[quote=lonbordin][quote=beachsailor]I have to agree with Andrew. Put out an anchore with a float. Sail up, get off the boat and tie off to the bridals, furl the jib, ease the main and put up the boards and rudders. let the boat float and go get the tracks. They do this in Dunedin all the time and it works great.
There are several boats for big guys. I know, I'm 6'4" 245. I sail a Mystere 6.0 and solo alot. But this is not the only option. If the wife wants to stay dry you need to look into wings. Options are a Hobie 21. or 21 sport cruiser(Not easy to right but heavy enough to not be skitish. The hulls are bullet proof. Big enough to take all your friends.) Mystere made some wings but they were not stong enough to support over 450 pounds(ask me how I know). There are some after market wings for Narcras. There was a Nacra 20 in Daytona with wings. Even a Nacra 6.0 NA. I you intend on sailing solo look into power righting systems. with one you should be able to right most cats by yourself.
I looked at the lake and it looks like a great place to cruise. Lot of interesting shoreline.
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I've got an email in to the people in charge about putting up an anchor/float near the beach. Staying dry is no longer important... she can get wet. It's ok, really. Thanks for more boat recommendations!
As for the shoreline... well I tend to beeline for the middle ASAP as the lake is man made in a deep valley area so the sides are heavily treed and steep which tends to cause some very unusual wind conditions! If you go out after any storms or heavy rains you always have to be aware of large floating logs/branches.
I shouldn't complain at least I'm near the largest lake in Indiana. sigh... I miss the ocean.
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