Thanks @Lake magazineWelcome to Lake Martin! You'll find a great sailing club here at Dixie Sailing Club, and there are articles about sailing on Lake Martin in back issues of Lake magazine at issuu.com. Hope to meet you at DSC next time we do a sailing story in our magazine!
Thanks! I'll do that.You can come by the magazine office (548 Cherokee Rd. Alexander City) when you get to town and pick up a newcomer's guide. It has all kinds of info about the local restaurants, things to do, services and hours, how to get internet, etc.
Thanks @Stan BreauxI don't have a lot of first-hand knowledge, but here are a few observations from my few times on/ around the lake:
Water is very clear.
Area is beautiful with lots of coves.
Water level drops significantly in the winter time for flood control -- Still okay to sail, but you need to be sure that wherever you will keep your boat has "year round water"
Socio-economically, Lake Martin is on the very high end in Alabama -- the nicest houses, the nicest property developments, etc. There is also a state park on the lake, though, that is very popular.