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Kent Lake

Oakland County
SailRatings
Lake Traffic:4.75Lake Access:3
Wind/Weather:2.75Natural Features:4.75
Sail Presence:3.75Overall Rating:3.25
Lake Sailability:2.75Vicinity Rating:3.5

Lake Type: Impoundment / Reservoir
Area: 1000 acres
Lake Orient.: Northeast - Southwest
Max. Depth: 38 ft
Notes: Kent Lake is a Huron River Impoundment located within the Kensignton Metropark. The lake has a 10 mph limit and hosts an ASI Sailing School (Interlakes). Two sets of launch ramps  are available in the park, both with ample parking, no obstructions, and short piers. These ramps are located on the East (ramp A) and West (ramp B) shores of the lake. The park itself hosts many family-friendly amenities. There is a fee for park entrance and boat launching.

Saling Information: The ASI sailing school/club is located at the East boat launch (ramp A on the map). There is ample space for rig set-up and this appears to be the preferred ramp for sailboat launching. There is relatively straight access to larger open area of the lake although there is an island in close proximity. Next to this ramp is a small grassy area sufficent for the beaching of daggerboard and small centerboard boats. Although there is enough open water for some reaching, the dimensions of the lake, presence of coves/islands and an Interstate do require relatively frequent tacking. Because of the <10 mph restriction, traffic on the lake is predominantly, fishing, sail, pontoon and kayak/paddle. Sailboats on this lake are generally 21' or less range in length. The park itself has many amenities for non-sailing family members including a disc golf course, nature trails and preserve, canoe rentals, beaches, water slides and picnic areas/pavillions.
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Comments


July 4, 2010 - Boat: mac 25

very clean and well kept park


July 11, 2010 - Boat: Sunfish

lake is VERY weedy, can cause a lot of frustration, especially on lighter wind days. a sailing school operates at the lake (sailing Interlake boats).


July 18, 2010 - Boat: lunatic

great lake, been sailing on lake over 15 yrs, weeds are at times bad, but deeper part of lake is fine