February 8th - Looking For Alternates -

I don’t think that I will be able to do any sailing in the near future. Being the person that I am I have figured out a solution. We have a very large lake not far from here that will work as an alternative.

For the past 5 years I have purchased a yearly pass for the use of the park. Last year 2018, I did not use it or visit at all. When you get your vehicle yearly registration sticker for you tag you can get a season pass for all State Parks for $8. Being I don’t pay a registration fee ($60) for my vehicle tags I have always supported the State Park.

So now instead of sailing the oceans blue I will sail the lake. I know, I know its Not the same. But in time we might be able to get out on the blue waters. We have to make do with the hand delt to us. Constantly moving forward. So the plan will be to create a blue water boat on the lake then move it to the Gulf. We will figure out that step at a later date.

Let look at the amenities offered at the lake and see if it is something we can or want to do.

The park features 29 miles of asphalt roads and parking areas; a park office; 2 marinas; 223 reservable electrical hookup sites with water; over 400 primitive camp sites; 4 trailer dumpstations; 6 boat ramps with 22 launching lanes; 4 courtesy docks; 2 fish cleaning stations; 7 modern pit toilets; 9 showerhouses; 1 shelter with restrooms; 2 large group shelters; 2 medium group shelters; 29 small picnic shelters; a large shelter and a restroom; 3 nature trails including a 5 mile bicycle/walking trail; and 9 modern cabins.

The lake offers spectacular sailing opportunities and hosts national sailing regattas It’s a breathtaking sight to see more than 100 multicolored sailboats on the lake at one time. The lake is also known for wind-surfing opportunities. The Ninnescah Sailing Center on the West Shore Area is the 'headquarters' for sailing at Cheney and the marina offers supplies and services for boaters and anglers. Anglers are attracted to exciting fishing for channel catfish, white bass, crappie, striped bass, wiper and walleye. The park's 22 boat launching lanes provide convenient access to the 9,500-acre lake.

Not to bad. I could spend the whole fall, summer and spring there. Marinas, docks, showers, restrooms WOW. Being that its only 30 min away the wife will want to come home. NIGHTLY !!! Hahaha There is something to be said for sleeping in ones bed and air conditioning.

9500 acrea lake for sailing. That’s not a bad size. I have never been enthusiastic about lake sailing. But I think this might be a great compromise. It will check all the boxes. It makes senses . Affords all the means to make appointments , provides exercise and quality of life resources.

The circle is where I live and the X is the lake. The green to the north is the entrance. As you can see its a big lake.

At my current situation it is very hard to make plans. My planing looks more like a flow chart full of yes, no and what if’s. I don’t have a problem with that because the future for all of us is an unknown. Without any planing we would all be stuck in a rut and life would not be as vibrant as it is. I will take what comes and make the best of it enjoying every moment, no matter how bad or good, with the same smile on my face.

I kicked of an email to find out more information on the sailing assoc. on the lake. The annual fee for membership is around $550.00 . It is not mandatory to be a member to use the lake or the parks facilities I listed above. The sailing assoc. has its own area and to use any of its facilities, membership is required. So I am not to worried.

I don’t know if this will come about or how it will happen if it does. Or any of its degrees that could happen. It’s all one day at a time. There are to many things that could happen in the mean time that could delay or prevent any of the single events.

wolfhart

Source
https://ksoutdoors.com/State-Parks/Locations/Cheney

https://www.travelks.com/listing/cheney-reservoir-state-park-and-wildlife-area/438/

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