St. Clair River Classic Offshore Powerboat Race

Lat. 42º 49' 12" N   -   Long. 82º 29' 05" W

Harbormaster on duty 7:00 a.m. till 11:00 p.m. from April 1 thru October 15.

Ph.# (810) 329-4125  (Off Season 329-7121)

Services:

• VHF Channel 16 & 9 monitored
• Fuel - Gasoline & Diesel
• Major Credit Cards Accepted
• Transient Dockage
• Electricity - 110V 30 & 220V 50A
• Fresh Water
• Restrooms & Showers
• Holding tank Pump-Out
• Public Phone
• Cable TV Hookup
• Laundry
• Enclosed Pavilions
• 24-hour security
• Courtesy Vehicle
• Car Rental
• Launch Ramp
• Long-Term Parking

Locally Available: (within 4 blocks)

• Restaurants
• Stores
• Marine Services

St. Clair Harbor is a " Michigan State Waterways Commission" sponsored Harbor. 

It is located in the Pine River just off the St. Clair River. A Salt Plant on the corner is a good landmark for the entrance. There is a Draw Bridge which opens on every hour and half hour (long-short).

There are a few pavilions with picnic tables, grilles and a small playground at this harbor.

A nearby Plaza has many unique stores and is within reasonable walking distance. Across from the Plaza is one of Michigan's largest Boardwalks. This is a very nice place to relax and watch the Ships travel the river.

During the first weekend of August, St. Clair really comes alive with the Annual St. Clair River Classic Offshore Powerboat Race. Many boats come in from all over the North America to compete in this event which can be viewed from the Boardwalk. 

The Boardwalk is also a popular site for scuba diving. Many  old bottles and pieces of china can be found. See our Scuba Diving Section for details on other popular dive sites in the area.  

Note: This is a popular weekend getaway for many people from the Detroit area so plan accordingly.

History: In the late 1800's many businesses were incorporated into the city of St. Clair and the Pine River. These included: three brick yards, five coal yards, one lime kiln, three lumber yards, a shipyard, one tannery, two breweries, two salt plants, copper shops and a mineral water bottling works. This riverfront harbor exported over 25,000 tons of coal, 100,000 barrels of salt, 1 million staves and 17,000 tons of brick in 1899. Many vessels would use the Pine River for refuge and repair through the winter months. In 1899 congress provided $10,500 to widen the river from it's mouth to 5,800 feet upstream, allowing for more vessels to lay up the winter here. Commercial and Navigational importance of the river dropped after the turn of the century with vessels no longer spending the winter months here.

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