Summer’s getting close. But as I wrote recently, spring is a tad early for water sports. At least the kind that require actually getting in the water. For most people, that’s best left for summer.
But there’s plenty to do on the surface of the lake right now. This month, I’m going to do something I’ve never done on the lake before: canoeing. I’m taking a group of young men and 10-12 canoes, launching from Provo’s Utah Lake marina.
Like a lot of others, I’ve canoed before, and I enjoy the teamwork required to maneuver and the thrill of being on the same page as your rowing partner. But I’m really excited about doing so on such a large body of water. It’s one of the reasons I enjoy sailing on Utah Lake so much. It’s almost like you’re on the ocean. Almost. Not unlike being one of America’s Great Lakes.
I will let you know how the trip goes. But I thought I’d share the idea with you beforehand as the person who shared it with me (Hi, Bill!) really enjoys canoeing on Utah Lake and highly recommends it. If anything you have something to look forward to until the weather warms a little more.
See also:
- 25 easy access points to Utah Lake
- Utah Lake in spring: 7 things to do
- Attractions overview | Unique activities
Photo credit: Alli & D
As a veteran of decades of canoeing on big, shallow lakes in Wisconsin (including Lake Michigan and Lake Winnebago), I’d like to add this warning: PLEASE stay close to shore when you canoe AND watch out for weather warnings. Utah Lake is shallow. Winds can pick up VERY quickly, and the “fetch” on Utah Lake is so long that whitecap waves (which can easily swamp a canoe) can kick up in less than a minute (I saw this happen 2 weekends ago near West Mountain). Don’t be stupid, explore the shore, and wear your PFDs!
Hi. My husband and I are 66 and 70. Not. Too athletic. Don’t swim we’ll but could we go canoeing close to shore?