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By Tim Hauserman
For a number of years I was perfectly content to get my “be out on a lake” fix via kayak. You get a nice workout, while enjoying the quiet beauty of paddling along one of our gorgeous mountain lakes. I saw a lot of paddleboarders, but when I tried it I felt tippy and my feet hurt, so I went back to my bulky but still manageable one person kayak.
Then, it seemed that paddleboarders were everywhere, and if I wanted to play with friends I better get one. I went out a few times on borrowed boards, began to get the hang of it, and dove in and purchased one. While I’m still a bit timid and feel off balance, I love the feel of the board. I love the stroke of powering your way through the water which is similar to paddling a canoe. I love that the boards are lighter and easier to maneuver then kayaks, and I especially love being able to look down through the crystal clear Lake Tahoe and Donner Lake water to the bottom of the lake. It feels like flying.
The key for me to having fun paddleboarding is to consider the conditions before going out. You want glassy calm waters and as few boat wakes as possible. Which is why, I’ve been having so much fun this fall. If you get out in the morning mid-week you often can paddle for an hour without getting assaulted by a monster boat wake.
So what do you do when you have the time to get out but the wind has come up or the lake is full of boat wakes? The solution is obvious. Kayak. Each tool has it’s place in your quiver of Tahoe toys. Now you just have to find room for it all in your garage.
Where to Go:
Lake Tahoe: Similar to a kayak, it is best not to have to carry your board too far. Here are three public choices on Tahoe’s North and West Shore that give you that opportunity:
Waterman’s Landing at Carnelian Bay: In addition to easy access, they rent boards, give lessons, and have food and restrooms.
William Kent Campground Beach: Next to Sunnyside. A very short walk…IF you can get one of the prized parking spots that are also coveted by Sunnyside patrons or employees.
Hurricane Bay: Four miles south of Tahoe City, just park along the road walk 100 feet and you are on your way.
Donner Lake: Pick your public pier or access point along the lake’s North Shore.
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Our real estate market is really heating up. Sales may be lagging due to lack of inventory, but certainly not due to lack of interest. If a property is priced correctly it can sell within a matter of weeks – sometimes within days, with multiple offers, and often sold at or near the asking price!
Here are some of my recent sales:
11015 Bolzano, Tahoe Donner
Pla Vada Area A Frame Home
Lot at 14609 Northwoods Blvd, Tahoe Donner
Lot at 13066 Roundhill, Tahoe Donner
2.44 acres on Royal Crest
Condo at Carnelian Woods
Lot at 17207 Northwoods Blvd, Tahoe Donner
21 acres in Truckee
28 acres in Truckee
So if you’ve been thinking of selling, or even buying some property at Lake Tahoe, Truckee or Soda Springs and joining us here in our wonderful area, now may be just the right time.
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By Tim Hauserman
Ah May. Time for spring biking, hiking to Emerald Bay, and baseball. For many of us Tahoe folks, baseball means watching our beloved San Francisco Giants. There is nothing quite as fine as making the trek to a Giants game at ATT Park. Until you get the bill for driving to San Francisco, parking, getting tickets a million miles from home plate and buying several overpriced sweatshirts that are always required when you find yourself in San Francisco on a foggy night.
Photo from The Reno Aces website
There is a Plan B for the baseball fan who wants to see a game live: The Reno Aces. Triple A Minor League Baseball is just a 35 minute drive from Truckee, in a lovely little ball park tucked in between the downtown skyscrapers, the Truckee River and the railroad tracks. Seeing the Aces is an easy, fun and affordable experience. Parking can be found just a short walk from the park. You don’t need to buy tickets weeks in advance. Just walk up to the ticket window an hour or two before game time and get a great seat at a price that is downright civilized. You can eat inside the park or grab a bite at a few of the places downtown just a block away.
Photo from Reno Aces website. Photo by David Calvert/Reno Aces
Once you are inside the gates, The Aces stadium is a fine place to spend an evening. You can hang out on the grassy knoll above center field and watch the sunset over downtown, enjoy a libation at one of the field side bars and restaurants, or get in a bit of a workout by walking a few laps around the stadium. And then of course, about every inning they have some sort of wacky promotion or on-the field race to keep you entertained. It’s just a good old fashioned experience.
How is the quality of play? While the names may not be familiar, these are good players at the highest level of the Minor Leagues, either working hard to make the majors, or spending time working on mechanics before they go back up to The Show. And The Aces want your business. Just about every night there is some sort of promotion with inexpensive food or after the game fireworks. Check out the schedule at www.renoaces.com
Batter Up!
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