Blessing of the Boats 2024

The Ceremonial Opening Day of Boating.

Sunday, May 26, 2024
This is an Informal event, meaning boats can come and go as they please, and there is no registration

Is your boat ready?  Need an excuse to get the boat out for a test run?  Invite a friend and join WMO at the 2024 Blessing of the Boats in Muskegon Michigan on Sunday, May 26.   

WMO members are invited to gather in Muskegon Lake near the Milwaukee Clipper (Old Cruise Ship) just outside Safe Haven Great Lakes Marina at 12:30 pm. At 12:45 pm, follow the cruise ship Aquastar for the Blessing Parade of boats out the channel. After the parade, boats will mill around in the South Breakwater Cove, watching the Washing of the Lighthouse at 1:15 pm. Boats will then be blessed by the Priest, as we cruise by the Aquastar around 1:30 pm.

Once blessed, join us for Sunday Funday at Dockers or a raft-off at the dune area just north of the channel. This is not a formal run and its details are not actively organized, but just a chance to meet with boaters for a fun day on the water.   

Out-of-town boaters feel free to join us.  Slips are available at Safe Harbor Great Lakes Marina call (231) 759-8230.