Clinton Lake: 03/20/2011

[Safe_Cracker]

How in March is Clinton lake 62F ? Is it a cooling lake for a power plant? Reason why I ask a buddy of mine was just there and it was 47F... Polo

[JDL]

Yes, the plants discharge is responsible for the warming. Temps vary this time of year relative to location of said discharge. We sailed off of swim beach which registered 65* and 62* at different times and combined w/ 70* air made for very warm conditions in a wetsuit.

Nice pics, Frank, and that 17m Bularoo will provide a lot of water time this summer accelerating your learing curve; impressive kite and impressive performance on your part. Look forward to many more...

[Kevin]

Nice pics, cool place.

What wind directions work best there? How is the launch?

[Safe_Cracker]

NIce!!! Might be a place I would like to scope out in the winter months! I can hit lake Michigan at any temp, coldest this year was 19F air temp with a 25g 33kt NE wind making the wind chill well below zero. I am sure I can handle any of that warm water down there plus i would give me a chance to visit family in Bloomington/Normal lOl.

Polo