Vancouver Lake Public Launch, Washington

Vancouver Lake can be a great day sailing spot but as the water level drops it can get tricky to right your boat if you go over, your mast can get stuck in the mud. Algae and overall water quality can also be a problem during the summer months.

Fleet 72 members have favorite spots for day sailing and camping adventures.  To see where these locations are and get specific directions, check our “Fleet 72 Map”.  You can also check the current weather conditions for each location.

Stevenson Launch Area

Launch at Dalton Point

Beach at Home Valley

Stevenson, Washington

If you are looking for big wind and wave action the Columbia River is the place for you.  Stevenson, WA has a nice launch site, kiteboarders to watch and nearby eating establishments for after the sail storytelling.  To check the current weather conditions for Stevenson, CLICK HERE.  For a live action shot at Stevenson, check out this link to the City of Stevenson’s “KITECAM”.

Timothy Lake, Mount Hood, Oregon

Sailing and camping at 3400 feet, nestled in the Mount Hood National Forest. Hoodview Campground on the lake is one of the Fleet’s favorite July camping spots. To check current weather conditions for Timothy Lake, CLICK HERE.

Home Valley, Washington

Slightly east of Stevenson is Home Valley, a nice cove with sandy beach area for boats and water play.  Cat tracks needed for getting boats to the beach.  Camping available. To check current weather conditions for Home Valley, CLICK HERE.

Dalton Point, Oregon

Launching from the Oregon side can be found at Dalton Point, slightly west of Multnomah Falls.  The launch can be tricky when water level is high and there isn’t a beach but on a sunny day with a good east wind this is a heavenly sail.  We recommend a sail out to Skamania Island for a beautiful view of Multnomah Falls. To check current weather conditions for Dalton Point, CLICK HERE.

Timothy Lake   

Waldo Lake

Waldo Lake “Gem of the Cascades” Willamette National Forest

Waldo Lake is one of the purest lakes in the world and a true “Gem of the Cascades”. One of the largest natural lakes in Oregon and the second deepest.  No motorized boats allowed on this lake in order to help maintain the lake’s water quality.  To check current weather conditions  CLICK HERE.  

For more information on camping:  http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/willamette/recreation/tripplanning/campgrounds/north_waldo.html

Yale Park, Yale Lake, Cowlitz County, Washington

Our “tune up sail” go-to place.  Large boat launch and open parking area, picnic tables and restrooms.  A great spot to go for a fun day sail. A few miles west of Cougar, Washington. To check current weather conditions for Yale Lake, CLICK HERE.

Yale Park Beach

Cougar Campground and Launch, Cougar, Washington

Approximately a mile east of Cougar is the Cougar Campground and launch. A nice open parking area for rigging and the boat launch is easy to navigate with area on either side for beaching or anchoring your boat.  The campground is well maintained with approximately 45 sites.  Day use fee, reservations required for camping. To check current weather conditions for Yale Lake, CLICK HERE.

Portco Launch, Columbia River, Vancouver,Washington

A nice launch on the Columbia right in Vancouver.  This area can get very congested on sunny days and weekends with lots of motor boats getting on or off the river. 

Launch Area at Cougar