Lopez Lake

van1 · Joined: 25 Jan 2007 Posts: 2

How long is the sailing season at Lopez? I would have to guess
that it's a thermal that drives the place. Would there be a good chance
of getting wind in September?

Thanks
Evan

Arrgh · Joined: 05 May 1998 Posts: 864 Location: Rio

I've always found wind there in September. However, I find the wind to be swirly when the lake level drops below 70%.
www.slocountywater.org/site/Water%20Resources/Data/Reservoirs/Lopez/index.htm

isobars · Joined: 12 Dec 1999 Posts: 20935

Is the entry fee still as steep as it was when I tried to drive in there in fhe late '80s to eat my lunch ... $78? That's one of the reasons I haven't been back to CA for 20 years.

Mike \m /

coolmtnbiker048 · Joined: 01 Jul 2005 Posts: 372 Location: California

windiac · Joined: 22 Nov 2005 Posts: 24

When there is fog on the coast and heat in the valley wind blows nicely through the canyon. Fee is $9 for the day for one person and $3 for additional person and board. This shot is from 2 weeks ago, 18mph 7.0 and 124L and 145L boards. Photo by Bob Canepa, SLO.