Interesting observation

ronc98 · Post by **ronc98** » Tue May 13, 2008 10:19 am

While sailing around the lake the last few times I have noticed a huge decrease in the power boaters. Usually if the day is sunny there is a line at the ramp, now it is empty. There was however a ton of sailbaots out.

Anyone else notice this when you are?

Leeway · Post by **Leeway** » Tue May 13, 2008 12:15 pm

On inland lakes when it is typically good sailing weather it isn't good water skiing or fishing weather. Choppy water from the wind doesn't make for enjoyable skiing nor does it entice the fish to bite.

EmergencyExit · Post by **EmergencyExit** » Tue May 13, 2008 1:25 pm

That and the current cost of gas ! All of my bass fishermen type friends trailer a ways to the local lakes, most are staying home unless the conditions are going to be perfect for a good day !

ronc98 · Post by **ronc98** » Tue May 13, 2008 3:35 pm

Where I sail it is the only unlimited motor size lake. If it is not snowing out it is crowded with power boats.

When I first started sailing it was packed last year not so much. This year huge drop off. The weather has been a bit crappy for sailing when I have been out Zero wind, perfect for power boaters.

I am so glad wind is free!

NYCSAILOR · Post by **NYCSAILOR** » Wed May 14, 2008 10:32 am

free...and FUN!