Anyone sail at Lake St Croix beach ??

[chg]

Looking for some sailing advice..

What wind directions work there?

Parking ? I seem to remember that one has to drop gear off and park away from the river?

[Mike W]

Straight North is the best direction there, but NNW and NNE will work. The bluffs ruin any other wind direction. There is a public parking lot one block from the beach. They charge $5 during the swimming season. Good luck!

[Dave Z]

South will also work. That's were we used to sail (late 80's) before "they" moved the parking. In a South the only problem is the shorter fetch. Plus, you have better options like Brown's Beach in North Hudson or the Bear for that wind direction.

[chg]

Is this the launch where you drop off gear at the river and park on top ??

[Dave Z]

Yup. In North Hudson there are two launches both off of Gallahad Road (I think) - Browns Beach and Fairy Landing. For both of them you need to park your car a little ways away. Straight South or North winds are best.

Directions: Take 35 N. Turn left on Sommers Street. Take Sommers till you can go no further. For Fairy Landing turn right on Gallahad for Browns turn Left.