Flying Scot® Day-Sailing and Cruising Venues
Greers Ferry Lake

 
                        

Body of Water:   Greers Ferry Lake

Nearest City & State:  Heber Springs AR

General description of possible day-sails or cruises:  Huge area for sailing. Local club has PHRF races 2 times a month throughout the year.

What we like best about this area:   Pristine waters, Many camping areas Winds usually are steady from any direction.

Fun places to visit on the water:   Cliffs

Fun things to do on shore:   Plenty of shopping and good places to eat besides fast food

Best Season to Visit:   X_Spring            X_Summer _X_Fall       __Winter

Name and location of Launch Ramp (or hoist):   Heber Springs Rec area and Marina

Area Facilities:

Marina                          Yes

Overnight Parking          No

Yacht Club                    Yes

Restaurants Nearby       Yes

Ships Store                   No

Camping Nearby           Yes

Overnight Docking         Yes

Grocery Store               yes

 


 

Tides or water level concerns:    __Yes   __No

Special hazards or restrictions:  Some shallows but they are marked

A chart of the area can be obtained from:   Heber Springs Chamber of Commerce

Web sites having information about this area:  www.gflyc.com

Additional information is available from:   None noted.

Emergency contact numbers for the area? 

            None noted

Submitted by:

Pete Peterson

            Flying Scot Number       5132

            Fleet Number                133

            Date                             5 February 2007