Southern california beach launching

Does anyone know if a sailer can still beach sail off the sand in sothern calif. Back in the 1970/ early 80's we could launch at cardiff calif. next to the Chart House . What are the rules on beach sailing now??

Not anymore... no launching except in an area along Del Mar.

There is very little beach in Cardiff. I use to sail there too. Drive right down and launch. No way now.

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Do we know if thare are special laws or rules ? If I w3re to beach wheel over the sand at Ponto would I get a ticket? Are there any places inland, we used to sail on Lake Hodges , Lake Vale ? Maybe the Question should be ( where are the best places to put in the water in San Diego?

mhollins - I believe we can still launch at La Jolla Shores. Contact the San Diego Lifeguards at (619)221-8899 or e-mail at [email protected]

Lake Vale??? I'm not sure. But, Lake Hodges, Lower Otay, El Capitan are all fairly large lakes in San Diego. Sailing (including catamaran sailing) is allowed on our city lakes. For more information on recreational opportunities on our city lakes contact: [email protected]

Best places to launch in San Diego - Mission Bay - DeAnza, Fiesta Island, Santa Clara, and for a few dollars Campland By The Bay. San Diego Bay - Bayside Park in Chula Vista. If you have military or commisary priveleges check out Fiddler's Cove Marina on the Strand (Coronado). They also have a small, inexpensive yacht club.

Good Luck!
Richard