What about Lake Winnebago

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Mike

We were out checking out state parks, and noticed a real nice marina at High Cliff State Park on lake Winnebago. Although the Manitowoc Marina is very nice, it's geographical location makes it a 39 mile sail to the next nearest port. There are no quiet coves or bays to anchor in and the water is always cold. We are thinking about relocating the boat next season either north in Door County ($$$$ or long waiting lists) or onto Lake Winnebago for next season. Both would mean a 1 hour drive. Anybody have any experience with Lake Winnebago? Mike Pajewski H26 "Loon"
 
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Ward

SPENT A WEEK THERE THIS SUMMER

Mike, We took our h23 up there for a week this summer and had a very good time. The Marina at High Cliff State Park is owned by the DNR, but is leased and run by a concessionair. A transient slip cost us $.50 per ft. and included electricity. I don't know what their yearly rates are. Most boats were in the 26' to 30' range and were shoal draft. The marina is protected by a sea wall and is nice and quiet. The people working the marina and the slip owners were ALL extremely nice and very friendly. It is a low key operation without any snobish attitudes. I found this refreshing and uncommon. Most of the residents get together each Wednesday evening for informal racing. The lake is only 7 ft. deep (average) although we had no problems. Range is 7' - 20' by my depth sounder some areas had lots of shallows but we didn't go into them. The lake builds waves quickly and was VERY fun to sail. I probably have more information about the marina if you want it. Also, Fond Du Lac (at the south end of the lake) has a yacht club (VERY) nice facility. The people were just as friendly. I don't know about yearly fees, but my transient slip for one night was under $10.00. You are close to downtown and one block from a super market. Both Marinas were quiet. Several marinas on west side of Winnabago are also options, but are in larger cities and more noise. Hope this helps Ward
 
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Jack Harness

Neenah Nodaway Yacht Club

I have sailed Lake Winnebago for more then 10 years. We race our H-25 at the north end every week. The lake is shallow in spots and you would need to get charts if you plan to sail the total area. The lake is about 16 miles wide and almost 40 miles long the deepest point is about 25'. Wind from the south can create about 5' waves on the north end. It a great place to sail. If you need more info, let me know. Contact me at suzandjack@aol.com.
 
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