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New Mexico Yacht Club Labor
Day Regatta
The New Mexico Sailing Club's pristine marina on Heron Lake
in northwestern New Mexico consists of 235 much sought-after slips and buoys, plus guest
docks and support facilities. The nearest Colorado town is Pagosa Springs, and principal
routes are Highways 84 and 17 from the north, and 84 and 64 from the south. Just north of
the historic town of Tierra Amarillo, turn off Highway 84 west toward Heron Lake on
Highway 95. The first right after entry into Heron Lake State Park provides access to the
marina. Continuing on Highway 95, the next right, past the State Park information center,
leads to the boat ramp and mast-raising pole.
Ice and beverages are available in Chama and Tierra Amarillo, or at the
Heron Store at the entrance to the Park. There is no water or electricity at the marina;
among other sources, fresh water is available at the information center or other Park
facilities (which include showers). With an overnight permit from "self help"
stations around the lake, trailers and vehicles may be parked at the ramp or in parking
areas near the marina. Cook aboard, grill meals on the Club's dock, or drive to
restaurants in the Stone House Lodge, Tierra Amarillo or Chama.
The lake's elevation is approximately 8,000'; its surface area is about
5 by 3 miles. It is a "no wake" lake, without jet skis or speedboats. Always
cool at night, evening thunderstorms are common in late summer. Bring a fly rod if
anchoring out in one of many protected coves. Visiting sailors, and in particular,
visiting racers, are welcome, and all races are "open".
http://www.nmsail.org
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Notice of Regatta (pdf format)
SI's
Sailing Instructions (pdf format)
Season Series SI's (pdf format)
Past Champions
Results
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