I just returned from a 7 day trip to the Canadian border (or nearly so). In the panhandle of Idaho, between Washington and Montana, are situated 3 large lakes: Cour D'elene Lake, Lake Pend O'reille, and Priest Lake. Last summer I sailed Lake Pend O'reille, and this year I went to Priest Lake. This being high summer in Northern Idaho, the weather at Priest Lake was very warm. Daytime temps of low 90's and nightime lows of 40's. Perfect. Water temps were right around 70 degrees on the surface. Winds were variable from dead calm at night to fresh winds in the PM. We experienced one good storm with a gully washer rain storm with lightening and thunder. We were tucked into bed and just watched the theatrics through the pop top cover. There are two parts to the lake, the upper and lower lake, and they are separated by a 21/2 mile waterway. The lower lake has a mixture of commercial, private and national park properties, and the upper lake is totally national forest, with no construction of any kind. The water clarity is the best I've seen, even better than Lake Pend O'reille. I'd estimate 50+ feet of visibility by staring down into the water by the boat docks. Priest lake has several islands, many larger than a couple of miles, and there are campsites on all but the smallest islands, which are pristine game preserves. Many of the campsites are in bear country, and metal lockers are provided in the camps to keep Yogi the Bear at bay. We solved the bear problem by sleeping on the hook every night. If you are thinking about a sailing destination with great beauty, consider Priest Lake, Idaho. John S
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Hi John, looks like you and your family had a wonderful time! Great pics! I also noticed the pop top cover...That is a great idea! Did it come with the boat, or did you guys make it? I am adding that to the to-do list on my little boat! Skip I have some pics of her here:
Hi John, looks like you and your family had a wonderful time! Great pics! I also noticed the pop top cover...That is a great idea! Did it come with the boat, or did you guys make it? I am adding that to the to-do list on my little boat! Skip I have some pics of her here:
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That's a great idea for Ebay shirts. I made one with my favorite saying,"Thems that dies will be the lucky ones" and a skull and crossbones and you can use it for a shirt if you like and I'd buy that one! John S
That's a great idea for Ebay shirts. I made one with my favorite saying,"Thems that dies will be the lucky ones" and a skull and crossbones and you can use it for a shirt if you like and I'd buy that one! John S
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Thanks John! Actually, I listed them on eBay, and got no response...I do sell other things on eBay, but I have not relisted the shirts...I AM however going to place an ad in Good Old Boat, and Living Aboard in the next month or so...We'll see how that works...I will be adding several more designs in the next few weeks... As far as your saying goes...Didn't I hear that said in Pirates of the Carribean?
heheheh (I dont they would appreciate my printing it up on a tee....)I have been very careful so far, trying to make sure that my stuff is all original... And the cover looks great! That is brilliant...I am really suprised (now that hindsight has kicked in), that I have never seen one before...I bet it really helps the cabin feel more roomy...That's why I figured that it probably came with the boat...My wife...(the mosquito magnet) will certainly benefit from that sewing project!...And she is just starting to get good at using the sewing machine! What perfect timing! hahaha Skip
Thanks John! Actually, I listed them on eBay, and got no response...I do sell other things on eBay, but I have not relisted the shirts...I AM however going to place an ad in Good Old Boat, and Living Aboard in the next month or so...We'll see how that works...I will be adding several more designs in the next few weeks... As far as your saying goes...Didn't I hear that said in Pirates of the Carribean?
heheheh (I dont they would appreciate my printing it up on a tee....)I have been very careful so far, trying to make sure that my stuff is all original... And the cover looks great! That is brilliant...I am really suprised (now that hindsight has kicked in), that I have never seen one before...I bet it really helps the cabin feel more roomy...That's why I figured that it probably came with the boat...My wife...(the mosquito magnet) will certainly benefit from that sewing project!...And she is just starting to get good at using the sewing machine! What perfect timing! hahaha Skip- Status