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Directions:

I-94 North:

• Take the 21 Mile Rd exit heading East
• Turn left onto Jefferson Ave.
• Turn right into Brandenburg Park

I-94 South:

• Take the 23 Mile Rd (M29) exit heading East
• Turn right onto Jefferson Ave.
• Turn left into Brandenburg Park

Sailing Notes:

When sailing out of Brandenburg, sailors are advised to sail to the left (North) of the launch, and avoid the ice to the South.

The ice in front of Brandenburg Park has been known to have gas holes. For those not familiar with gas hole, these devilish hazards are created when gas bubbles rise from the lake bed and form gas pockets under the ice. These gas pockets prevent ice from forming, and create thin spots in an otherwise good looking sheet of ice.

When sailing out of Brandenburg, avoid the ice to the right of the launch, particularly the point of land visible from the launch area. This area to the right is known for gas holes, and the ice off the point of land is usually cracked and dangerous.

Also keep in mind that this is a large body of water, and Anchor Bay is open to Lake St. Clair to the South. Keep a weather eye open, and avoid sailing in strong offshore winds (it's a 25 miles to the Canadian shore). There have been many icefisherman airlifted from Anchor Bay when the wind shifted offshore and the hut-boys didn't notice the change in wind direction.