Dana Point, CA

[drgbanks]

Does anyone sail at Dana Point? Can you describe the experience for a new sailor? Is there space to get my "sea legs" before going out into the ocean?

 

[Calif. Ted]

The outer channel is 1 mile long and maybe 100 yards wide, it is east-west so straight upwind and down with breakwall on both sides. There is a race series that finishes up the channel and that is most challenging part usually. Just outside the entry in front of Doheny is usually a little protected from winds and running up and down there is usually benign. I might note that on most days kayaks can be found a mile out of the harbor. Yesterday was a little tough as winds averaged 15 kts. and above there was only a couple other idiots out with me.

 

[drgbanks]

Thanks, that's helpful! I'm gonna try for next week. I'll do Lake Perris today, just to make sure it floats.