I second Michael's "Welcome to Kentucky." If you done mind deep water
starting, here are a couple of thoughts. Patoka Lake in Southern
Indiana would be nice. That lake is almost round, so it has pretty
clean wind. There is also a beach for launching if the wind is in the
right direction. You would have limited access to the beach if you go
between Memorial Day and Labor Day, but the fall and spring we are
allowed to use the nice beach.

Kentucky Lake is also an amazing lake. I grew up near there, and it
would be excellent as long as you don't mind doing it all in the deep
water. There are no beach options other than a few rocky ones. The
shear size of KY Lake makes it a winner. No matter what direction of
the wind, you can find excellent places, and if the wind comes out of
the South, you can even get 4 foot rollers on the North end near the
Dam area.

Take care and welcome,
Creston


On Feb 8, 2008, at 11:32 AM, Michael L Price wrote:

> Hi Travis,
>
> Welcome to Kentucky, but I'm afraid you're moving to a region of the
> state where sailing is limited. Lake Cumberland is a tough place to
> sail given its topology, steep banks, and heavy boat traffic. Cave
> Run Lake has a better reputation for sailing, although I've never
> sailed there. Better sailing lakes are much farther west (Kentucky
> and Barkley).
>
> I live in Louisville and regularly sail on the Ohio River and Patoka
> Lake in southern Indiana. I have never seen a kiter on the water
> around here. Local windsurfers make annual treks to OBX. Don't lose
> your contacts in VA Beach--that still might be your best bet.
> It would be very cool to see you or any kite brother of the wind
> ripping it up on the local waters.
>
> Good luck, Michael
>
> >>> "Travis" <travis@...> 2/5/2008 10:10 PM >>>
> I am moving to London, KY from Va Beach, VA. I enjoy kiting. I have
> not
> wind surfed before, but would like to see if anyone has every tried
> kitesurfing any KY lakes. Thanks for any info.
>
>
>



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