Sailing in Santa Barbara

coachg · Joined: 10 Sep 2000 Posts: 3560

Any good slalom sailing in the Santa Barbara area. I have to go down there later in August for my daughters soccer tourney. I would like to go down early and do some sailing if possible. I will be staying in Bulleton and I see there is a lake near by. Any help would be nice. Thanks.

kencarp · Joined: 23 Dec 1998 Posts: 116

August is pretty tame for wind in SB. Much better during our spring clearing winds. Jalama is worth a go if youre lucky and the wind moves into the beach, but this time of year the wind could stay out in the channel. C street in Ventura is a bit more of a trek but can get fun in the afternoon. Drive even further and Leo Carrillo can blow until dark. Leds in Santa Barbara is really good for kiting or HUGE slalom gear. Keep abreast of the pager and good luck. KP

Windlover · Joined: 06 Oct 2015 Posts: 623

Hey Coachg,
Not sure where the best coastal access would be. Lake Cachuma is just a bit north and can be good. Check out the post and links on this page.

coachg · Joined: 10 Sep 2000 Posts: 3560

KP,
I have a 10.5 and an 8.5 sail, so Ledbetter might work out. Thanks for the advice.

Windlover,
I am getting mixed messages on Lake Cachuma. One of the posts I read said that they were trying to get access to it. Is it open or not to windsurfing?

Windlover · Joined: 06 Oct 2015 Posts: 623

Not sure what the current status is. I know that it is considered a drinking water source and at one time had closed it to human occupancy. They allowed fishing with only electric motors and sail boats. That was about 8 years ago when I was working in central CA. Might try checking with the SB chamber of commerce or local forestry dept.