Images courtesy of www.fingerlakes1.com and www.fingerlakes.com.Lake Cayuga offers more than just majestic views. Tired of admiring the water from afar? Rent a kayak or a canoe and paddle around by yourself, or rent a tandem and go with a friend. With highs of around 60 degrees forecasted for this coming Tuesday here in Ithaca, next week may be your last chance to get out on the lake before the biting cold sets in.
For tips, check out some local paddling clubs, like the Ithaca Kayak Club. (Their blog is currently in hiatus for the winter, but there's lots of information anyway. Posting resumes mid-March.)
Puddledockers, located on W. Buffalo, rents single Kayaks and canoes for 30$ half day, or 40$ full day. Tandem kayaks go for $35 and $45. Life jackets are included, and reserving ahead of time is recommended.
If you'd rather sit back and let a motor do the work, try Cayuga Lake Cruises. Different cruise packages are offered, but reservations are always a must.
Want to enjoy the lake but don't want to get seasick? Eating at lakeside restaurant The Boatyard Grille can get you up close, and on weekday afternoons you can watch the collegiate rowing crews launching from the Ithaca College and Cornell boathouses from across the inlet.
A walking/biking trail along the west shore of the lake can also get you up close without getting you wet.
Happy boating!
--Eric Raue
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