The lake has a dual personality. This photo shows its calm side. A canoe, straying far from shore, is not a wise idea here, especially when there is a lone paddler. When the wind picks up, and it will, the waters can become angry and unforgiving. The surface turns a dark grey-blue and quickly becomes dotted with whitecaps. Sailboats, catamarans, and windsurfers show up almost immediately. Bucking wind and waves in any water craft is rough going and the only consolation is that if one ends up in the water, is not in the least bit cold. But this, ultimately, only means that there is no urgency for rescue. Life jackets are the order of the day and for good reason.
Posted Sept 3, 2008
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