Mackinac Island Stone Skipping Tournament - July 4, 2010


 
Guinness Book Record holder Russ “Rock Bottom” Byars won the 2010 Mackinac Island Stone Skipping Tournament with a throw of 30 skips. Second place went to Todd “Mussels” Callewaert with 26 skips & rounding out 3rd was Glenn “Hard Luck” Loy with a 22 skips. (Note: Video is the third round throw and is not the tournament winning 30 skip throw.)

Photos from the Mackinac Island Stone Skipping Tournament - July 4, 2010

 
The tournament is open to all ages and always occurs at Windermere Pointe Beach (Located next to Iroquois Hotel) every year at 10:00 am on the 4th of July. Professional skippers compete at high noon, often skipping 20+ skips.

  • The Honorable Judge Glen Allen Open  Tournament (July 4th)

    • Judges Tribunal - Windemere (8:30ish am)

    • Stone Skipping Clinic - 10ish on the beach hosted by several
      world champion skippers

    • Opening Ceremonies - Fudge Canoe arrives (10:00 am)

    • Amateur Tournament - 13 years old and up (10:00 am to 12:00 pm)
      committee may ask for credentials

    • Pebbles Tournament - 12 year olds and under (10:00 am to 12:00 pm)

    • Awards Ceremony for Amateurs (12:00 pm)+

  • Wilmer T. Rabe International Stone Skipping Tournament

    • Professional Tournament (12:00 noon to 1:00 pm)

    • Awards Ceremony for  Professionals (1:30 pm)

    • Visit Mackinac Island Stone Skipping Website >>>>


    Mackinac Island Fourth of July Weekend - 2010

    Celebrate the Fourth of July Weekend on Mackinac Island with historical displays and re-enactments and good old-fashioned family fun! Visit Fort Mackinac for a Star Spangled Fourth of July. The historic island fort is decked out in patriotic finery, with banners, flags and bunting. It is a 1880s Independence Day, with 38-gun salutes honoring the states of the period, performances of patriotic music, and Victorian children’s games. Guests join the party and participate in Victorian dances and games on the fort parade ground. No additional admission charge for this special event above standard Fort Mackinac admission rates.

    The Annual Stone skipping Tournament is also scheduled for the Fourth with the pro tournament starting at noon. Here’s a list of a few of the great activities set for the Fourth of July Weekend on Mackinac Island:

    Mackinac Island Stone Skipping Tournament - July 4, 2010
    [ July 4, 2010; 10:00 am; ]   Guinness Book Record holder Russ "Rock Bottom" Byars won the 2010 Mackinac Island Stone Skipping Tournament with a throw of 30 skips. Second place went to Todd "Mussels" Callewaert with 26 skips & rounding out 3rd was Glenn "Hard Luck" Loy with a 22 skips. (Note: Video is the third round throw and is not [...]

    Fort Mackinac - An American Picnic - July 4, 2010
    [ July 2, 2010; 6:30 pm; ] 6:30 p.m. - dusk “An American Picnic”, held at the Fort Mackinac parade ground, is a tasty way to celebrate Independence Day.  With Grand Hotel’s all-you-can-eat baby back ribs, grilled chicken breast, hot dogs, hamburgers, corn on the cob, salads, and desserts, patriots will satisfy their hunger while celebrating the nation’s [...]

    Mission Point Resort - 4th of July Weekend Events
    [ July 2, 2010 9:00 am to July 4, 2010 9:00 am. ] Friday- July 2 · Prince of Persia 8pm · Grand Opening of the Walking Stick 9am-9pm All weekend long stop by to register to win a premium bike! · The Point 7am -10pm All weekend long [...]

    Chris Brantley at Bistro on the Greens - July 2 - 5, 2010
    [ July 2, 2010 5:00 pm to July 5, 2010 5:00 pm. ]   Join Chris Brantley for an outdoor acoustic concert from 5:00 to 9:00 daily on July 2-5 at Bistro on the Greens located on the Mission Point Resort grounds. There is no cover and this event is open to the public. Click Here For More Information >>>>

    Grand Hotel - Old Fashioned Mackinac Fourth of July Celebration - July 1 – July 5
    In addition to Fourth of July fireworks, exciting activities for the entire family include a children’s carnival, ice cream social, cookout luncheon and evening receptions, free golf for ages 17 and younger and half off golf for adults (cart fee required). Package also includes a full breakfast and five-course dinner daily. Select any [...]

    For More Information On Fourth of July Events on Mackinac Island Click Here >>>>

    Mackinac Island Ferry Schedules

    As we enter the month of August all three ferry lines to Mackinac Island are running full schedules to the Island from St. Ignace and Mackinaw City. Below is information and links to the ferry schedules.

    Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry

    Shepler’s ferries are running a full summer schedule from Mackinaw City - Click Here For Schedule

    Shepler’s St. Ignace ferry service is also at its summer peak - Click Here For Schedule

    Star Line

    Star Line is running ferries from the Main Dock - St. Ignace and the Mackinaw City Dock - Click Here For Schedules

    Arnold Transit Co.

    Arnold Transit Co. is running ferries from both Mackinaw City and St. Ignace. - Click Here For St. Ignace Schedule — Click Here For Mackinaw City Schedule

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    Geocaching - Spring Fling on Mackinac Island - April 24, 2010

    Come join us on beautiful Mackinac Island for a spring caching adventure! We will gather on the island in the morning at 10:30 am in the lobby of the Grand Hotel for a brief get-together prior to venturing out to visit the island caches. Coffee and tea will be provided for attendees, along with a few other goodies to get your engines up and running! Please feel free to wear your sweatshirts and jeans, as there is no dress code in effect at this time of the year! There is also no admission charge into the hotel.

    The Cyclops family has about 70 caches on the island, many of which have been placed in remote areas of the island where tourists would not normally go. It is advisable to bring your bike, as the cache locations will take you traveling several miles around the perimeter and interior of the island. The ferry company charges $8.00 per bicycle to bring your bike over to the island. It is possible that there may be places on the island that offer bikes to rent, but I am unable to confirm this at this early date. Dinner will be on your own. There are several restaurants on the island which are open at this time of the year.

    Overnight accommodations for this event can be made at the Grand Hotel (1-800-33-GRAND), which is offering a special “Early Opening” price of $160.00 a night per room (tax not included). A continental breakfast is included in your room rate.  Lodging at the Grand will be in the Millenium Wing (east end) of the hotel, and most rooms are furnished with two double beds. If you book a room at the Grand, please mention that you are part of the “Michigan Geocaching Organization” group, to get the above listed rate.

    For More Information visit the geocaching.com website and search for the Mackinac Island event using this code: GC230J1

    Visit Geocaching.com Website >>>>