Even though it was just snowing a few minutes ago, the current forecast for Sunday afternoon is for sunny skies, temperatures in the upper 50’s with winds predicted at 13 knots from the south.
Let’s plan on sailing on the Erie Canal at Perinton Park in Fairport at 2 p.m. That area of the canal lies north to south. Perfect!
I drove by the park during my lunch break today and the canal has plenty of water even though it has been drained down about 10 feet. There is enough water in it still to set out marks and play around for a couple of hours. You can hand-launch easily after you navigate the rocks on the bank. If someone can’t launch their RC Laser themself, there will be plenty of help around.
We’ll have the canoe in the water to set out marks and to retrieve any wayward boats if necessary. We’ll sail downstream from the park (where this photo was shot) and not up by the building. The rocks close to shore upstream extend out fairly far. Park in the spaces just after you enter the gate. We’ll sail from that area to the left (towards Fairport).
It should be a nice afternoon. See you there!
