Hi Rod,
If you live in Louisville, Deam is close and you don't have to watch
for barges or other power boats. They do have a nice rigging and
launching area that is a grass covered peninsula just 50 feet from the
boat ramp.
Deam is good to hone your balance and sailing skills because the wind
can be very tricky. One day I was able to turn almost 360 degrees on a
single tack. There are some shallow areas that are pretty evident so
stay away from those so you don't get into any problems following head
first into shallow water.
If it's gusty, you may find yourself flying past the gust so that you
don't get to enjoy the whole thing. For that, you may find it good to
let the gust blow 10 seconds before hitting the "go" button so you can
maximize the gust.

Just a few thoughts. I have definitely had some great times at Deam.

My favorite place in the area is Patoka Lake in Indiana. It would take
me 70 minutes to get there, but if it was blowing, it was always worth
it. Patoka is big enough and flat enough terrain that the wind is
pretty clean.

I now live in Atlanta since moving from Louisville last year, but
still interested in my Louisville area friends that sail.

Have fun.
Creston



On Aug 7, 2009, at 1:03 PM, hillviewdoc wrote:

> Heading to Deam Lake tomorrow, Sat. Aug. 8th in the afternoon, ~
> 3pm. for the first time. Unless someone wants to steer me elsewhere.
> Any recommendations or things to know about Deam?
> Love to see anybody who wants to windsurf also.
> Rod
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