Two million years ago, a glacial finger scraped a 12 mile valley out of a stream bed and when it retreated, water filled what is now  Lake Owasco.  It may be  one of the least known of the 11 finger lakes in the middle of New York State, but from where I stand it is the best for sailing thanks to lower hills  and less chop than surrounding lakes like Skaneateles and Cayuga.

Winds in 2011 were consistent for the two weeks we were able to spend on the water.  Our dog Mike didn’t get to see much of us many of the days, but he seems to be getting up in age perhaps appreciating a slower pace.  Certainly he was enjoying the bed on the sleeping porch.

If you watch the video through, you see the extended righting moment that explains why these overpowered boats don’t go over more often. Special thanks to Karen’s cousin Valerie for the video work!