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jaredeking
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Initially Posted - 07/02/2003 : 18:53:43

I was thinking about taking LA BELLEMER out of the San Francisco Bay and trailering her up to Lake Tahoe for a couple of weeks in August/September of this year. My plan is to sail on her for three weekends and leave her alone up there during the work week when I'd have to come back to the Bay Area. I already know they don't allow 2 strokes, but I have a new 4 stroke Honda so that shouldn't be a problem. Is there anyone out there that can give me the gouge on Tahoe such as:

Where there is a good ramp/boat lift?
What the wind conditions are like at that time of the year?
Is there a better time of the year that I should go instead?
A good marina or anchorage that I can leave her at during the week?
Any Tahoe specific rules I should know about?
Any Tahoe specific sailing tips?

Thanks in advance.

-Jared

Jared on LA BELLAMER in San Francisco Bay

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Wogman
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Response Posted - 07/03/2003 : 13:28:52

Thought this link might provide you with some more information. Unfortunately I do not have any first hand information to share, primarily because I need to upgrade the ole 2 stroke and so far haven't convinced the missus that it's a warranted expense.

Cheers!
http://www.tahoeboating.com/

Paul
C-250WB #83 Sundew
Folsom Lake, CA
"Don't Give Up The Ship"

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WGriswold
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Response Posted - 07/03/2003 : 16:32:40

Jared,

I've sailed out of South Lake Tahoe on Lake Tahoe for 25 years. The only ramp I've used at the south shore is at the Tahoe Keys Marina (530.541.2115). They are charging $30 for in and out. There is a public ramp but I think that it is unuseable due to low lake level. You might check with the chamber of commerce. You can probably leave the boat at any of the marinas, but it won't be cheap. They've got a monopoly and know it.

The winds vary from light to gusting to 40 or so. They also change direction quickly. Listen to the weather reports and watch for thunder storms and lightening. Usual lake sailing, I guess. The heavy winds won't bother you since you are from SF, but the light fluky ones can be frustrating. The hardest thing for me to do on SF bay is to be comfortable with a deep broad reach. That's a point of sail that I avoid at Tahoe for fear of an accidental jibe.

The first thing to do is go to Emerald Bay. There is an old home at the back of the bay that should not be missed. There is also a campground available to boats, called appropiately, boatcamp. There are moorings and campsites on shore. You probably can leave the boat there for their camping limit. It's also fun to circumnavigate the lake. Takes about three days and you could leave the boat somewhere on the north shore for some of the time when you are gone. The lake is low right now (about 4 feet from max.) so watch for rocks and remember red right return when going into Emerald Bay!

You might want to check with the C22 or C25 group in Sacramento or Folsom. I think that they plan cruises to the lake periodically.

If you come, it's an experience you will never forget.

Wait Griswold
C25, Sunrunner
Lake Tahoe

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LarryGrube
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Response Posted - 07/07/2003 : 23:46:23

Jared,

I just put a Catalina 250 in at Camp Richardson. It's a little more protected and they have day rental moorings (no slips). Launch at Tahoe Keys and sail West about two miles to Camp Richardson (first marina West of Keys). The Beacon Restaurant is immediately behind the beach at the marina and has bands playing until 8 on Saturdays and around 6 on Sundays.

Most unusual rule I have heard is that you are not allowed to take gasoline onto your boat, you have to purchase at pump but people have told me to ignore and do anyway. Unfortunately, the gas pumps at Richardson are next to water with about 2.5' of depth and since I have a wing keel, I have to go over to Tahoe Keys to refuel. In general, do not put anything into the lake (although I did dump about a bottle and a half of champagne when I did the renaming ritual for the boat). Especially if there is a TRPA (Tahoe Regional Planning Association) boat around. They have a big blue spot in the shape of Lake Tahoe on the side of the boat which locals jokingly say is the bullseye if ramming becomes necessary.

Marinas on the East side are having problems with low water and seem to have more rocks. It also tends to be choppier being that it generally faces windward. The winds have been from the West for most of the four weeks we have been there. Generally they are calm in the morning building into the afternoon and then calming toward dusk. Wogman gave you a good tip on the web site suggestion, which has all the numbers and information although a lot of the prices are not current (Camp Rich is now $1200 for a seasonal through Oct. 16).

Another nice feature of Camp Richardson is plenty of picnic spots and close proximity to Emerald Bay as previously described. There is also a shuttle (nine dollars) to the casinos at stateline if you want to go for a show or gambling. Dingy service between dock and boat runs at least until 6 and later now on weekends and is free although I generally give the guys a couple bucks for each trip.

Good luck! We are typically aboard Slante Va moored at the Northwest side of the marina with Kerry Girl a seahawk 500 blue and yellow dingy.

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Lawrence F. Grube

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lcharlot
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Response Posted - 07/08/2003 : 09:09:45

Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce sponsors two big fireworks shows, July 4th and Labor Day weekends. The fireworks are shot off of barges anchored near the Casinos on Southshore, and you can anchor within a few hundred feet and get a "front row seat". These are spectacular fireworks shows, not to be missed. The Labor Day show will be on Sunday night, August 31. We went up last weekend for the 4th and had a great time.

Larry Charlot
Catalina 25 #1205 "Quiet Time"
Sacramento, CA

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