Clear Lake info wanted

Clear Lake info wanted

Post by Scott J. Nort » Wed, 30 Jun 1993 02:38:09


Can anyone provide some info an sailing at Clear Lake? I'm going to be
up there for a few days over the 4th of July and would appreciate any
info on the best launch sites, sail sizes, board sizes, etc, etc.

Thanks,

Scott

 
 
 

Clear Lake info wanted

Post by Bob Galv » Thu, 01 Jul 1993 04:17:04


Quote:

>Can anyone provide some info an sailing at Clear Lake? I'm going to be
>up there for a few days over the 4th of July and would appreciate any
>info on the best launch sites, sail sizes, board sizes, etc, etc.

>Thanks,

>Scott

I have sailed out Soda Bay a few times in summers past...

I found the best wind out in the middle of the upper lake after slogging out
of Soda Bay.  I ran across some other sailors on the far side, they launched
off the side of the road a mile or two north of the Narrows - I think the
area is called Glen Haven.  I have also seen lots of wind around Konocti
Harbor.

The water and air are very warm.   We sailed with silk t-shirts on for sun
protection.  At the time I used a 9'8" Seatrend and a 6.4 or 5.6 mostly.
Wind blows from north to south when it blows.  Avoid Lakeport - it dead up
there.   Don't forget your uphaul!