NC Sailing

[wes]

Hi NC sailors - I live in Durham, just learned to sail in November, and have so far sailed only on Lake Jordan. I'm interested in any information about other good spots in NC, especially lakes since my Admiral is a little nervous about the wind and waves at the coast (come to think of it, she has always been wiser than I). Have been doing some web research on Lake Gaston and Lake Norman but haven't been able to talk with anyone who has experience sailing in those areas. We would really like to find a spot that has more reliable wind than Jordan, and decent ramp access without having to join a yacht club.

Hope to hear from any of you with lake suggestions to offer. Maybe by next summer I'll be asking about coastal sailing . . .

- Wes

[bob lamb]

Welcome Aboard Captain;
  Your best bet on NC info is ncsail.org.  I used to live in the Raleigh area and gained a lot of local info on that site.  Keep in tune to this site as well.  These are great resources.

Bob
Blest B'yond B'lief
CP23d Pilothouse

[Tim Gardner]

Wes,

It's a hike for you but Fall sailing on Smith Mountain Lake  gives you the consistent winds and open waters, along with gunkholing that you may be looking for.  There are several ramps available for easy launching at the southern (big) end of the lake. Take a look at https://activecaptain.com.  The three best for that end of the lake are: Mitchell's point marina, Parkway Marina, and SML State Park. All less than $10 to launch.  Overnight parking included.

Come on up & we'll have a Blue Ridge 'Voo.

TG

[shamblin]

i had my first sailing lesson on lake norman but have mostly sailed lake james and charleston/edisto, sc. and the keys and gulf coast.
the wind at lake james is variable but it is my sailing home now.  call me any mon=thur night, right  at 9pm at 828 433 8321 to discuss.

bill shamblin 
morganton nc