Utah Windriders Association

I saw a news story on KSL the other night about a project to build a lake in the SL Valley (South Jordan I think). Supposedly the lake will be finished in the spring of 2006. Has anyone heard any details about the project, like how big the lake will be and whether or not they'll allow windsurfing/kiteboarding?

http://www.daybreakutah.com/ Someone has to go out there and get the latest skinny on the project. I think they consulted with Mike Rossberg on the original design of the lake. Remains to be seen what kind of access we're talking about as non homeowners.

It appears to be an opportunity to give lessons and be a volunteer Water Patrol to gain/earn access.

The ultimate could be a 'boathouse' where boards were stored, that could stoke the locals, avoid transportation hassles and be a win win. I'd promise not to pee in the lake to get local wind so close at hand!

Mike R: Any comments? I know you were in touch with them some time ago. Do you think the lake will be sailable?

Mike spoke about the Daybreak Lake at this past spring's annual meeting and, as I remember, felt that there was potential for pole boarders but was less optimistic w/regards to kites. I don't know what the reservations were but I would really like to hear more.

I did not hear back if my suggestions were actually taken. The lake as a large open body of water to the south. The other sections of the lake are narrow similair to Stansbury Park. The developer wants more shore line to snake in and out of the houses. I suggested on the open water section to make it as wide as possible so a sailing reach could be possible. My suggestions would have eliminated about 6 lots. Even if my suggestions are not incorporated it should still be sailable depending on the wind direction. There is a bridge at the south end that really screws the whole lake. It divides the two largest sections. They asked me how high the bridge needed to be for sail clearance. It may be possible to sail under the bridge. It should be interesting how sailing will be. It will be a jibe fest like Grantsville at low water. It will be a great place to teach windsurfing.

Kiteboarding will be very tight, I don't think there will be there enough room. The lake is being dug out now. The lake will sit on top of small bluff or hill just west of the Bangater highway around 11000 south. (5 min from my house)

Mike R. You think you could set up another meeting with Daybreak comittee about making the lake rideable for kiter and high possible daybreak could get a lot of exposer because of the lake size? I'll be willing to show up and get all the kiter to show up the meeting. I would suggest having the windsurfer show up for the meeting too if the meeting get set up. Jacob

Ditto. If you can get something set up, I know I and some other folks will be happy to support meeting with them. The bridge is a big issue. If we could get the minimum clearance for sailing, it would make a huge difference. They talk about sailing small boats on their web site. Just 18 feet high and about 50 feet wide would let us get under. Gee, maybe just a little higher and wider and the teabaggers could get under it too. Right of way rules would get a lot more interest!

Mike R.,
Thanks for the info (nothing wrong with a good jibefest). Sounds like they are actually considering letting non-homeowners have access....is that your impression?

Mike W

The kiters can just jump the bridge. I'll try and dig up my contact and report back. I was under the impression that the lake would be open to the public. I'll have drive by and take some pictures to post.

Wow! Each of us would be doing a foolish thing if we didn't show up to show support for this project so close to home, if a meeting were held. I'll show, for sure.
We need to convince them just how beautiful all our sails and kites would look as foreground or background for promotional photos or their project and how beneficial this water feature, in general, would be for their prospective clients and their families.
Any feel as to what the set up area might be like? I'm invisioning a huge, beautiful grass lawn with lots of parking near water's edge.
Dreaming

You guys are dreaming. I checked it out. The southern end is the only doable spot on the lake and it's tiny. Not happening for kites. Definately sailable, though. Even if it's open for non-homeowners my guess is that it will turn into a scene on windy south days and the homeowners will complain and that will be the end of that. The desperate housewives might like getting a glimpse of carl c's rear end as he changes into his shorty, though.

jason morton wrote:You guys are dreaming. I checked it out. The southern end is the only doable spot on the lake and it's tiny. Not happening for kites.

That's what I was thinking looking at the data on their site. Kiteboarding is just not meant to be done in small congected areas with houses, roads and powerlines all around. Might be fun for freestyle though if the wind doesn't have too many shadows...

Jason may have a point. If hords of out of work sailing types show up on a south wind in an upstanding bedroom community to fester in the full light of day it might not be long before there were some kind of kibosh on the rig fest. As for references to my backside, I have to disagree and say that it would not be a mitigating factor, more likely the paleness of my cheeks might elicit serious concern. I suggest we try to wear shorts under wetsuits, drink our beverages in confidence, and generally avoid spooking the natives. With a bit of luck we might be allowed back in the pool the next time. Does anyone know how deep the thing is going to be? How are they going to keep the weeds down?

Carl Christensen wrote: How are they going to keep the weeds down?

Transplant of a few Rush lake carp ought to do it ;*) I think I still have a
few in my fish pond here somewhere.

-Craig

I hope it'll be heated!!!