Buffalo Lake, Buffalo Minnesota
Buffalo Lake, Buffalo Minnesota
Dec 1, 1:30 pm local
I walked approximately 1/2 mile west from the public landing (Sturges Park) launch site.
In an effort to avoid the surplatives these conditions call for...
er... It's a 10!!! Never ever gets any better than this... WunderIce... Quicksilver...Optically Clear... Difficult to stand without spikes...
4.5" of see through ice... the top crystals are appx 18 - 24 inches in length.
Directions to the Huge Sailing Area on the lake... Sail to the center of the lake...sail 3/4 mile downwind to starting line... course shall be 1.25 miles... leaving us an ample start & safety area ...and plenty of lake beneath the weather shore...
hope that sums it up for ya...
Think Ice, heck no... it's here! Needless to say... the Western Challenge Regatta is ON for Buffalo. Carpe Diem!
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Launch Site
Here's a link to the
launch site in Buffalo, Minnesota.
There is a nice public park on a hill over looking the lake in downtown Buffalo.
pro's; public access, parking, ramp to lake, scenic
con's; it's a sandy beach with no snow on it
Live Webcam - Sailing/Launch area
http://www.webcambiglook.com/buffalomn.html
Buffalo off the ice...
Minneapolis Star Tribune Article about Buffalo & hot spots to eat...
http://www.startribune.com/stories/425/3796410.html
of note, the fleet has enjoyed a dinner in previous years at the Cafe Pommes de Terre a nice little french restaurant within sight of the lake and a short walk from the launch area... open lunch and dinner
The chairperson of the housing/entertainment committee is busy seeking iceboat rates from the local motels, and looking for that special bar/restaurant for saturday night's big soiree. Details later today...