an easy, short paddle from Lincoln Park to the remains of three schooners near the coast of Harbor Beach. The ships sit just feet below the surface of the water making it easily viewable even if the water is a little rough.
It's exciting (or scary depending on your viewpoint) to paddle over such a well preserved and shallow water shipwrecks.
Frequently asked questions:
Did anyone die?
Nope. They were all in shallow water when they went down. Everyone was able to get to shore if they needed to.
Can you really see them?
Yes! There are some variables to consider though.
The rougher the water, the tougher it is to see them. The Dorcas Pendell is visible even in rough water…but you really wouldn’t want to be out there in rough water.
If the sun is reflecting on the water, polarized sunglasses will help quite a bit. Bring some, or we have some cheap ones that work well if you forget.
How long does it take?
We recommend 1-2 hours depending on how much you want to explore. if you want to have a nice leisurely paddle to see all 3 wrecks, maybe check out the lighthouse up close, or just explore more of the harbor, we’d say 2 hours.
How safe is it?
Paddling the Harbor Beach harbor is pretty safe as far as water adventures go. Being on the water has inherent risk and should not be taken lightly. However, we do have an active harbor where you may find help from other boaters if you find yourself in trouble. We also have wonderful emergency services in Harbor Beach…though we’ve never had to use them and we hope we never will. If we think the conditions aren’t safe, we won’t rent. We aren’t always right…but we play it on the side of caution. We want everyone to return safely and have a good time.
