Hello from Las Vegas!

[miketmbt]

Hello all. My name is Michael. I have just become interested in learning about sailing. It seems like it is really great and something to be pationate about. I was thinking about taking a class in southern California and maybe buying a low cost boat to learn on here at Lake Mead.

I hope to be able to ask questions and learn about the different boat types and what would be realistic for me.


One day I hope to be able to sail up the Pacific coast from California to Washington and back.

[flashmutt007]

Welcome Michael. If you have questions, this is the place. Good luck with your dream!

[MikeinLA]

Hi Michael,

Check out Marina Sailing in Marina del Rey. MDR is a quick shuttle ride from the airport and they offer lessons as well as chartering so you can get to know different kinds of boats. My sister lives in Henderson and I thought she told me that Lake Las Vegas is drying up. Hurry while Lake Mead still has water in it.

Mike

[miketmbt]

Yes. It is real sad out here at Lake Mead. I think the marina actually had to be moved. When I first moved here there were some islands near the shore. They arent islands anymore. I will be looking for a school at Marina del Rey because I have a friend who lives there (on land) so it will be the easiest for me to get to ..

[SkiprJohn]

Aloha Michael,
Welcome aboard! Good to have you posting here. If you have questions about boating/sailing/cruising and living aboard this is the best place to be.
I recommend the book "Start Sailing Right!"
Kind regards,

[jim_thomsen]

Hi Michael,

We lived a short time in Boulder City. There were 2 good sailing clubs on Lake Mead (one more cruising and one racing). They were very friendly and you may be able to get some fun experience.

[vegasandre]

Hi I also live in Vegas and keep my 2008 Catalina 350 in San diego with harbor sailboats. They are a great asa sailing school. I would look to them for classes. Check out :

www.sailcalliope.com



As far as Lake Mead - it s windy often much more than you would think. However i dont really enjoy Sailing there. Too much of a ocean boy . But that is another story altogether