Anyone going to the Channel this season? We are traveling as a family with small children sometime in July. We will be leaving Mackinaw Island with checkpoint being Thessalon. We are also looking for some good point locations that are not busy. Direction to good waters ( we are cruising a 41' ) and private coves would be great. If anyone knows of any weigh points for some of the more quiet anchorages we would appreciate the advice. After many discussions with other boaters we've heard the Benjamins are a very popular and very beautiful stop, however very busy due to this so with that we are looking more for something a little less populated. THis is will be our first time in the Channel and we are really looking forward to it!