Seneca Lake Sailing Video 8/30-31/2019

[GSmith116]

Will (Firefly) inspired me to try my had at a little video editing. This (comedy) video is a compilation from two sails from my dock in Himrod (Plum Point) North to the NUWC Seneca Lake Sonar Test Facility, about a 24 mile round trip. This is more in the wider middle section of the lake and the scenery is a little different than in Watkins Glen. Made 10.7 mph in my MacGregor 25 on the downwind run.

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[Will Gilmore]

Great video. Beautiful lake. Your sail trim looks good.
Thanks for sharing.

-Will (Dragonfly)

 

[Mike4116]

My first boat was a 23' Clipper Challenger; 1973 vintage. Small, swift, simple and sleek. A boat similar to Wind Instrument. What fun! Easy to rig and run. The sensation of speed and control on this size boat is nearly visceral. I didn't have a chute but the boat was a pleasure to take out and go where the wind led you. I've been to the Finger Lakes and they are beautiful in every way. I sailed my "First Plunge" on the Saginaw Bay of Lake Huron. The video brought back great memories of day sailing Wild Fowl Bay with wife and friends. A great video: In some ways better than the big boat blue water ventures on the internet.

 

[berner73]

Thanks for sharing, looks like you had the lake to yourself other than the dredge. Nice setup with the boat right outside your place, on a lift no less! Grew up on Owasco/Cayuga - nice area and great sailing once the ski boats are put away for the season. Special place to be in the Fall.

 

[rpludwig]

well done video! motored that (from the north end when living in Victor), great name choice for your boat!