Bill, I would look into Lake Isabella as your closest bet, as it certainly has plenty of wind. I have not been there for a few years, so I don't know if the launching ramps have docks, but I would bet there is info on the web. If you don't might traveling further, I am sure Don Pedro Lake on the Tuolumne and the Sacramento-San Joaquin delta would both fit your requirements, and would be a kick to sail; a little warm in the summer, though. They both have good info on marinas on the web. Tom Jenkins;
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill "C" Day Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 2:19 PM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: M_Boats: Southern California sailing I just recently towed my M-15 out to Southern California from Missouri. I slept in the boat both nights I was on the road, and found that it makes a fine "boaterhome". Since I've been here, I've launched twice at Oxnard and done some nice ocean sailing. What I'm looking for now is a good sailing lake within a reasonable distance of my home in Frazier Park (top of the Grapevine, between Bakersfield and Los Angeles). I'm interested in a good launch ramp with a dock to tie up to while I park the car, room for sailing without dodging power boat wakes constantly, and the possibility of good wind. Anyone have a suggestion of where I could find such a lake? While I have everyone's rapt attention, I have another question. I'm constantly trying different ways of hanging fenders on my 15. Some work better than others, but I still haven't found the perfect solution in 22 years. I'd like to hear what other skippers have come up with for attaching fenders in the right locations for good boat protection. So, tell me, how do you tie one on (fender, that is)? Bill Day M-15 363 "Gee Whiz!" _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats
