Lake Salior Wants to Sail In the Ocean

[dmpventures]

Hi fam,

I've been sailing in a lake in North Texas for several years. I really want to do some coastal sailing, and Galveston is a natural location to start. The question: should I ease into this venture by sailing in the bay at first or just plot a short course from Kemah to Galveston and go? Is there another option that I'm not considering?

I'm sailing is a 25' MacGregor with new sails and we'll kept equipment. Thanks in advance for your perspective and advice!

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[Steadman Uhlich]

If you have not already done so, go to "Sailingtexas(dot com) and look at the resources and information there. You will find links to sailing clubs and groups in the Galveston/Kemah area and info on the sailing conditions etc.

I sailed for years in Texas lakes too, and enjoyed it. But, I learned more about sailing in San Francisco Bay, while coastal cruising, offshore racing etc. Tides, currents, larger seas (waves + swells), fog, higher winds, and such make for a different and more challenging environment, and in my view, more fun.

Good luck!