Lake Powell

[norbhat]

"Two If By Sea," 2009 Conqueror of the Inside Passage, did leisurely visits to Victoria, Gulf and San Juan Islands, Hood Canal, Lake Washington and Puget Sound in May-June, 2010. We have now towed her to Lake Powell where we plan to cruise for a couple weeks in September. Anyone in the area?

 

[bluebayou]

Two years ago, I spent a delightful month of September on Lake Powell. Congratulations ! The water will be perfect for long swims off your swim platform. The nights will be cool, the days hot. Can't imagine a better spot for an R-25 in September.
Two (2) words of caution, before you depart:
1) Diesel is scarce throughout most of the Lake. As I recall, Antelope and Wahweap Marinas at the South end, and Bullfrog at the far North end, have diesel available. All the other Marinas, or fuel docks, on the Lake only have gasoline. So, you have to plan your trip(s) to have reserve fuel to return to one of those points, or else !!
2) When pumping out your waste tank, you will find the dock pump hoses have a fitting for houseboats, their main customers. It won't fit your R-25. You can buy a cheap adapter, I believe, right at the Store on the Wahweap Marina. Do so, before your cast off the first or second time. No adapters available up-lake.
Have a great September, Charles
p.s. If you click on my photo album, it's all Lake Powell, to whet your appetite further.

 

[Stella Maris]

I too have spent many weeks cruising Lake Powell. It is one of the most incredible places I have ever been. There is a real mystical power about this place.

You do have to be very careful about the weather here. Thunderstorms can pop up quickly and are incredible! Be mindful when anchoring in the backend of canyons, these can become rivers in the right situation. We have seen winds in excess of 50 miles an hour blow for a good couple of hours during these storms. We once actually got caught in a dust storm while at anchor...... However, all this said, it is one great place to see.

A great website that can give you a great deal of informaion is: http://www.wayneswords.com/ . You will find the most current fuel prices as well as a tremendous amount of information on fishing, hiking, etc. I would also suggest you pick up "Boaters Guide to Lake Powell" by Michael R Kelsey. The book covers all of the great trails to hike as well as where to find the arches, and waterfalls.

Kelsey Publishing
456 E. 100 N.
Provo Utah, 84606

kelseypublishing@hotmail.com

I purchased my copy at REI.

Have a great time!