Where to sail in NE winds in SoCal?

jp5 · Joined: 19 May 1998 Posts: 3394 Location: OnUr6

Where is a good place to sail when the Santa Ana winds start blowing?

loopless · Joined: 30 Jun 1997 Posts: 426

if it is a really strong Santa Ana try Lake Perris.

This link seems pretty accurate for wind speed ( at least it seemed to be right on last time I sailed there)

http://www.weather.com/outlook/recreation/outdoors/local/CASPLKPERR:13

Leo goes off as well I hear.

purdyd · Joined: 01 Jun 1998 Posts: 1

Baja - sea of cortez

D-wo · Joined: 13 May 2004 Posts: 239

Do they still close the lake if it gets too windy? I had that problem several years ago.

swchandler · Joined: 08 Nov 1993 Posts: 10588

Port Hueneme in the morning is the spot for Santa Ana Winds. However, the wind is practically straight offshore, so it's mindful to ensure that your equipment is sound. Also, your ability to stay tight to windward helps greatly.

Occasionally, the NE wind makes it to C Street, but it's important to be watchful for a very quick shutdown.

One thing to watch for is the change in wind direction to W in the early afternoon. C Street oftens gets a nice westerly thermal push on these days, even after a strong NE morning session at Port Hueneme (or even C Street). Unfortunately, the opportunities are not always a given, but it happens enough to warrant one's attention.

loopless · Joined: 30 Jun 1997 Posts: 426