Impressionistic Views of Sailing at Heron Lake

Catalin 22 SuSea motoring eastward after a day on Heron Lake in the mountains of northern New Mexico, Saturday September 5, 2009.





Hunter 260 Highlander motors back to port

Sailboats on Heron Lake, Memorial Day weekend in northern New Mexico

MacGregor 25 and crew head out to enjoy an afternoon on Heron Lake. The lake is 78% full and still rising.





MacGregor 25 approaching as it exits the Narrows into the main body of Heron Lake. Winds ranged from about 4 to 15 knots during the afternoon.



Laguna 25 no. 331 and Catalina 22 "SuSea" head out from the Heron Lake marina on Memorial Day 2009.

Boats in Heron Lake marina with Freedom 25 motoring past in the background


Boat seen from a distance



Motorboat making a bit of a wake -- a "no no" at Heron Lake where boats using motors are restricted to trolling speed.

"SuSea" furling sail after the last sail of the weekend

SuSea, a Catalina 22 sloop, furls sail at the end of her last sail for Memorial Day weekend 2009.

Catalina 22 "SuSea" sailing in the distance, Heron Lake

Catalina 22 "SuSea" and scenic background.





Photos of Catalina 22 "SuSea" sailing on Heron Lake in the mountains of northern New Mexico, Monday, Memorial Day, May 25, 2009.